Coventry Climax Introduces a Fork Truck
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pLAIMED to be the only vehicle of its kind on twin pneumatic tyres. the Coventry Climax fork truck, math Coventry Climax Engines, Ltd.. Widdrington Road Works. Coventry, is the latest machine introduced for the mechanical handling of crated goods. lt is available in six different models with lifting capacities ranging from 1,500 lb. to 6.000 lb.
The model for 4,000-lb. loads is typical of the remainder. It is 105 ins. long overall, 50 ins, wide, and has a wheelbase of 54 ins. The length. less forks, is 80 ins. When the hydraulic lifting gear is in the lowest position the height of the truck is 85i ins. Loads can, the maker claims. be lifted on the forks to a maximum height of 108 ins. in 15 secs. Unladen. the weight is 6,316 lb. The outside turning radius is 72 ins.
On models fitted with petrol engines. magneto ignition is standard. Electric
starting, with hand starting for emergency use, is incorporated in all trucks.
The speed at which the vehicle operates, forward or in reverse, is 12 m.p.h., and the maker claims that with a full load on the forks the Coventry Climax truck has ample power in reserve to tow a small train of loaded wagons, for which purpose a drawbar is provided.
It is claimed that the driver has a good view ahead. Crane attachments with adjustable outreach or aircraft turntable attachments, as used by the Fleet Air Arm, can be obtained as extras. Slinging eyes are fitted for sbippitt.