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• Makers' Activities in the Spheres of GOODS TRANSPORT AND HAULAGE

A Summary of the Most Important Products from British and Foreign Works and the Degrees of Popularity of the Various Types.

1-NESPITE the attention which has

been paid to the production of passenger-transport vehicles by the majority of makers both in this country and abroad, it must not be thought that the goods vehicle has been neglected. On the contrary, a very considerable number of these has been produced, and many interesting new models have appeared during the past few months.

In this article we give brief details of the chief activities of the leading producers both here and abroad. Limitations of wake prevent our dealing with these very fully, but our readers will be able from our remarks to gain an impression of the trend of design and of the vehicles which are proving of most value in this sphere of transport activity.

A wide range is produced by the Albion Motor Car Co., Ltd., one of the pioneer firms in the industry. It includes chassis for leads of 30 cwt. to 5 tons, and all these, with the exception of the smallest model, can be supplied either on pneumatic or solid tyres. The new high-speed ;30-cwt. chassis which was introduced some eight months ago has proved extremely popular, and its standard track and high ground clearance render it particularly suitable for overseas use.

The 2-ton Albion has also proved

itself under arduous conditions, and is one of the few of this capacity to be accepted for the W.D. subsidy. In the case of the 4-tonner, this can be supplied as a forward-control type or with normal construction, but for the 5-toaster forward control only is

provided.

The forward-control types have particularly small turning circles without any reduction in the loading area. For exceptionally bulky loads some of the models can be supplied with specially long wheelbases. Where loads of unusually large bulk have to be carried there is a distinct tendency to use a buschassis, and the Albion 80-36 h.p. model with a wheelbase of JO ft. 3 ins, and ordinary or forwardcontrol construction• is ideal for loads in the neighbourhood of 2 tons.

The Associated Equipment Co., Ltd., is turning out a number of very satisfactory goods models, but the range is not very klarge, for the reason that during the past year the company has been concentrating more on its passenger chassis. A popular type of mediumload caPacity is the Model 204, with a capacity of tons. A number of fiat platform lorries of this type on pneumatic tyres was recently supplied to the L.N.E.R.

The Model 508, with forward control, is a particularly fine example. It has an engine of 45 h.p., and, as an instance of its use, we may refer to a hinge-sided lorry operated by the Calico Printers Association, Ltd. This has a totally enclosed cab and end-tipping gear is provided.

Baico Patents, Ltd., specializes in converting the new Fords. It does three things with these: The frame and wheelbase can be extended for the carrying of longer and bulkier loads, the loading capacity can be increased or the front springing can be converted by the use of two parallel semielliptic springs. Other chassis can also be extended.

A large number of goods vehicles has been supplied by Bean Cars, Ltd. This company has catered for widely the standard lorry, the van_ and endtipper with single vertical screw gear giving a tipping angle of 40 degrees.

The principal models marketed by the 13erliet Motor and Engineering Co., Ltd., are the 2-ton, 34on, 5-ton and special 5-ton tipper. The last named is mechanically" operated; there being a special gearbox which drives two winding drums for the cables which lift the body. It is interesting to note that the 5-tonner is driven by roller chains, although the others have worm drive except in the case of the smallest.

The Brockway is a 3k-ton lorry marketed by A. E. Tapper and Co., 100, Palmerston Road, London, N.W.6, and retailing at tho moderate figure of 1695. It is notable in having a sixcylindered engine and chromium-plated radiator shell.

The chassis made by the Bristol Tramways and Carriage Co., Ltd., have always had an excellent reputation, but there has been an impression in some quarters that they are purely passenger models. This is quite incorrect, as they have proved highly saris

factory in many classes of goods work. The larger model is a 40 h.p. 4-tonner, whilst the smaller is a 2-ton forward-control pattern. Missing motor vehicles are now being marketed in this country by the Passing Motor Lorries Co., 13, Victoria Street, Loudon, S.W.1. These vehicles, which are of German manufacture, have won much commendation from important users, amongst whom are the Turkish, Russian and Portuguese Governments. .

Many improvements have been embodied in the new Chevrolet 30-cwt. and 45-cwt. six-cylinder chassis made by General Motors, Ltd. The smaller has an engine developing 32 per cent. more power than formerly, a longer and

stronger frame, four-wheel brakes, fourspeed gearbox and full-pressure Alemite lubrication. Except for its extra strength, the 45-cwt. model has a Rita. Jar specification, and it includes a Buick overhead-valve engine.

The products of Commer Cars, Ltd., have long been known and esteemed in the world of goods transport. The present models range from 30-cwt. up wards. Recent deliveries include a 21-ton tilted van with tailboard and

sides framed up will gates, the tilt over the gates being cut to form roll-up curtains. This vehicle was delivered to a Dunstable brewer. The 2/-ton lorry has also been supplied as an exceptionally large 'pantechnicon giving a capacity of 610 cubic ft.

