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Gardners get BS certificates

6th October 1972, Page 25
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• Gardner 6LX. 6LXB and 8LXB diesels have been certificated to BS AU 141a:1971, at the following respective gross powers and revs: 157 bhp at 1700 rpm, 188 bhp at 1850 rpm, and 250 bhp at 1850 rpm. Installed bhp of the 6LXB would thus be above the usual nominal rating; at 183 bhp, for example, the 6LXB would be suitable for 30 tons gcw.

Corresponding torque ratings at 1000 rpm were 6LX, 510 lb ft; 6LXB, 562 lb ft; 8LXB, 728 lb ft.