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UK lorries still dominate the medium-weight market, says Steve Gray, but importers are making headway with many British Show firsts

we give a guide to every British or foreign, and Mow exhibits in the midt category.

ease of reference we've tided this class and look at non-hgv (3.5 to 7.5 s) vehicles and then at the 1.5to 16.25-tonners.

ord (Stand 44)

ford is in the curious posiof building two model s which are in exactly the weight categories — the d TK. The TL, of course, is lore up-market of the two tilt cab and more modern But the TK still slogs on ; represented at the NEC by -hgv 570 model which has Iss weight of 5.69 tonnes pris) and is the smallest of iries. A wheelbase of 2.92m in) is the only one offered is model.

; equipped with a Bedford • cylinder 220-65 diesel has an output of 48kW ip) at 2,600rpm. The stanBedford four-speed widebox is used with a choice of a nd 5.43 to 1 rear axles as nal to the 4.37 to 1 stan Nesenting the new TL is the ion-hgv vehicle which has a of 7.5 tonnes (7.38 tons). It ted with a Bedford diesel lucing 73kW (98bhp) at 'rpm.

lge (Stand 47)

lebrating its 75th year of uction at Dunstable and in spite of many name changes and takeovers, Dodge is still going strong. To prove it there are twelve examples of its wares, from the 1100 van through to 38-ton 300-Series.

In the 3.5 to 7.5-tonne range, Dodge has four versions on show of its 50-Series.

The S75C high-capacity van makes its UK Show debut. Fitted with a Perkins 4.236 diesel, which produces 54kW (72bhp) at 2,800rpm and optional five-speed gearbox, the van has the comfort pack.

Available in five gross weights from 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes (3.44 to 7.38 tons) the Show vehicle is the longer of the two wheelbase options —3.65m (12ft), giving it an internal capacity of 12.8cum (450cuft).

Other options include a translucent roof, glazed rear doors, and wide rear step.

A second 575C 50-Series also makes a first British Show appearance, this time the chassis/ cab version. Again plated for non hgv drivers, it has the same 3.65m (12ft) wheelbase.

This vehicle has a Perkins 6.247 diesel giving 69kW (93bhp) at 3,600rpm. The five-speed gearbox and custom pack are optional extras as is the headlamp wash-wipe system.

Moving down the weight scale, the S56C is represented by a chassis/cab. Plated for 5,6 tonnes (5.51 tons) gvw it has a wheelbase of 3.65m (12ft). Power comes from the Perkins 4.236 diesel and the transmission is the Dodge four-speed gearbox.

An option on the S56C is the comfort pack. Other options for this vehicle are the Dodge sixcylinder petrol engine or Perkins 6.247 diesel.

Last of the 50-Series is another high-capacity van, this time an S46C with a 3.23m (10ft 7in)

wheelbase. Equipped with a Dodge two-litre petrol engine, producing 5.4kW•„(72bhp) at 4,300rpm, it has a Dodge fourspeed gearbox arfd -coryffcrrt, pack.

Alternatives to the petrol unit are the six-cylinder petrol or fourand six-cylinder diesels.

In addition to fielding 50Series in the non-hgv market, Dodge also shows a lightweight 100-Series Commando — the G08. This 4x2 rigid is plated for 7.5 tonnes (7.38 tons) and the show model has a 3,46m (lift 4in) wheelbase. The standard Perkins 6.354 diesel is installed giving 75kW (102bhp) at 2,800rpm. This is coupled to the Dodge four-speed gearbox.

Two other wheelbases and the Dodge five-speed gearbox are options.

Ford (Stand 50)

Higher in weight than Transits, but still non-hgv, are two A-Series. The A0609 is on show, a chassis cab fitted with a mobile display unit by PEM Ltd. Power is from Ford's 3.5-litre diesel, producing 65kW (87bhp) at 3,600rpm and 187Nm max torque (138Ibft) at 2,300rpm.

This particular model has a 3.9m (13ft) wheelbase and is shown with custom cab featuring heater demister with facelevel ventilation, two-speed wipers, steering lock and fully adjustable driving seat.

The second A-Series is a Hillbilly conversion to fourwheel drive by NAM Special Vehicles Ltd. Based on an A0610 chassis cab with a 3.3m (10ft 10in) wheelbase, it has a Ford three-litre low-compression petrol engine with a maximum output of 75kW (100bhp) DIN at 4,650rpm and a DIN torque rating of 190Nm (140Ibft) at 2,10Orpm.

