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Many vehicles and trailers are being • designed to allow future conversions for heavier loads and improved weight distribution, says Bryan Jarvis
TRAILER MANUFACTURERS are forecasting an increasing demand for multi-axle trucks and drawbar trailers now that the annual taxation of a commercial vehicle relates to its gross weight and can be offset by an increased number of axles.
The use of aluminium and other lightweight materials is being exploited and this provides an increase in payload while maintaining constructional strength.
Stand 150
Saris Aanhangers By, Hapert, Holland, SARIS presents its range of trailers for the first time at the Motor Show and to introduce itself to the UK market it has developed the P2000 flat body, general-purpose trailer. Measuring 3.65 by 1.83m (12 x 6ft), it adapts to dropside, high cover or van body.
Ten models from its range of eighteen are destined for the UK market, ranging from its 317kg (6.25cwt) Speedy to its twinaxle, 1.5 tonne (1.5ton) P2000 model.
Stand 424
Broshuis Trailers, PO Box 18, Princes Risborough, Aylesbury, Bucks.
BROSHU1S will be attempting to catch the interest of those who specialise in moving long, large and indivisible loads by exhibiting four semi-trailers from its range of extendibles.
The four-axle semi-low loader has an extended lower deck length of 18.5m (60.7ft). The rear two axles are self-tracking for extra manoeuvrability with BPW parabolic spring suspension.
It has an ISO loading height of 65cm (26m) based on 700x12 tyres level with the loading platform. Lower deck length extends from 9 to 12.5m (29.5 to 41ft) in 50cm (19.7in) increments and has a payload capacity of 28.5 tonnes (28 ton). The extendible platform trailer on display also has hydrosuspension and Rubery Owen axles and is suitable for 38.6 tonnes (38 ton) gcw with '15-22.5 tyres, in tri-axle formation.
The platform extends from 12 to 21.3m (40 to 70ft) in 0.9m (3ft) increments with a central bolster.
Stand 425
Lawrence David, 1 Bishops Road, Peterborough
A WEIGHT-SAVING curtainsided semi-trailer is among exhibits by Lawrence David. By using aluminium construction, the firm has evolved a lightweight version of its long, curtain-siders on trailers. The result is a 40ft tandem-axle curtain-sided semi-trailer weighing less than 4.7 tonnes (4.63 tons). Sliding side pillars have been added to the options on its "Trac-Cess" curtain-sided bodies to give full side-access when loading or unloading.
Stand 437
Craven Tasker, Darnall, Sheffield AN EXAMPLE of Cravens new, three model range of Task lowloader trailers makes its Motor Show debut.
Available in 42 ton, 48 ton or tri-axle 54 -ton gtvv form and designated E6 LB RN, the new low-loader range features a detachable goose-neck which can be raised 381mm (Thin) while coupled, to allow the trailer to go over humpback bridges. It can also be lowered to within 25.4mm (lin) of the
ground to negotiate low bridges.
The goose neck features concealed hydraulic rams and its full width top deck provides maximum tractor clearance and minimum overall trailer length.
All versions of the low loader incorporate Craven Tasker's own centre pivot suspension, and estimated tare weights are 7.2 tons for the 42-ton model, 8.2 tons for the 48 ton model and 10.25 tons for the 54 ton tri-axle model.
Stand 442
Neville Charrold, Bradderworks, Mansfield, Notts.
NEVILLE-CHARROLD is displaying the new product range that it has developed since its agreement with Trailor France.
It displays a tri-axle, tipping semi-trailer unit designed to carry 22 tonnes (21.6 tons), but capable of carrying 52 tonnes (51.2 tons) gross, off road.
The unit has a 9.19m (32ft 21n) aluminium body fitted with Edbro DS18 front-end running gear.
Trailor also displays its 12.2m (40ft) semi-trailer with Lambaret refrigerated grp body.
Stand 453
M & G Trailers (Lye), Hayes Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands M & G SHOWS its latest Curtainsider, which has
adjustable roof support p that can be locked i permanent Or semi-permar positions. Other features incl wind deflector, internal ci lashing straps and pvc col polyester with a laquered fini
A six-compartment ro tanker made from fib reinforced plastic is M & other exhibit.
M & G claims that vehicle this type of construction withstand heat for long peni without any significant cha in product temperatures.
Stand 477
Transquip International Trail 15 Princewood Road, Co Northants TRANSQU1P'S stand reflect: market activity by exhibi from its recently acqui companies. It displays a ; tonnes (35 ton) capacity, folt neck trailer complete with an board axle-weighing system.
Also shown is a 3 0-. capacity extendible trailer tandem-axle Rydewell all-ruk suspension unit suitable tipper or tanker operation ar Spencer T13 aerial pleat from the Pacton range.
Stand 524
Motor Panels (Covent' Holbrook Lane, Coventry
THE RATIONALISED cab sys. for the new generation Leyland C40 cabs demonstrated by Motor Pan Examples of panels for system, produced from different materials, displayed.
Alongside them is a modi version of MP's Hemi-Tech unit of aluminium al construction, which thermostatically control louvres to impro aerodynamics.
One of the tri-axle extend trailers is fitted with a hy suspension consisting convolute bellows with an a hol-based
A lower-deck loading heigh 90cm (36m) is achieved v 8.25x15 tyres. Payload cape is 48.77 tonnes (48 ton).