Pagefield Developments.
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TEE latest catalogue from Walker Bros. (Wigan), Ltd., Pagefield Works, Wigan, contains summarized information concerning the motor lorries made by that company.
The range includes the 40 h.p. 3-4-ton standard model, with a wheelbase of 12 ft, 6 ins, and a chassis weight of approximately 2 tons 13 cwt., mid a special 3-4-ton long-wheelbase model, which provides a much greater loading area and is an excellent vehicle for the transport of bulky goods; the wheelbase in this case is 14 ft. 6 ins., and the weight approximately the same as that of the standard model, There is a 31-4-ton colliery type, short-wheelbase model which has been especially designed for the transport of coal. This vehicle is of the overtype, and it is claimed that it can carry tons round corners where the ordinary 1-ton vehicle cannot turn at one lock. the radius of the turn being only 18 ft., whilst the codtplete vehicle can be weighed on a 9-ft. by 6-ft. weighbridge.
The tipping gear gives a high angle of tip and a perfectly clean discharge. It is automatically controlled and quite simple to operate.
For carrying loads of 4-5 tons the company makes a model which is 'elle outcome of experience gained during the war with the 4-ton Pagefield subsidy model. This chassis has a wheelbase of 13 ft. 8 ins., and an approximate weight of 3 tons 5 cwt. If necessary a long model with a wheelbase of 14 ft. 9 ins. can be supplied. This heavy model differs from those already described in having a double-reduction rear axle of the bevel and spur-gear pattern. To prevent noise, the bevel gears are of the spiral type. The differential is carried in line with the crown wheel, and the drive is taken to the axle shafts through the medium of two pairs of spur pinions and wheels. All the gearing is carried in a one-piece forging of high-tensile steel, whilst the differential is contained in a ease bolted to the main forging and removable separately for inspection and repair.
ire Short reference is made in the catalogue to the Pagefield system of collection or delivery, utilizing a combination of horsed and mechanical vehicles. Lorries or containers are adapted to be drawn by the horses, conveyed bodily on the motor wagon and lowered with their full load at the end of a journey. For slow, house-to-house work, as in refuse collection, the containers, which have small wheels, are drawn by horses. The motor wagon used for the purpose is fitted with a tipping gear, special lifting frame, ramps to form a pathway to the ground, and an engine-driven winch.