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Q What is the cost of operating a diesel' engined 4-ton

2nd February 1968, Page 131
2nd February 1968
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lorry running an average 400 miles a week? How are these costs made up?

AAt this average weekly mileage the total operating cost would be 20.08d per mile or £33 9s a week.

The five standing costs per week which go to make up these totals are: Licences £1 5s 3d, basic wages £13 7s Od, rent and rates £1 6s 9d, insurance £2 1s 3d, interest El 17s 3d: total standing cost €19 17s 6d.

The five items of running cost are: Fuel 2.85d, lubricants 0.27d, tyres 0.99d. maintenance 2.52d, depreciation 1.52d: total running cost 8.15d.

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