The success of the 30-cwt. Dennis may be regarded as phenomenal. It is an extremely sturdy chassis constructed to carry its full.load for long distances at low maintenance costs, and although quite fast enough for most work it is not built purely from this point of view, it being rather heavier than some of its rivals, although coming easily within the £25 tax category. Other models are for 21 tons, 3 tons, 4 tons and 6 tons, and all of them can be mounted on pneumatic tyres. Both the 4-ton and 6-ton chassis have the familiar arrangement of enclosed propeller shaft and torque-tube ball. For short hauls, where rapid loading and unloading are required, a low-load-line machine such as the Dennis L.F.30 is essential.

An interesting little small-wheeled chassis is the 3-ton Easyloader, made by Easyloaders, Ltd. A feature is the excellent springing, which makes possible the transport of such fragile articles as eggs, although solid tyres are utilized. A speed of 30 .m.p.h. can easily be maintained.

The 21-3-ton Federal, marketed by -United Motors, Ltd., Walnut Tree Walk, Kennington, • London, $.E.11, can be obtained in -several chassis lengths and with pneumatic or solid tyres, as desired, prices ranging. from £675 to 1740. •: To judge by. the number of,: Ford vehicles on the road, this make is coming isto its own again, and certainly the bluest products are tine examPIes. The standard types are the enclosed light van at £185 and the 30-cwt. truck, which is taxed at £20 and marketed at 1225.

For real hard work, including builders' transport, the haulage of material out of gravel pits, etc., few machines can beat the W.W.D„ built by The Four Wheel Drive Lort•y Co., Ltd., and which can new be obtained in 4-ton and 6-ton load capacities with solid or pneumatic tyres.

Although the Gilford Motor Co. has for a long time catered for the requirements of the passenger-carrying trade, it has only recently entered the field of long-distance fast goods transport, and the company's efforts in this connection have already met with a eon

siderable amount tn. success, for, in addition to a number of vehicleS already supplied, it has orders in hand for furniture-removal vans, motor horse-boxes, petrol tankers and lorries for the fast delivery of milk. Amongst those already supplied have been open lorries, cattle-carrying trucks, and a van for rapid biscuit delivery, the last named making regular trips of 600 miles from London to the Midlands and South Wales.

Few concerns produce such a wide variety of goods vehicles as Guy Motors, Ltd., these including smallwheeled low-loaders, fast chassis for light and medium loads, and sis-wheelers to carry up to seven

tons, the last named being supplied to a• large number of users for the transport of exceptionally bulky goods. The 30-cwt. model is particularly popular for rapid delivery work, whilst large numbers of the 2k-ton machines have been supplied for use at home or overseas.

Two particularly interesting vehicles produced by Halley Motors, Ltd., are travelling shops on the Y.L. chassis which are fitted with a special extension at the end to give a low platform space. Other recent products are Ualley-Carrimore tractor-trailers for carrying 10-12 tons, these being utilized for the transport of cable drums. The 8-ton rigid-frame six-wheeler is a well

built machine and likely to experience --a good demand. It has'a sik=eylindered engine and Westinghouse brakes.

International chassis are marketed in this country by the International Harvester Co. of Great Britain, Ltd. There are several types, of which one of the most interesting is the sixgeared special speed model with a supplementary gear in the rear axle; it has Alemite chassis lubrication and self-energizing brakes. The heavy-duty Model 63 carries 3/ tons, and it has the unusual features of a crankshaft mounted in two huge bull bearings, re

movable cylinder sleeve and auxiliary quarter-elliptic springs.

The present Kerner range of goods chassis comprises 12 models with .mpacities of from 30 cwt. to 12 tons. The 2 ton and 5-ton types are operated by a wide and varied class of user, including railways, breweries, petrol and oil companies. The 12-ton tractortrailer is used, amongst other things, for the conveyance of liquid in bulk, and 3,000-gallon fuel-oil tankers on pneumatic tyres have been supplied. Then there are low-loading models such as the C.Y.R. 2-tonner, the short-wheelbase 4-tenser, and sixwheelers for from 2 tons to 5 tons. One pattern of 4-tonner can be operated

equally well on producer-gas as on petrol.

Certain Lath l products have already been dealt with in other pages of this issue, but we must refer particularly to the 5-ton tractor-lorry with four-wheel drive, designed for operations on building sites, etc.; special long wheelbase 30-35-cwt: chassis for the conveyance of furniture or six pianos, and the 5-ton low-loading chassis with front-wheel -drive and small rear wheels.

