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Lynn Brown, managing di?.ctor of tandem suspension lanufacturer Hendrickson lanufacturing (Australia) Pty Ltd, on a visit to the UK, told CM: "In most cases, the Australian models have little in common with the original lorry from which the Australian models was derived."
His company, manufacturing in Melbourne, expects to double sales in Australia and New Zealand to around 7,000 units a year.
And a UK subsidiary of the international division of Hendrickson has been registered and will become operational, next year, under managing director Bill McManus. At present, the UK market is served via Holland.
"Britain is creating a market for us in exports, and as a stepping stone to the Third World," said Mr McManus.
"I'm under the impression," said Mr Brown, "that axle loading laws in the UK will change to accommodate heavier loadings, leading to more 6x4s."
Henrickson Australia claims that, in seven years, no BP tankers on Hendrickson drivewheel suspension have power jack-knifed, mainly because the units instanta neously equalise load weight under all load conditions and combine this with a high degree of roll stiffness.
For general haulage fleets, the trailer axle installation is normally used for large wheelbases, and pusher axles are used for shorter wheelbases where drive-line lengths can be a problem.
The company says no adjustments are required to maintain the proper axle/ loading relationships and maximum articulation is provided.
The hgv (6x4) 72,000lb gcw plus section of the above 4-ton market is increasing at a greater pro rata rate as a result of operators moving from 4x2 vehicles with up to 45,000lb gvw to higher-powered, high capacity and higher gcw units to enable greater vehicle use.
Specifications have changed from including 150-200hp engines and five-speed main transmissions with threespeed auxiliary to 250-350hp and even up to 400hp engines with 9, 12 and 15-speed transmissions.