Transmission is via a Ford 4310 all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox.

Last of the Ford non-hgv exhibits is the 0710 version of the long-serving D-Series. Until Delta arrives to replace it, in springtime next year, this model range continues with vehicles from 5.9 tonne to 28.5 tonne gvws.

The D0710 is plated at 7.488 tonnes (7.37 tons) gvw to comply with non-hgv requirements.

It is shown with a demountable refrigerated body by Wadham Stringer on its 3.4m (11ft 2in) wheelbase.

Ford's own six-litre diesel, giving 76kW (102bhp) DIN at 2,600rpm, powers the vehicle — maximum torque is 318Nm (234 lbft) DIN at 1,600rpm. A fourspeed Ford 4-410-S all synchromesh gearbox is used, driving a rear axle with a 4.62 to 1 ratio.

Standard specification for the D-Series cab includes cloth trim driver's seat, heater/demister, two-speed wipers, and hazard flashers.

The Show vehicle has optional equipment including automatic chassis lubrication, a Bosch hydraulic pump, and fog and spot lamps.

IVECO (Stands 37, 38)

With two model ranges within the group, IVECO has vehicles to suit almost every operational need. In the non-hgv sector it is showing vehicles from both the Magirus Deutz and Fiat ranges.

Plated for 5.99 tonnes (5.9 tons), the Magirus 90M 60FL is shown alongside a Fiat 60F10 chassis cab which is designed for the same gvw. Both have a 3.6m (lift 10in) wheelbase, but the Magirus uses the Beutz 4.1-litre air-cooled diesel, while the Fiat has a watercooled four-cylinder unit.

The former gives 6 2kW (84bhp) of power at 2,800rpm while the latter has slightly more — 70kW (94bhp) at 2,800. Maximum torque figures are 250Nm (185 lbft) at 1,600rpm and 294Nm (217 lbft) at 1,600rpm.

Five-speed gearboxes and 280mm (11in) clutch plates are common to both vehicles and hydraulic brakes are also the same on both with split circuits to front and rear.

The Magirus is available only with one other wheelbase option —3m (9ft 10in)— but the Fiat has two, at 2.6 and 3m (6ft 7in and 9ft 10in).

Two more vehicles from each stable complete the non-hgv line-up and both are integral vans.

The Magirus 90M 7.9 FV and Fiats 79F10 share a common 3.6m (lift 10in) wheelbase and are plated for 7.5 tonnes (7.38 tons) gvw. While the bodywork for both is the same (1.9m, 6.2ft) interior roof, side loading doors and 270° opening rear doors, the engines are different. They are the same, respectively, as for the smaller vehicles described above. Mechanically, these nonhgv licence vehicles are again similar to the lower-weight models.

Only the Fiat is available in the shorter 3m (9ft 10in) wheelbase length.

Leyland (Stand 40)

Breaking with tradition, Leyland is not exhibiting an example of either the long-serving FG or the EA van range. The company says that these are now only bought by bakeries in the case of the FG and the Post Office in the case of the EA.

Of course, if someone wanted to order a larger nt. of either, no doubt LE would oblige.

But with so many othE hibits to be fitted in at the it doesn't make much ser display low-volume seller Leyland has one nor vehicle on show, however TR 738. This contender i fiercely competitive 7.5(7.38-ton) category is poN by the optional 6.98 DV e — a six-cylinder, as oppos the standard 4.98 NV unit, i duces 68kW (91bhp).

All 738 and 650 Terrier now fitted with the 850 axle. For the NEC and indeE Paris Show the G-cabbed land vehicles have been up by use of a matt black and a matt black upper which has "Leyland" rev out in white.

Terriers range from the E the TR950 (that is, 6.5 t tonnes gvw).

MAN-VW (Stand 54 Three examples frorr MAN-VW MT range of noi vehicles are on show at NE with different wheelbases specialist bodywork. A 4 (14ft) wheelbase MT8.90, a plated wight of 7.49 tc (7.37 tons), is shown fitted Nd Coachwork Conversions E bution body.

