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Taskmaster: the first plastic tipper
26th April 2007, Page 12
26th April 2007
Page 12
Page 12, 26th April 2007
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NEW FROM Thompsons is the Taskmaster, a partplastic tipper body for vehicles from 7.5-12 tonnes.
The floor frame is made from laser-cut steel, bolted together with a plastic floor panel inset.The headboard is steel and aluminium alloy, while the dropsides and tailgate are made from more plastic panels sandwiched in an extruded aluminium framework.
Thompsons claims a weight saving of more than 150kg, with improved strength and durability over steel.The greater heat insulation properties make the Taskmaster suitable for asphalt work, and it is said to be significantly quieter in operation.