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"II.M.D." (Member M.V. and.W.U. Association).--Weak roads are best met by extra large diameter wheels and wide tyres: 4ft. and 1210. respectively are recommended. If under trees, or if the road is not drained, the risk of damage remains. Provided the coal is taken over die same roads by horses now, the transfer to a motor wagon will not constitute extraordinary traffic. A wagon of three tons bare is strong enough to carry four tons provided the pace is strictly kept to five miles an hour. Tt is possible to use a tractor such as you name, and tc avoid the requirement of a second man by arranging a brake lever on the footplate, which shall apply the trailer brakes inclenendently of the tractor brakes. Petrol has not yet proved itself equal to steam for loads above 2& to 3 tons. A steam wagon can haul a trailer regulaity on ury roaus, our is is better without when the roads are heavy. The distances named are easily within the scope of either a tractor or a steam lorry ; the former type is less, both in first cost and running, by at least to per cent., but the latter might prove more convenient in use and manceuvring. A member of our technical staff could make an inspection of the roads for you.
" W.C.P.''--(1) Send your name to the secretary. Motor Van and Wagon Users' Association, i, Down Street, W., with copies (not originals) of any testimonials. Also send the same information to us. (2) What are the circumstances of the traffic, rates of freight, and distances? Is parcel carrying or heavier work proposed? Have you any financial support promised? Let us have what particulars you can to show that not less than .4:7 a week could be earned.