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Drawbar system helps
26th January 1980, Page 19
26th January 1980
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A ROCHDALE parcels carrier is reporting a big increase in payload performance since adopting the drawbar system.
Span Express Parcels is now using five Scania 81 rigids fitted with Swedish VBG drawbar couplings and pulling drawbar trailers.
Total length of the outfit is , 59ft, which is the legal maximum for this type of configuration, and it has a gross train weight of 32 tons.
Span Express says it gains in flexibility and lower road tax Commented company engin. eer John Garvey: "One drivel is virtually carrying twc 'separate loads which mean: that we're effectively halving tax, fuel, wages, tyres maintenance and expenses."