Lis, is to manufacture a new range of high performance fire and rescue vehicles for orld markets.
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Known as the Nubian, the new range 11 be built at the Scammell plant at atford with production models being ailable from mid-1978.
The range consists of both two-axle d three-axle machines, with all-wheel lye and driven by a choice of Cummins gines with outputs ranging from 225 to 5kW (300 to 500bhp).
The two-axle models are design plated up to 18.3 tonnes (18 tons) gvw and the ree-axle models at up to 28.5 tonnes (28 ns) gvw.
Alternative lower ratings are available enable operation on highway with C d U regulations.
Various Allison torque converter and arbox options are available while the o can be engaged at any time regardless of vehicle and engine speed.
A typical performance characteristic with the highest capacity 6x6 model is to accelerate from rest to 80km/h (50mph) within 38 seconds and to discharge foam at a rate of 86,000 litres (19,000 gal) per minute.
The new model features two major differences from the current Nubian model: the engine is mounted at the rear of the chassis and Scammell offer a proprietary cab — the Motor Panels Mk IV — as a factory fitted option.
Moving the engine to the rear has provided two design bonuses according to Scammell. Absence of engine noise makes for a quiet cab, and the relocated engine has allowed greater freedom in cab design.