a I need information about the carrying capacity of alternative makes
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of twoyear-old tippers and comment on the suitability of particular makes for the short haulage of stone. Where can I obtain this? AFor this age of vehicle we would refer you to the detailed vehicle specification tables contained in the special number of Commercial Motor M ay 27 1966. In these tables the tipper models are noted and from the data given payload capacities can be obtained.
It is not our policy to recommend any particular make of vehicle and in any case it would be impossible to do so without knowing considerably more about the particular operating conditions which will apply in your case and the class of vehicle you want. You will see from these recommended specification tables that there are tipper versions of medium-weight, maximum-weight and multi-axle vehicles— it is up to you to decide which is the most useful for your purpose. A useful guide in choosing is to study the practice of other tipper operators doing similar work and if. in addition to type selection, one make is prominent you can be sure that it is giving good service.