Economical Transport for Two Cars
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RONT-WHEEL drive, independent rear suspension and a welded tubular issis-body structure, are features. of
German-built Tempo-Ruthmann tide designed for transporting two iicles, one above the other. It is now ng imported into Britain.
The frame side members are rectanar in shape and carry tubular corner as of large section. These posts are ivided with slots to receive the guides the elevating platform. Additional gitudinal members form the upper 'ports for independent axle units, ich are braced by short diagonal mbers welded to the front posts. [he structure is completed by a ifist cross-member in line with the C units and by another cross-bearer the rear.
iydraulie operation is provided for elevating platform, the ram being anged transversely and housed in a at the rear of the cab. Ram action transmitted to the corner guides of platform by a system of pulleys I cables carried within the tubular mbers.
n the lowered position the platform 10 in. from the ground. The ramps d for loading are 6 ft. Icing and when in use they are bolted to the rear Is to which they give additional .dity.
The trailing arms of the rear-wheel ts are pivoted on large rubber ;hes, with dualcoil springs, damped telescopic shock absorbers, forming suspension elements.
n the vehicle inspected • by The .nmercial Motor a 40. four,ndered petrol engine was installed. is understood that a British petrol engine may take the place of the German unit, and should the demand warrant it, the vehicle may be made available with a British oil engine.
The vehicle was. designed to carry two cars, each with a maximum weight
of about 16 cwt. Its unladen weight is under three tons and a fuel consumption at the rate of 30 m.p.g. is claimed, Ancharico, ' Ltd. Tempo Works, Paradise Street, West Bromwich, are handling the vehicle in this country.