This body is 5.5m (18ft) and has a Dover-type 150 length roller shutter. To gi round loading and unloE ability; it also has rear shutters.

Power for this MT is the D0224 MF which is a 3.E four-cylinder diesel. Maxi output is 66kW (88bhr

Above: Yet another contender for the 16-ton market is the Renault GF151. A six-speed synchromesh gearbox is now fitted as standard.

3,000rpm and max torque of 345Nm (181 lbft) comes in at 1,600rpm. A Volkswagen fivespeed gearbox and VW rear axle completes the drive train.

Second of the MTs is an 8.136 which has a 3.1m (10ft 1in) wheelbase and is a dropside tipper while the third, also an 8.136, has a 3.6m (lift 10in) wheelbase and is fitted with a Beskimo refrigerated boxvan body.

Both these vehicles are fitted with the MAN D0226MF 5.7-litre diesel producing 1 0 0 kW (134bhp) at 3,000rpm — maximum torque is 353Nm (260 lbft) at 1,600rpm. As with the smaller engined vehicles, the VW fivespeed gearbox is used, having rearand side-mounted pto outlets if required.

All MTs feature a three-man luxury twin cab which tilts to 45°.

Mercedes-Benz (Stand 51)

Said to be one of the most popoluar factory-built vans in the five-tonne (4.92-ton) gvw class, the Mercedes-Benz L 508D is on display at Birmingham. The van shown is a 3.5m (lift 6in) wheelbase version offering a payload version offering a payload volume of 12cum (429cuft). Introduced in Britain last November, the LP813 is a non-hgv 7.5-tonne-gvw chassis powered by Mercedes' six-cylinder 125bhp 0M352 engine. It is a higher-performance alternative to the four-cylinder engined LP809. The LP813 chassis cab is shown in 4.2m (13ft loin) wheel base form.

Renault (Stand 13)

Renault has been making a determined effort on the UK market, introducing a myriad of new models, some of which were designed specially for the UK market.

At the lighter end, in the very competitive 7.5-tonne (7.38-ton) sector, it shows the JN75 model which is seen at Birmingham for the first time with a sleeper cab.

There are other detail changes too including a larger 130-litre (28.5 gal) fuel tank in place of the 79.5-litre (17.5 gal) tank used previously.

Renault's 5.49-litre naturally aspirated in-line six diesel is fitted, putting out a maximum of 93kW (125bhp) net at 2,900rpm and torque is 352Nm (260 lbft) at 1,50Orpm.

The model at the NEC is the 5.05m (16ft 7in) wheelbase version which has a one-bunk sleeper. Transmission is a ZF five-speed synchromesh gearbox, with Renault's own rear axle.

Another first at the Motor Show is the JK75 non-hgv 7.5tonne (7.38-ton) rigid. It has a four-cylinder naturally aspirated unit developing 64kW (86bhp) net from 3.59 litres and 233Nm (172 lbft) of torque — the former is at 3,000rpm.

Again a ZF five-speed box and Renault axle are used.

Over 7.5 tonne to 16.25 tonnes (7.38 to 16 tons) Bedford (Stand 44)

Bedford has three TLs — including one experimental aerodynamic version — and one TK lined up at the Show in the 7.5 to 16.25-tonne category.

The biggest is the TO 630 with a 5.7m (18ft 8in) wheelbase. Fitted with a 112kW (151bhp) 8.2-litre Blue Series engine, it is plated for 16.25 tonnes (16 tons). Maximum torque comes in at 1,2 0Orpm and is 51 3Nm :378Ibft).

Next down the line is another TL, the 1260. This has a 4.9m (16ft 1in) wheelbase and is fitted with the Bedford 33.98 diesel with a capacity of 5.42 litres. Maximum power is 3 3kW (98bhp) at 2,600rpm and torque is 309Nm (228Ibft).

The third TL is Bedford's aerodynamic Aero concept vehicle. It has a sleeper pod built as an extension of the cab structure with streamlined fairings between the cab and body. A front spoiler and streamlined panniers are fitted to the sides and there are rear-mounted foils.

DAF Trucks (Stand 34)

Of the six DAF vehicles on show at the NEC this year, one is its strong-selling FA 2105 DH 16ton gvw 4x2 rigid which has found great favour with operators, particularly own-account, since it was introduced to Britain two years ago.

