Perkins Alternative For Commer Vehicles
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AT the same time as the introduction of their new Walk-Thru 14-, 2and 3-ton models (sec page 348), Commer Cars, Ltd., have announced alterations to two other ranges of vehicles.
A 1.6-litre petrol engine is now fitted in the Commer i-ton forward-control range and the Perkins 6.354 diesel engine is offered as an alternative to the Rootes three-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine in the Commer 7-ton forward-control range.
With the fitting of the larger engine, the 4-ton range is redesignated Series II. The engine is a four-cylinder oily. unit of 1.592 litres, and maximum net output is 50.5 b.h.p. at 4,400 r.p.m. Maximum net torque is 80 lb.-ft. at 2,200 r.p.m. Capacity of the engine previously fitted was 1.494 litres with maximum net output 49 b.h.p. at 4,500 r.p.m. and maximum net torque 76 lb.-ft. at 2,200, The Perkins 6.354 diesel engine is available in the full range of 7-ton forward-control vehicles, and is set in the frame at an angle of 66°, to fit into the space available. Maximum power output of the unit is 103 b.h.p. net at 2,600 r.p.m. and maximum net torque is 254 lb.-ft. at 1,450 r.p.m. These figures compare with 100 b.h.p. net at 2,400 and 270 lb.-ft. at 1,200 r.p.m.. respectively, for the Rootes diesel engine.