Unsteered Third For Scania's 6x2

SCANIA has joined the ranks of manufacturers offering a 6x2 tractive unit for 38-tonnes gross but, unlike its competitors' models, the third axle is not steered, writes GRAHAM......

. . . And It Shapes Up Like This

SCANIA provided CM with two of the new 38-tonne combinations last week, writes BILL BROCK. Both tractive units were sleeper cab R112s, the first being a 4x2 tractive unit......

Brake Change

BRAKING regulations have been amended to allow trailers over 750kg (14.8cwt) gross weight to remain unbraked until October 1, 1986 if their unladen weight does not exceed 102kg......

Edbro Equips Cargos

THE FIRST two Ford Cargos to be equipped with welded aluminium bodies by Edbro of Bolton have been sold to Norwich builder R. G. Carter. The 6.9cum (9cuyd) dropside body, tipped......

Leicester's Twin Lifts

LEICESTERSHIRE County Council tandem to speed up maintenance The lifts can be operated separately allowing work to two vehicles, or as a single unit to accommodate one larger......

Eta Course

A SIX-DAY engineering manage7 ment course is being run in April at the Freight Transport Association's Wadhurst training centre in East Sussex. The course will run from April 10......