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Ec Plans For 44 Tonnes
• Europe's transport ministers could be on the brink of harmonising the weight limit for six-axle artics at 44 tonnes. When they meet later this month they are also expected to......
One-sided Lift For Van Men
• Truck Hydraulics of Pershore has developed a singlearm hydraulic tail-lift to suit the dairy industry, that can cope with loads up to 300kg. The lift weighs 100kg and is......
Backward Move • Advanced Transmission Systems, Which...
to stop trucks rolling backwards without the use of brakes or gears, is working on a version for vans. ATs launched Translock two years ago. Translock, which retails at £1,000......
High-side Tyres
• Bodybuilder Southfields has built eight 4.82m-high curtainsiders for tyre giant Goodyear. The trailers, over 600m higher than standard, will be used to carry steel-frame......
Anti-lock On The House
• Rules forcing manufacturers of artics to fit anti-lock brakes from April 1992 have been formally laid before Parliament. The changes to the Construction and Use regulations,......
Bp Goes For Oil Boxes
• BP Oil is using 1,000-litre GKN Blue Box plastic containers to take some of its products to the West Country, allowing curtainsiders to be used in place of tankers. The......