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WINTER WARMER
Page 45 from 22nd October 1987• Lowfield Distribution has no time for fuel additives to prevent winter waxing problems. "We've tried additives in the past," says the company's......
IT'S A G AT GARDN
Page 66 from 2nd May 1987Foden's S108 eight-legger tipper, powered by the latest 12.7 litre Gardner 6LXDT 290 straight six turbocharged diesel, offers a useful mix of power......
THE PRICE IS RIGHT?
Page 29 from 6th October 1988When choosing a truck, maintenance costs are important. Commercial Motor has looked at the 7.5 and 38-tonne markets, comparing parts prices on a......
PLUSH TOUR PACKAGE
Page 40 from 8th March 1986Duple's first own-model integral coach can carry an impressive number of passengers in comfort. It also promises good fuel economy, but reliability......
Detroit chips in with an overhead camshaft six
Page 24 from 14th March 1987• Over the past decade Detroit Diesel Allison — General Motors' diesel engine and automatic transmission-manufacturing subsidiary — has seen its......
DEAR
Page 32 from 14th March 1987SIR FT'S TOUGH TO GET TESTED • I have become very concerned recently that the availability of appointments at our local test station, which is......
us its 2800 model
Page 57 from 25th October 1980On the motorway it only returned 6.75mpg, but the chassis suspension's impressive, the ride's quiet, and the price is right. Tim Blakemore enjoyed......
A passing phase or here to stay?
Page 33 from 4th June 1983Now that 38-tonners are here, a new selection of 6 x 2 tractive units has emerged. Tim Blakemore guides you through what's on offer JUST OVER one......
You name it, they've got it!
Page 139 from 18th October 1980Turbocharged or naturally aspirated, synchro or constant mesh, single or double reduction —all the possible variations in drivelines are here,......
Ford ranges far and wide
Page 35 from 17th January 1981Launching a new vehicle is no task for the faint-hearted and this company, with a healthy thirst for profits, has done it more than most. Graham......