NEW CONTRACTORS
TIPPER
Two-axle diesel
of 10-12 tons
FOR contracting duties in large towns, Scania-Vabis Co., Sodertalje. Sweden, are marketing a lightweight tipper which can load almost six
tons.
It has a very short turning radius, provided by an extra large wheel swing, and can be equipped with power steering.
Designated the L36, it is a semi cab-over-engine model, with a short hood. There are two alternative diesel engines, of 102 h.p. and 130 h.p.
The standard model has direct- acting double-line compressed air brakes, safety cab and long, strong springs. Options include differential lock, two-speed rear axle providing a total of ten speeds, and two sizes of wheelbase.
Scania-Vabis L36 tipper
Scania-Vabis
are represented
in
the Philippines by Tamaraw Trading and Supply Inc., Quezon City.
ROCK DRILL
Fast Penetration in
Hard Material
weight
A NEW light-to-medium rock drill which offers rapid drilling and durability in a new simplified de- sign has been announced by Holman Bros. Ltd., Camborne, Cornwall U.K. Known as the SV 40, it is intended for general duties such as demolition, pop-holing, secondary drilling ог benching.
Simplified features include the use of a standard air cock in place of the normal tumbler air control and a plain bolt with extension grips in- stead of the usual forged bar or 'D' type handle. On wet type machines, a direct connection is substituted for
a swivel stem water hose fitting.
It has a bushed wire retainer and an arrangement for positive blowing without hammering.
PLANT
Holman SV 40 rock drill
The SV 40 will drill granite at 12 in a minute at an air pressure of 80 p.s.i. when fitted with a 1 in. dia- meter cross bit. At this speed it uses 78 cu. ft. of air a minute, with an operating frequency of 2,375 blows a minute. Alternative chuck sizes will take collared steels in sizes 3 in by
in.. 4 in. by 3 in., or 44 in. by 1 in.
Holman agents are: Guthrie and Co. (Malaya), Ltd., Singapore: En- gineering Equipment Inc.. Manila: Blair and Co., Ltd., Hong Kong: Sino-British (Siam) Ltd., Bangkok: and Ewkor Trading Co., Ltd., Seoul.
LOADER
Weight Carried over Driving Wheels
HIGH output rates can be achieved with the new Commando front wheel drive loader which works well in muddy conditions as most of the loading weight is carried over the driving wheels to give better trac- tion.
The makers are Chamberlain In- dustries Pty., Ltd., Welshpool Road. Welshpool, Australia.
Powered by a Perkins 4/270D die- sel, the machine has a breakout force at the tip of the bucket of 6,800 lb. The 1 cu. yd. bucket can be lift- ed to a dumping height of 8 ft. 5in. in 5.1 seconds. Dumping clearance from the front tyre is 3 ft. 3in. and the maximum height over which the bucket can be discharged is 10ft. 4in.
Lift arms and bucket action are controlled by in. diameter hydrau- lic cylinders. Tip back of bucket at ground level is 30 degrees.
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A three speed and reverse sliding spur front gearbox is mounted the rear of the engine and coupled by a universal jointed shaft to a high and low range gearbox mount- ed on the front of the differential. The two gearboxes are fitted with separate change levers to provide six forward and two reverse speeds. Top speed at 2,000 r.p.m. is 30 m.p.h. A torque converter model is also available.
Driving wheels are fitted with 13.50 x 28 x 8 ply tyres, and rear wheels with 8.35 x 20 x 8 ply.
Chamberlain are represented by: Malayan Development Machinery, Ltd., Kuala Lumpur: Marvex Com- mercial Company Inc., Manila; and Asake Motors, Ltd.. Bangkok.
TRUCK
Offset Cab on New Mack Series
THE cab on a new range of trucks the U series, introduced by Mack Trucks. Inc., Montvale, New Jersey. USA is offset in. to give the driver a commanding view of the road, fore and aft.
Diesel engines of 155 h.p. to 255 h.p. may be fitted and access to the power plant is provided by tilting the fibreglass hood and fenders for- ward as a unit. Available in four and six wheel versions, the U model can haul gross combination weights of up to 80,000 lb.
Double wall construction and improved engine and cab insulators reduce noise and drumming. Easy access to the cab is achieved through large doors, mounted on extra- large concealed hinges. The door seal is inserted in a channel de-
Commando loader with a breakout force of 6,800 lb.
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