The Leffly range comprises three models of 2i-ton, '3-ton and 5-ton useful load capacities. Pneumatic tyres are standardized on the first two, but _the heaviest model has solids.

The Leyland Co. is one of the most suocessful in the world of goods transport; so much. so that it is almost unnecessary to particularize. A large number of these vehicles is employed on long-distance transport, and an interesting product is the 1,000-gallon acid tanker for the conveyance of hydrochloric acid, the Q.11.2 6-ton chassis being utilized.

The standard products of Morris Commercial Cars, Ltd., include 12-cwt., light ton, standard ton, 25-cwt., 30-cwt. and 2-ton chassis. The 25 and 30-cwt. models especially have been adapted to a great number of purposes, covering 'bakers' and laundry vans, milk lorries. etc. The six-wheeled truck has proved particularly suitable for overseas use.

Renault, Ltd., markets goods vehicles lunging from 7-cwt. and 12-cwt. vans to 5-ton lorries, all with four-wheel brakes as standard equipment; then there are 5-ton and 10-ton road tractors with detachable trailers and sixwheelers for rough country.

The three models which are at present offered by the Saurer Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd., consist of the 5A.D. 6-tonner, the 3B.H. and 2B.H., which have load capacities of 3 tons and 2 tons. The last-named two are later types than the 5A.D., but embody many of the outstanding features of that famous design, including the patent engine brake and the single-reduction bevel-gear final drive.

For exceptionally large loads one of the most useful vehicles on the market is the Scammell tractor-lorry, which can carry 10-12 tons of pay load. In some cases the trailer portion has no chassis, a tank being made to function

in this capacity. Comparatively recently eight-wheelers have been built for use where the loads are greater than those mentioned above. One furniture pantechnicon, for instance, has a capacity of 1,450 cubic ft., whilst an edible-oil tanker for J. Bibby and Sons, Ltd., holds 3,500 gallons.

One of the largest vehicles made by the Star Motor Co. is the Star-Oarrimore, the motive unit of which is the V.B.3 six-cylinder Star Flyer.

it is not long since we dealt in our columns with the latest Thornycroft six-wheeler. Previous types have been extremely successful both in this country and overseas. As regards the fourwheelers, the latest models are the J.J. and J.J. Long. These are experiencing a rarge demand from important users, especially brewers,'C'haulagc_contractors and millers. The J.J. Long Model is particularly useful for loads of considerable bulk, such as furniture. • Although built primarily as a passenger chassis, the Express model Tilling-Stevens is now being utilized by certain users to secure the low-load level which is essential for the work of furniture removal, and it undoubtedly forum an excellent vehicle for this purpose, the frame height being only 2 ft. A number of these large-capacity furnitiire-removal vans is already operated by Gamages, of Holborn, and Lewis's, of Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. They are, of course, mounted on pneumatic tyres, and can run at high speed without damage to fragile goods. The (Image van has a capacity of 900 cubic ft. Users claim remarkable low fuel. consumptions for these vehicles, as many as nine miles to the gallon of petrol during winter and 10 miles to the gallon during summer being obtained.

The Trojan 7-cwt. chassis makes a useful van, lorry or milk float, and can be mounted on solid or pneumatic tyres.

,Quite a number of useful goodstransport vehicles is made by the Vulcan Motor and Engineering Co. (1906), Ltd. Only last week, for instance, we dealt with the modified small-wheeled low-loader. In addition to this there are 30-cwt., 25-cwt., 2

Ion and 3-ton chassis, and, of course, the 30-cwt. six-wheeler.

Of the vehicles produced by Whys Overland Crossley for goods, transport, perhaps the most interesting is the Manchester, which is built in standard models as a truck, van and tipper, each in fere capacities, of 25-30-cwt. and 3035-cwt. ' For fast light delivery work there is the 10-cwt. Whippet van, which, with four-wheel brakes and a capacious body, costs only £170.

Of the W. and G. products, two of particular interest have recently been described in this journal, these being the du Ores small-wheeled low-loader and the improved 30-cwt. model such as was recently supplied to Pickfords, Ltd.

Certain steam-propelled vehicles are doing exceptionally well. One of the most successful is the Sentinel, both in its four-wheeled and six-wheeled forms, whilst the Foden rigid six-wheeler be

sides finding a ready market at home is now creating one in Phi .

Richard Garrett and Sons, Ltd., was the originator of the steam six-wheeler. The Garrett wagon conforms to the company's well-known undertype, and it is particularly noteworthy as having roller bearings throughout.

The Fowler steam wagon is popular amongst contractors and quarry owners on account of its short wheelbase, giving good manceuvring powers.

There are, two interesting types of the Yorkshire steam. wagon, the W.G. four-wheeler and the W.J. six-wheeler.