Featuring the rationalised F220 cab system, also used on 2100 and 2300 tractive units and sixto eight-wheelers, it is fitted with the well-proven 8.25-litre six cylinder diesel.

For this application, the unit produces 116kW (156bhp) net installed with a maximum net torque of 504Nm (372 lbft). A higher output version, the FA2105 DHR, is available for 2832-ton-gtw drawbar operation.

In this application the DHR825 unit is turbocharged and gives out 150kW (202bhp) and a torque of 670Nm (494 lbft). The naturally aspirated Show vehicle is fitted with a ZF S6-65 sixspeed all-synchromesh gearbox.

Dodge (Stand 47)

Dodge has two vehicles in the over 7.5-tonne to 16.25 tonne (7.38 to 16-ton) category at this year's Birmingham Show. The smaller, a 1 00-Series Commando G13, has a 3.45m (lift 3in) wheelbase and is equipped with a Perkins 6.354.2 power unit which gives 85kW (113bhp) at 2,800rpm. The optional Dodge six-speed synchromesh gearbox is fitted and the lorry has a single-speed rear axle.

The second Commando is a G16 which is plated for 16.26 tonnes (16 tons). It has the Perkins 1.354.3 turbocharged diesel with an output of 108kW (145bhp) at 2,600rpm. Standard features are tubeless tyres and power steering, but the Dodge six-speed gearbox is an extra. Engine variants are the Perkins 6.354.2, Mercedes 0M352, and Perkins V8.540.

Ford (Stand 50)

Ford's highly successful D Series is shown in one of its lesscommon guises — that of D1111.

This custom-cabbed chassis is

fitted with the naturally rated 6.2-litre diesel ei which produces a maximt 85kW (114bhp) DIN and 31 (269 lbft) DIN at 2600 1600rpm respectively. Ai synchromesh, Ford 6-600-: speed gearbox is used.

This particular D mode been converted by the CI Rail Group into a Roar Tamper unit. It has op equipment which incl heavy-duty clutch, water se tor, fitter brake and anti-f equipment.

In addition it has a for transversely mounted sift /exhaust system auxiliary springs and the custom c fitted with a laminated se

Hestair Dennis (Stand 36)

The only completely vehicle in its class at the Hestair Dennis is showir 1616 Delta 16-ton rigid.

Intended to be an up-rr vehicle, Dennis expects to between 50-100 Deltas ir first year rising to a maxim' 400 per year.

It has an Ogle-designed r square cab which it shares its municipal brothers bui the same production line. cab is made from steel an to 60° plus, apart from wing lower panels. It is well proti against corrosion and incl undersealing and wax injer All vulnerable panels are E detached, says Dennis.

The Show vehicle is fitted the standard Perkins T6.: power unit, but a choic 6.354.4 or V8 Perkins is available as well as a Fiat pi unit.

The standard vehicle uni velops 115.6kW (155bhp) an though the standard gearbox is a six-speed overdrive synchromesh, the Show vehicle has a five-speed box with two-speed rear axle for tipper use.

Dennis can offer a range of alternative specifications, including automatic transmission. (The Delta is full described in our colour feature on p60).

IVECO (Stands 37, 38)

IVECO has a habit of introducing new vehicles at commercial vehicle shows without telling anyone in advance. At last year's Scottish Show it brought in both new rigid and tractive units. This year it is running true to form and has brought in the 100 F. 13 4x2 chassis cab. Powered by a Fiat direct-injection six-cylinder diesel it is plated for 10.6 tonnes (10.4 tons). The power output of the engine is 91kW (123bhp) at 3,200rpm and maximum torque is 343Nm (253 Ibft) at 1,800rpm.

Available in three wheelbase lengths — 2.99, 3.59, and 4.4m (9ft 10in, lift 10in and 14ft 5in) — the Show model is the longest wheelbase option.

Transmission is via a 305mm (12in) diameter dry plate clutch and Fiat five-speed gearbox. A single reduction spiral berth rear axle with 5.86 to 1 ratio is used and the Fiat has air over hydraulic split-circuit brakes. Spring brake units are used for parking on the rear wheels.

In addition to being plated at 10.6 tonnes, the Fiat can be specified downrated to ten tonnes for restricted hgv 3 licence holders.

