17-cwt. Body on Six-wheeled Tipper
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rtONSTRUCTED entirely from Noral k.--light-alloy extrusions and sheet supplied by the Northern Aluminium Co., Ltd., Banbury, a body measuring 16 ft. by 7 ft. 3 ins., and weighing only 17 cwt., has been designed and built on a Leyland Hippo chassis by Motor Distributors, Ltd., Stanningley Road. Leeds, 12, for Concrete, Ltd., Stourton.
The floor consists of serrated sections. Bied by rivets to the cross-bearers and covered with A-in. alloy sheet. Sides and tailboard are of similar construction, except that they are covered on both sides to give greater rigidity:, the near side is hinged along its entire length. A B. and E. Model 'A.7 tipping gear is incorporated.
The design has been drawn up in order to secure a saving in weight in comparison with wooden bodies. It is also intended to give resistance to corrosion, abrasion and rust, which is particularly important in dealing with' wet loads such as sand. gravel or coal.