A Special 10-ton Low-loading Outfit A N unusual vehicle has just
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been supplied by Lookers, Ltd., Hardman Street, Manchester, to Manchester Corporation's electricity department. The outfit comprises a Karrier T10-type petrol-engined four-wheeled tractor, operating in 'conjunction with a lowloading trailer, for the transport of cable drums, transformers and other heavy plant. The vehicle weighs un
laden 9 tons and can, therefore, legally deal with a 10-ton pay-load.
The overall length is 31 ft. 4 ins., whilst at that part of the trailer where the loading height is only 2 ft., side boards 2 ft 3 ins, high are provided. The trailer incorporates a ramp fot loading and unloading, an operation which is facilitated by means of a servo-operated winch. The tinch can also he actuated by hand.
The trailer is readily detachable and incorporates the T.T.A. patent pick-up and self-locking device. When the trailer is detached from the tractor, small wheels at the front are lowered and can be steered by means of a tiller.