High-torque six-speed gearbox
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S. Known as the 06-600, a six-speed has been introduced by David roses
Industries Ltd, of Huddersfield, that . a rated net torque of 600 lb ft and been approved for applications to Gardner 6LX, 6LRB and derated SIM diesels and to 205/220 bhp power units produced by RollsRoyce and Cummins. In common with the
company's 657 and 6-500 gearboxes, the 06-600 has a split aluminium gear case designed to facilitate maintenance and to save weight Many parts are interchangeable with earlier six-speed-units' . It is designed for continuous high-speed operagion of the vehicle on motorways or the equivalent and to accommodate the high temperatures that such running produces.
The gearbox can be supplied with a layshalt pto incorporating a torque-limiting device. which should be of particular benefit in the case of a tanker or any other type of vehicle that may be driven with the pto continuously in operation_ It caters for applications to left-hand-drive vehicles.