The Garner 25-cwt. Chassis.
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A New Model to Round Out the Already Fairly Complete Range.
Our first reference to Garner chassis, which was, moreover, the first published description of these vehicles, was in our issue of 18th March of last year. Things have gone ahead since then, and the Garner is now known throughout the business motor world. On the occasion of our visit last year, the range of models was such that loads of from two to six tons inclusive were catered for in foulsizes. Sundry improvements were noted by us about a year ago, and now Mr. Garner has supplemented this range of heavies by one designed and built to carry 25 cwt.
British in Design.
The new vehicle is similar in general to those previously described, that is to say, it is, although built of American parts, typically British in design. There is no suggestion of the light van about its construction ; it belongs to the heavy class, and is well up to carrying the 25 cwt. which is its rated capacity. As already stated, it is very similar in design to the ' heavy Garners. It embodies the improvements noted in our description of the five-tonner of September last. Amongst others, the substitution of a gilled tube radiator for a honeycomb one, and sundry small alterations. The steering gear is slightly different, and the engine is a monobloc. A .small feature, but typical of the attention to detail which characterizes the chassis, is the special method of locking the nuts on the shackle pins;, this we illustrate.
The principal particulars and measurements are in brief as follow. The four-cylinder en bloc engine is 31 in. by 51 in. bore and stroke respectively. It is stated to develop 23 h.p. at 1250 revolutions per minute. The. valves and valve gearing are all enclosed, and a gov
ernor is fitted, the mechanism of which is entirely concealed, and which may not be interfered with by the driver without authority. The engine cooling is by therrnosyphon, and we noted the large size of the water pipes. Lubrication is by constant level troughs. The clutch is that multiple-disc dry plate which we described in considerable detail on the occasion of our original reference to the Garner chassis.
Reference is made below to the gearbox, which provides three speeds forward and one reverse. The rear axle is an overhead-worm-driven one, the axle shafts being of nickel steel, and the arrangement that of a semi-floating axle. Both service and emergency brakes operate internally side-by-side on drums bolted -to the rear .wheels. The frame.
pressed of pressed steel 5 ins, deep of 1-in. metal ; it is particularly substantial considering the capacity of the chassis.
The tires fitted are 34 in. by 31 in. single on front, and 34 in. by 3 in. dual on rear.
A Short Run.
We took the chassis for a short run and take occasion again to remark favourably on the particular ease of steering and manipulation of the change-speed gears. The gearbox of the Garner, it may be remarked, is a particularly well designed feature, all the gears being in mesh, and the change being effected by The engagement and disengagement of stepped dog clutches.
Henry Garner, Ltd., Alcester Road, Birmingham, is in a position to give immediate delivery of this type as well as of any of the other sizes named. The price of the latest model with tires and a very full and. complete equipment of tools and accessories is £430.