A lower weight IVECO rigid, this time a Magirus is also useful for this licence category. The 90M 9FL chassis cab has an aircooled Deutz diesel, the four cylinders of which produce an output of 63kW (84bhp) at 2,800rpm with maximum torque of 250Nm (185Ibft).

The ZF five-speed gearbox with a 279mm (11in) dry plate clutch is used, and the Magirus has a crown-wheel-and-pinion rear axle with a ratio of 5.33 to 1.

Hydraulic shock absorbers with leaf springs are used all round and split circuit air/hydraulic brakes complete the specification. The Show model has a 4.42m (14ft 5in) wheelbase, but a 3.6m (lilt 10in) can be specified.

Moving up the weight scale, two 16-tonners, one from Magirus the other Fiat, complete IVECO's 7.5to 16-ton line-up.

The Magirus is a 168m 16FL chassis cab with a 5.5m (18ft) wheelbase plated for 16 tons gvw. Powered by a Deutz BF6L 913 turbocharged six-cylinder diesel developing 1 2 OkW (161bhp) at 2,650rpm from 6.3 litres, it is fitted with a ZF fivespeed gearbox and 356mm (14in) clutch.

An Eaton two-speed rear axle completes the driveline. Power assisted steering by ZF and Stopmaster wedge brakes are other features of the design. Full air is used for the dual-circuit operation of the brakes. The Magirus cab tilts to 52° and the vehicle is equipped with an airoperated exhaust brake.

Fiat's 16-tonner is the 159F17, again with a 5.5m wheelbase. This time is has Fiat's six-cylinder naturally aspirated 8.1-litre diesel engine which is, of course, water-cooled.

It develops 118kW (158bhp) at 2,600rpm and 504Nm (372 lbft) torque at 1,300rpm. Again the ZF five-speed box and 356mm clutch are used.

For the first time, the 159 F17 has been fitted with an Eaton two-speed axle with ratios of 4.88 and 6.65 to 1.

Like its Maggie brother (or sister, perhaps) it has full air Stopmaster brakes and ZF power steering.

The same specification is available on the 3.8m wheelbase version (12ft 6in) and single speed is also available on 3.8, 4.4, 5 and 5.5m wheelbase vehicles (12ft Sin, 14ft 5in, 16f1 5in and 18ft Sin).

Leyland (Stand 40)

All Leyland G-cabbed vehicle have been given a facelift ly means of a matt-black grille and upper panel with Leyland written in white on it.

At the same time the daily check items have been moved from inside the cab to just behind it. Now oil and water levels can be examined more easily externally without having to disturb the seats.

Two versions representing the best selling G-cab ranges are on show at NEC. The Boxer BX12 35 rigid with the optional 6-98 TV is a 12.5-tonne (12.35-ton) vehicle aimed at a variety of operators from builders to supermarket chains.

A third of 1235s are sold with the turbocharged 6-98 TV which produces 102kW (137bhp) against the optional Perkins unit. There are three wheelbase options, one tipper 3.68m (12ft 1in) and two for haulage.

Leyland's number one 16-tonner, the Clydesdale, is shown with the 402 engine. It is a 2CD40 16DT model and the naturally aspirated power unit gives out 100kW (133bhp). But it's possible to specify the turbocharged 411 unit to give an extra 12kW (17bhp).

Either way, Leyland's own sixspeed constant mesh box is fitted with an overdrive top gear, but a ten-speed splitter can be specified.

Clydesdales come in five wheelbase lengths ranging from 3.4 to 5.8m (lift 2in to 19ft). As the Ergomatic range of vehicles is due to be phased out, the higher-powered Lynx 16-tonner is not being shown.

Mercedes-Benz (Stand 51)

Aimed very much at the distribution trades, Mercedes has chosen the NEC to unveil its 1213, a 13.3 tonne (13.05 ton) gvw vehicle. Fitted with an 0M352 six-cylinder diesel which has a capacity of 5.7 litres, the Mercedes offers a 93.2kW (125bhp) mwdrnurn power output at 2,800rpm. The same engine as fitted to the LP813 7.5tonner which has a maximum torque output of 350Nm (21 lbft) at 2,000rpm.

As the 1213 uses the sannew-generation cab as the larg( M-B vehicles it is said to provic plenty of space for three occt pants.

