Eagle dares for Shell
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SHELL, which has one of the largest tanker fleets in the UK, has announced an order for a further 45 Rolls-Royce-powered commercial vehicles.
In 1980, Shell UK Oil bought more than 100 Rolls-Royce diesel engines and will be taking delivery of the new lightweight Eagle 265Ls during the early part of this year.
"We believe we are gaining the reliability and durability of a well-proven British-built diesel engine which now offers increased fuel economy," said a spokesman for Shell.
The engines are to be installed in Seddon Atkinson 401s, and ERF B-Series lightweight tractive units.
The engine generates 195kW (262bhp) at 1,900 rev/min and 1,100Nm (812 Haft) at 1,200 rev!mm.
Extensive use of aluminium alloy in non-stressed areas such as the flywheel housing, sump, wheelcase, inlet manifold and support brackets has led to a reduction in engine weight of over five per cent, while power output and durability is claimed to be maintained.