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THE MOST USEFUL TYPE OF LORRY FOR THE FARMER.

27th December 1921
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Page 29, 27th December 1921 — THE MOST USEFUL TYPE OF LORRY FOR THE FARMER.
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THE inclinations of the modern farmer are towards mechanical equipment, both as regards soil cultivation and the conveyance of crops after they have been raised. The selection ofa suitable tractor for tillage purposes requires discrimination, likewise does the purchase of a lorry for other farm uses.

Solar as the latter is concerned, the light classes of vehicle possess an ail-round utility, and although there are several distinct and fundamental differences between classes of motor vehicles of the same carrying capacity which render different makes particularly spited for definite farm uses, the average prospective farmer with a full knowledge of his requirements should, if he is posted on the outstanding points of each make which should influence his decision, be able to make an intelligent—perhaps expert in some cases—choice.

There is little doubt that every farmer is desirous of devoting his time and energy to the production of the particular crops he raises, and consequently, he needs a lorry that will get his marketing and purchasing of supplies done quickly, and without occupying too much time that , might be more profitably spent in productive work. Speed in a motor vehicle is attained chiefly by the elimination of unnecessary weight in the sonstruction of the machine and by fitting pneumatic tyres. The average farmer does not, however, feel inclined to purchase speed at too high a price, for economy of fuel is also highly imperative.' , Pneumatic tyres on a lorry intended for farm purposes possess advantages in certain directions over the solid-tyred machine. Apart from making for flexibility, ease of driving, and for greater mileage per unit of fuel and lubricant, they also absorb a great deal of the ordinary road shock, thus protecting the mechanism, and, at the same time, they can negotiate stony and rutted roads with greater ease and speed.

Both the pneumatic-tyred and the solid-tyred vehicle possess their advantages, but when used in the fields or on muddy roads, the pneumatic tyre, due to compression, which gives a greater bearing surface, enables the vehicle to secure better adhesion. For the trans port of cattle there is little doubt that the pneumatic-tyred vehicle is most suitable.

So far as the body equipment is concerned, this to a great extent depends upon the use or uses to which the vehicle is to be put. Ordinarily there are three most useful types of bodies, these being the box-sided body, which is grain-tight and intended for carrying wheat and corn without leakage, the stake-sided body for large or bulky loads, and the stock-rack body for transporting calves, lambs, etc. A good combination body can be obtained at a reasonable cost, in which all these features are incorporated ; in fact. there are numerous vehicles from which the farmer can choose.

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