New all-wheel drive Dodge from Unipowei
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• A new four-wheel drive 13-ton pry vehicle based on the Dodge D850 chassi has been introduced by Unipower Ltd Primarily intended for contractors am municipal concerns, the vehicle is provide( with a good road performance with just th rear axle engaged by means of a two-spec transfer box which gives a 1 to 1 ratio b the rear output shaft.
When four wheel-drive is required fo off-road work selection automaticall engages front and rear axles at a 2.1 to ratio via the transfer box. The two-spee, transfer box, mounted amidships, has juE recently been introduced by Kirksta Forge Engineering Ltd.
Also incorporated in the design is a nel front axle from Kirkstall plated at 4.5 ton and fitted with Kirkstall's own spiral bey( differential gears and main casing.
In order to provide adequate diff-housin clearance below the sump of the Perkin 6.354 engine for suspension deflection, th chassis-frame sits 7in. higher than on th normal K850. Additional clearance at ti front of the banjo casing has been provide by moving back the front axle position E that the wheelbase is now 10ft On. instev of 10ft Sin.
The weight of the converted vehicle about 6cwt heavier than standard.
The vehicle is being marketed throug Chrysler UK's distributor and dealer ne work and costs, complete with pow( steering, £3925.