Mercedes' own five-spee direct-top gearbox as used in th 1617K tipper models is chose for this vehicle. Three wheelbas options are available for tb 1213: 4.2, 4.8 and 5.2m (13ft 9ii 15ft 9in and 17ft) and a short( sleeper cab is another option a the longer wheelbase.

The second Mercedes in th 7.5to 16.25-tonne category i the well-established 1617. Ver much a premium vehicle, it' available in haulage or tipps chassis variants.

The vehicle at the NEC is 5.2m (17ft) wheelbase haulag model fitted with the 0M352) turbocharged 5.7-litre in-line si which gives 124kW (168bhp The eight-speed range-chang gearbox is all-synchromesh.

Renault (Stand 13)

Thirteen tons seems to be thi fashionable size this year. Mer cedes has introduced one and sc has Renault, but to be fair to th( French company it was first it the market with its J13 range On show at Birmingham is th( JP 13C, plated for a maximurr gvw of 13.2 tonnes (13 tons).

The familiar 5.45-litre powel unit — an in-line six — is turbo charged and this gives oui 109kW (146bhp) at 2,900rpm ir this installation, and 435Nm (321 t) torque at 1800rpm.

4 wheelbase of 4m (13ft) was osen for the Show model, and e its smaller JK and JN74 unterparts, the JP13C has a e-speed ZF gearbox which is -synchromesh.

Yet another Renault being en for the first time at the NEC the GF 151, bidding for the 16i stakes. But now it is being ade available with a six-speed • erdrive synchromesh gearIx, although it won't be in the ( until early next year.

The five-speed ZF stays as an rtion on long-wheelbase ver)ns but is standard on the iort-wheelbase tipper-type assis. Using the same basic 49-litre turbocharged power lit, the output figures for the =151 are the same as those for e JP13C. With a 4.7m (15ft Sin) heelbase the 16-tonner is seen ith a standard day cab.

cania (Stand 21)

Scania's spot in the 16-ton arket is taken by the LB81. Degnated an LB81 H54, it has a 5.4m (17ft 8in) wheelbase and is to local delivery specification.

The Scania D8 7.8-litre diesel is coupled to a G770 all-synchromesh five-speed gearbox. Maximum power from the engine is 120kW (161bhp) and maximimum torque is 515Nm (380 lbft).

The rear axle, a Scania R640 spiral bevel single-reduction unit, has a ratio of 4.86 to 1. Hydraulic operation tilts the allsteel two-man cab.

Seddon Atkinson (Stand 35)

Having introduced six new models over the last year and announced the 401 premium tractive unit for the NEC, Seddon Atkinson's oldest vehicle on the stand is the 200.

The model at Birmingham is a 3.8m (12ft 61n) wheelbase R16N358 tipper chassis and is equipped with the International D-358 5.87-litre diesel which prod u ces 100kW (134 bhp) at 3,000rpm. Maximum torque comes at 1,600rpm and is 360Nm (266 lbft).

An Eaton 542 constant-mesh gearbox and Eaton 18200 twospeed axle complete the driveline. The Seddon is equipped with a 204-litre (45 gal) fuel tank and has full air brakes. The steel cab tilts hydraulically to 50°.

Shelvoke and Drewry (Stand 14)

Three vehicles from the SPV range of lorries built by Shelyoke and Drewry are on display at the NEC. The PSD is an urban delivery type vehicle which has a low loading height of 584mm (23in). Designed particularly with breweries in mind, it is also suitable for all distribution work. The all-steel tilt cab has accommodation for three people and the show model is powered by a Leyland 400-Series engine.

S & D's second vehicle is a 4x4 PVC model also with a tilt cab and Leyland engine. The design weight is 19.3 tonnes (19 tons) but is plated for 16-ton UK use.

Volvo (Stand 18)

Although it was announced al :the Scottish Show last year, the Volvo F6 didn't become available to UK operators until Apri this year.

For the NEC, Volvo shows e 3.99m (13ft 1in) wheelbase ver. sion of its 16-tonner. Powei comes from the turbocharger TD6OB engine which has a fixer fan.

Maximum output is 1281011 (172bhp) at 2,800rpm while thr corresponding maximum torqut is 520Nm (381 lbft) at 1,900rpm A ZF six-speed all-synchro mesh box drives a single reduc tion rear axle which has a built in diff lock.