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Thornycroft Range of Models Characterized by Substantial Construction and Lightweight Design. A 4-5-ton 30 m.p.h. Machine

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8th November 1935

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Page 188, 8th November 1935 — Thornycroft Range of Models Characterized by Substantial Construction and Lightweight Design. A 4-5-ton 30 m.p.h. Machine

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Stand 69

PRODUCTS of the long-established Thornycroft company are on view all over Olympia, but, on the concern's own stand, examples of four types are shown. By reason of its novelty, the new Sturdy model is already attracting much attention. Two examples are on view. Distinguished by the symbol ZE/TC4, the chassis is built for 4-5-ton pay-loads, and in view of its robust construction constitutes something of an achievement in designing for low weight without sacrifice of strength or durability. The platform lorry shown weighs under 21 tons.

There is no question that the machine will live up to the significance of the name it hears. In its construction full advantage has been taken of modern developments in metallurgy and the latest knowledge of design.

Its power unit is a new Thornycroft product. The bore and stroke dimen

sions are 3/ ins. and 5 ins, respectively; by the adoption of a Ricardo-type head the efficiency has been enhanced and a power output of 62 b.h.p. obtained. In forward-control form the Sturdy affords a legal body space of 17 ft.

An example of the popular Handy 2-tonner is also shown, the machine exhibited being a platform lorry built for the G.W.R. company. ' A great

attraction of this model is its manoeuvrability. The wheelbase is 9 ft. 6 ins.

A Luton van built for the Gas Light and Coke company, with a Dandy chassis as its basis, is an interesting exhibit. Suitable for 3-ton loads, this machine is light in weight and affords

large body capacity. A model was recently subjected to test by this paper and its performance proved to be of a high order on all counts. It has a our-cylindered side-valve petrol engine developing 50 b.h.p.

Finally, we come to the Trusty class; two examples are shown, the first being a 7-7i-ton oiler. Developing 85 b.h.p. at 2,200 r.p.m., the engine is of the Thornycroft Ricardo type, and its weight to power ratio is 19.7 lb. to 1 b.h.p. The appearance of this machine is definitely attractive.

The other Trusty—a long-wheelbase 7-tonner—is a platform lorry, built for Thomas Allen, Ltd. In this case a 100 b.h.p. six-cylindered petrol engine is installed. A 20-ft. body space is available, and the machine is provided with an attachment for towing a Tasker 7-8-ton trailer.—John I. Thornycroft and Co., Ltd., Smith Square, London, S.W.I.