DT 1500 and DT 1700 facts and figures.
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They all add up to the best value for money in the maximum GVW range: Super-luxury, super-tilt Custom cab for excellent engine access and driver comfort.
Highly competitive kerbweights and prices for greater payloads and profitability. Chassis kerbweights from 11,845 lb-to 14,5851h according to specifications. Payloads (approximate according to body) DT1500: 15 tons; DTI 700: 17 tons.
The industry's widest choice of wheelbases: 147-in., 169-in. and 195-in, for tippers; 195-in. and 237-in, for trucks. The best for adapting to bodies up to 29.5-ft.
An inter-axle differential lock is standard and positive drive can be supplied to each axle for extra traction in slippery conditions.
When 11.00 x 20 16 PR or 11.00 x 20 RSC Heavy Duty tyres are fitted, front axle is plated at 6.25 tons.
Power steering is standard. Tyres (min.) front: 10.00 x 20 16 PR/ 87.5 rims; rear 9.00 x 20 14 PR/ B7.0 rims; (max.) front and rear: 11.00 x 20 16 PR or RSC Heavy Duty/137.5 rims.
For easier servicing, the front brake drums can now be removed Load transfer device (optional) on 6 x 2 models transfers an extra ton on to the driving axle for greater traction in slippery high road conditions. without disturbing the hub. A stiffened hackplate gives longer First-class fully-integrated F parts and service support is pro. vided by 160 Ford Truck Specia Dealers all over the country.
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DT1500 and DT1700. They could only come fron Ford.
Extra ground clearance packaj (optional) gives the 15,700 lb cap front axle a high (14-inch) grour clearance. Heavy-duty undershil protects underbody component