New draw-bar trailer
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A NEW 8-ton, low-loader drawbar trailer has been introduced by ra. Weeks and Co. Ltd. The chassis of the unit is constructed from 7 in. by 3 in. R.S.C. suitably reinforced and electrically welded to form a platform 12 ft. long by 8 ft. wide. A feature of the unit is the Weeks compound Ackerman-type steering carried on a 3 in. square axle. This system is claimed to give to the trailer a 22 ft. turning circle. The rear axle is also 3 in. square and can be quickly detached by means of removable shackle pins.
Suspension is by means of semi-elliptic springs on both axles and braking is by Girling 13 in. by 2.5 in. units at all wheels. A hand parking brake lever operates all the brakes simultaneously. Vacuum servo is an optional extra. Tyre equipment is 10.50 x 16 x 12-ply heavy-duty truck type, and rubber mudguards are fitted at all wheels. The draw-bar is a 5 in. square box-section unit incorporating a 2 in.-dia. towing eye.
Decking is laid in 1.5 in, nominal, imported hardwood bolted to the chassis, and spaced evenly along each side of the chassis are four lashing rings. Statutory lighting and reflectors as well as the trailer marker plate are included in the standard equipment.
Made by: Weeks and Co. (Engineers) Ltd., Bridge Works, Ferry Road, Hessle, East Yorks.
Price: £695, ex-works. Loading ramps, £10. Vacuum brakes, £65.