32 tons v. 38 tons There is increasing pressure for the
21st February 1975, Page 30
21st February 1975
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Page 30, 21st February 1975
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maximum permitted gross combination weight in the UK to be raised from 32 tons to 38, to increase productivity and to enable British operators to compete with Continental rivals. When the revised Volvo F88 became available for CM to test, it presented an opportunity to run identical tests over our 728-mile operational trial route with the same vehick at the two gross weights; Ailsa Trucks obtained the necessary dispensation for the run at the higher weight, which 'exceeds the current C and U limits. On these pages we therefore publish not only a report on the vehicle but a performance and cost assessment comparing the two operating weights.