"The light chassis is its strong point."
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Chris Murrel
Seddon Atkinson main dealer Knottingley Tru which is part of the Pelican Engineering Group, established in 1981. Dealer principal Chris Mu says his used vehicle stock is dominated by Sec Atkinson tractive units.
"We don't get many Seddon Atkinson rigids those we do get don't stand around for long,' adds. "The lightweight six-wheeler was introdu with the Cummins C-Series engine rated at and 280hp.
"Anyone operating in hilly country natur went for the more powerful version but the also sold quite well in fiat areas like Lincolnshire "The 280s are popular as on-road tippers mixers, while the 245hp model was more popula the municipal market with specialist refuse col lion equipment. With the small cab, the I chassis is its strong point. Less weight-consci operators tend to go for a bigger engine and a I ger cab but it costs more. The small day cab Is p' adequate for day-to-day operation with the . seat fated as standard.
"They are not available in large numbers a don't think that the Red Book even lists them, bi you can find an early one then you would expec pay 124,000 for a three-year-old tipper."