Weight Watching By Axlemaster

A TRANSDUCER-BASED system for monitoring vehicle axle weights has been announced by Interlube Systems Ltd, Estovor Road, Plymouth, Devon (tel 0752 775781). This device—the......

By Fitting An Exhaust Brake To His Diesel-powered Transit...

Midlands-based operator G. B. Hirst has increased the period between brake relines from nine to 43 weeks (2,336 miles-16,403 miles). Mr Hirst uses his vehicles mainly on school......

Three Into One Tip

A CONVENTIONAL tipping body—the Brimac three-in-one tipper—which can be tilted onto the ground for the loading of plant and other wheeled equipment has been produced by Bristol......

Space Boost For Trailer

A SINGLE centre-pole support, which results in a claimed extra 760kg (15cwt) of payload compared with other maximum length curtain siders, has been designed by Lawrence David......

First To The Finish

UP to 30 per cent savings in vehicle downtime is claimed by ICI through the use of Polyurethane 383, a one-pack refinishing system. The paint is recoatable and resistant to tape......