ERF economy drivelin
19th January 1979, Page 24
19th January 1979
Page 24
Page 24, 19th January 1979
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SHELL has just taken delivery of the first of 40 ERF B-Series tractive units fitted with what is described as an economy driveline.
The recently introduced big cam" Cummins E290 power unit is governed to only 1,900rpm. To provide the vehicle with an adequate speed range a high final drive ratio is necessary. Fitted here, the Eaton 25100 series spiral beval single reduction axle, rated at 11.5 tonnes, has the added advantage of be about 100kg lighter than ec valent hub reduction units.
The final drive ratio of 3.' I is coupled to the t‘ countershaft nine-speed ton Fuller RT 9509C geart In top gear this drive line r vides a maximum road sp of 98km/h (61mph).