Leyland drawbars
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LEYLAND TRUCKS has derived two new 32.5 tonnes gtw drawbar models, aimed primarily at the car transporter market, from its Roadtrain and Cruiser tractive units.
The Roadtrain 16.25 drawbar has a chassis kerb-weight of 6.37 tonnes giving a body, trailer and payload potential of 2 6.1 5 tonnes.
The Cruiser 16.23 drawbar has a chassis kerb-weight of 5.56 tonnes allowing a body, trailer and payload potential of 27 tonnes.
The Roadtrain 16.25 is available with either a Rolls-Royce Eagle 265L or a Cummins Turbo 250 diesel. It has a Spicer SST1410 constant-mesh gearbox and hub-reduction axle with available ratios of 4.43:1 for 106 km/h (66 mph) maximum speed and 4.82:1 for 98 km/h (61 mph).
The Cruiser 16.23 is powered by a 167kW (224 bhp) Leyland TL11B diesel, and has a Fuller RTX7609 nine-speed constant mesh gearbox and hub-reduction axle with available ratios of 5.574:1 and 4,778: 1. Geared maximum speeds are respectively 111 km/h and 95 km/h (69 mph and 59 mph). For both models, the rear axle is plated at 10.17 tonnes with the front axle plated to 6.1 tonnes.
Leyland has imported a Kassbohrer bodywork demonstrator to show to major UK operators. The new drawbar models are designed specifically for car transport. "A 5.6m wheelbase (18.4ft) provides the best load length for this particular type of operation," said Brian Smith, Leyland Trucks national sales and service director.
The Kassbohrer MPA/UK bodywork gives flexibility to carry cars, light vans and trucks, both separately or in combination.