Peeking at a Chinese six
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JOSHUA TETLEY and Son, the Leeds-based brewery, is evaluating a factory-built Leyland Freighter Chinese six.
It is based on the longest Freightliner 1617 chassis whose overall wheelbase has been extended by 0.8m to 5.8m to include the second identical steered axle.
In this instance the vehicle has been designed to operate at 17 tonnes gvw and 24 tonnes gtw with a closecoupled trailer.
The 6x2 axle configuration allows tolerance for weight distribution of high density loads while saving almost £700 per annum on excise duty. Don-Bur (Bodies and Trailers) built the 7.3m (24ft) Slide-a-side curtain sided body.
The heavy-duty specification and ancillary equipment adds about 0.5 tonnes to the standard body weight of 1.25 . tonnes bringing the kerbweight to a total of 9.46 tonnes.
Low profile tyres reduce the platform height to E.06rn (42in).
The resurrection of the Chinese six will be a topic for discussion at a brewery distribution convention planned by Leyland Vehicles for September 25-26.