New Body for York Semi-trailers
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A DETACHABLE stake and rack superstructure is now available on the range of semi-trailers producedby the York Trailer Co., Ltd., Burnley. Several advantages are claimed for this type of body. The semi-trailer becomes more versatile and can perform many of the functions of a van when used with a detachable ridge pole and tarpaulin. It can also be used as a normal platform machine or. alternatively. for the transport of bulk produce.
With many types of load, the cost in man-hours of carefully stacking, roping and sheeting is eliminated. The stake and rack body is also said to be ideal for high loads, particularly in pallet form.
Sides are available in heights of 36 in., 48 in., 54 in., or 60 in., whilst an all-steel front with 9-in-radius corners is offered as an -alternative to a wooden front with square corners. The side raves are raised.
Constructed from t-in:Ithick waterproof plywood, the stake and rack side
sections are -held in posit* by 2-in. oak stakes and are stated to withstand the side thrust of any average load. • All the side sections are .quickly removable, and One or more swinging sections on each side and at the rear act as gates.
The method of construction involves a mbre substantial side rave, resulting in an additional weight over a conventional platform of 8 lb. per foot of length. This figure does not take into account the detachable sides.