Harsh in the limelight
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• The demand for Americanbuilt Harsh underbody tipping gear is increasing according to UK distributor Rigid Tipping Gears of Elvington near York, particularly where off-road work is concerned.
This Volvo FL10, with 16.9m3 Wilcox alloy body, belonging to Alexander Campbell of Nigg Station near Aberdeen, has been fitted with one of its most popular models, the RL114 double-ram system.
Sets have also recently been supplied to the Forestry Commission for eleven Leyland Constructor 8x4 tipping chassis used in Scotland and Wales.
Harsh equipment is smaller and operates at a higher pressure than single front end rams and is built as an integral part of the stabiliser frame. It also allows longer bodies to be fitted or the use of sleeper cabs with the existing bodies.