"Artics" for Mixed Loads
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TWO bodies on Taskers 15-ton dropframe semi-trailers were recently built by Silverdale Motor Bodies, Ltd., 32 Silver Street, Birmingham. 14, for Davenport's " C.B.," Ltd., to carry mixed loads of 300 six-bottle crates and 21 barrels. The tractors are Maudslay short-wheelbase units.
Features of the bodywork include a bowed extension fitted at the front of the square frame, and a full-depth apron behind which locker space is provided. The extension forms a steel-lined compartment for storing ropes and sheets and increases the overall length of the trailer to 25 ft. 6 in. The lockers house spare heels and the barrel skids.
The framing is of hardwood and the panelling of light alloy. The vehicle is finished in the brewery's red livery and the lettering is in gold leaf. The retaining chains are supported by handforged stanchions.