Mercedes

8th November 1935, Page 179

8th November 1935

Page 179

Page 179, 8th November 1935 — Mercedes

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Benz

-axle Semi-trailer, a 3-ton Lorry and Two Other Chassis

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AN important exhibit is the Mercedes-Benz oil-engined, tractor, which is shown with a Carrimore articulated twin-axle attachment; the weight of the outfit is under 7 tons and the pay-load capacity is 15 tons. The tractor is powered by a six-cylin&red oil engine having a bore and stroke of 110 mm. and 130 mm. respectively, The Mercedes-Benz Patent precombustion system is incorporated, and 95 b.h.p. is developed at the governed speed of 2,000 r.p.m. Transmission is by means of a dry-plate clutch, and an eight-speed gearbox, thence by an" open propeller shaft to a heavy-dutyrear axle. The semi-trailer has a body

length of 20 ft. and .servo brakes.

The concern's -Miracle-type chassis' with a drop-sided lorry body is also on" view: This machine is powered by a. fourscylindered oil engine, and it has a four-speed gearbox and heavy-duty 3 tons, and the machine has a wide cab , providing seating. for two passengers.

To be seen in chassis form is the Pinnacle mbdel. This is powered by a six-cylindered oil engine, the bore -and strokeof which are 110 mm. and 130' mm. respectively. An eight-speed gearbox is provided, and ' the vacuumassisted. braking. systein incorporate § a connection for a, trailer. The wheel base is 15 ft. 1 in.

In addition to the ,oil-engined tractor mentioned. above, a similar model,! powered by a • four-cylindered oil engine, is -shown in chassis' form. • The engine is, of 5 litres capacity, and the power output is 65 b.h.p.' at the governed speed of 2,000 r.p.m:. The exhibit is completed =by a !sectional • Mercedes-Benz oil engine, and a_ scale model of. the concern's Autobahn bus. !

• --British -Mercedes-Benz, sLtd., 111, Grosvenor Road,. London; SAVA.. E57