New Cranes 160-tonner for Pickfords
5th January 1962, Page 48
5th January 1962
Page 48
Page 48, 5th January 1962
— New Cranes 160-tonner for Pickfords
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Ainteresting new type of •160-ton trailer has recently been built by Cranes (Dereharn), Ltd., • for B.R.S. (Pickfords), Ltd. It consists of two 32wheeled bogies that can be close-coupled to form one long fiat unit or separated so that loads over 100 ft. long can be
• carried.
Each bogie has eight axles located in four rows, and each axle forms a complete assembly incorporating hydraulic suspension. The brakes have air
hydraulic operation. When the bogies are close-coupled steering is arranged through the drawbar to a mechanical linkage which tracks all wheels. The normal height of the bogies is 3 ft. 3 in., but this height can be varied from 2 ft. 9 in. to 3 ft. 111 in, to accommodate different loads.