Cummins Low-noise Trials

• Cummins Engines is to launch UK development trials with low-noise versions of its 5.9 and 8.3-litre B and C Series engines next year. Among the modifications will be a plastic......

Hours Chart

• In our recent Law on the Wall chart on drivers records, in the section on tachograph accuracy we quoted a tolerance for speed as "+or-4km/h of real speed". The figure should......

Crisp Carriers

• Bensons Crisps has taken delivery of 21 Leyland Daf 45 Series 7.5-tonners to replace a fleet of 3,5-tonne Ford Transits. They were supplied on contract hire from Ryder and......

Front Weigher • Pm Electronics Has Added A Front Axle

weigher to its on-vehicle weighing systems. The system is guaranteed for a minimum of 18 months and costs from £995 (ex-VAT). Kenning tippers • Kenning has bought 20 7.5-tonne......

Douglas Shunter's Semi-trailer Raiser

• A pneumatic-lift coupling designed for yard shunting has been developed by ML Douglas Equipment of Cheltenham. The raising fifth-wheel is designed to lift 14 tonnes through......

Scania Gets Royal Duty

• The Queen's Flight has taken delivery of five modified Scania P93-based Carmichael fire tenders. The 4x4s double as support units for two RAF Wessex-4 helicopters. They and......

Cat's 3406 Goes For 500hp Class

• Caterpillar is redesigning its 14-litre 3406 diesel, currently fitted by Foden, to take it into the 500hp (373kW) class. The 3406Z is due to be unveiled next year. It will......