GENERAL   EQUIPMENT   INC.                    

UNLADEN WEIGHT                                             7.2 Tonnes

PAYLOAD                                                               2.5 Tonnes 

TRAILER ALLOWABLE WEIGHT                     6.0 tonnes               

GVW-GTW                                                              9.7 -15.7 Tonnes

OVERALL LENGTH                                                                    7.395 metres

OVERALL WIDTH                                                                        2.500 metres

OVERALL HEIGHT (To Top of cab roof)                               3.000 metres

WHEELBASE                                                                                4.500 metres

FRONT OVERHANG                                                                   1.535 metres

REAR OVERHANG                                                                      1.360 metres

ANGLE OF APPROACH                                                             35 degrees

ANGLE OF DEPARTURE                                                           35 degrees

GROUND CLEARANCE (Under Axle Bowl)                          350 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE (Under Chassis Equipment)        650 mm

BODY INTERNAL WIDTH                                                           2.420 metres

BODY INTERNAL LENGTH                                                       4.600 metres

H205. 6 Cylinder, 4 Stroke  Direct Injection Diesel Engine. Liquid Cooled. Turbocharged and Air-to-air Aftercooled. Bore and Stroke: 104 x 133 mm. Swept Capacity 5.759 Litres.

Power                                             206 ps (151 kW) at 2500 rpm.

Torque                                           698 Nm at 1300 rpm.

Emissions Control                      Euro 2 Compliant

INLET SYSTEM High mounted inlet stack pipe. Dry paper element air cleaner with centrifugal pre-cleaner and safety element. Cab mounted Restriction Indicator to show element replacement. Large dust-holding capacity to maximise life.

EXHAUST SYSTEM All Steel exhaust system. Longitudinal Silencer, discharging above wade line.

COOLING SYSTEM  Front mounted radiator, and air to air aftercooler. Water pump driven Visco-drive Fan. Rear of cab header tank. Capable of cooling the vehicle at all ambient temperatures to 55⁰C.

Single plate dry clutch with hydraulic actuation. Non-asbestos organic lining. Diameter 380 mm.

ZF S6-36 Overdrive gearbox. Synchromesh on all forward gears. Six forward and one reverse speeds.

Forward Ratios are:    First                    6.93

                                         Second              4.43

                                          Third                  2.63

                                          Forth                  1.51

                                          Fifth                    1.00

                                          Top                     0.84

 
                                          Reverse             6.22

AL.AGB 8 Two Speed Transfer Gearbox. Ratio 1 to 1  and 1.75  to 1. Front axle drive engagement under driver’s control. Hi-Lo Ratio change and front axle engagement are actuated by pneumatic cylinders, and these are controlled by cab dashboard mounted switches operating solenoid air valves.

The transfer gearbox is separately mounted to the frame, and the drive from the gearbox is taken by a short prop-shaft connecting the output flange of the gearbox and the input flange of the transfer case. Prop-shafts take the drive from the transfer gearbox to each axle.

Model R145. Single Reduction Axles. Ratio is 6.83 to 1. Reduction is by hypoid gearing. The rear axle is available as standard with an air actuated cross lock. This is pneumatically actuated and controlled by a dashboard mounted switch operating a solenoid air valve.

The front axle incorporates a double universal joint on the pivot centre, giving constant velocity to the road wheels on a turn, and hence an absence of vibration. Maximum inner lock angle is 36^°.

The front axle engagement and differential locking is controlled by two switches:

                   1. Front axle drive engagement

                   2. Cross differential lock in rear axle.

In addition dashboard mounted switches control transfer case ratio change (high or low ratio). The front axle drive must be engaged before Transfer Gearbox Low Ratio is engaged.

Standard tyres are 14.00 X 20 cross country. Non directional tread pattern. Rims are 9.00 X 20 Steel three piece rims.

    Wheel rim fitting to axle hub is 10 stud, M22 on a 335 mm pitch circle diameter. These are spigot mounted wheels locating on a nominal 281 mm diameter spigot (ISO Standard).

The vehicle is fitted with a spare wheel carrier. This is rear of cab situated, and is operated by a chassis frame mounted worm drive manual winch.

Forward Control cab, two man seating, Sleeper berth cab, left hand drive.

This is a steel pressed cab incorporating box section strengthening members, and fully treated against corrosion by electro dip paint and wax injection. It incorporates a rear sleeper berth, and a roof hatch. The rear sleeper berth may also be used as two additional seating positions if required. A tool box is mounted under the sleeper berth. A cab heating and demisting system is also incorporated. The front access panel and grill are steel.

The cab is fitted with a sprung adjustable driver’s seat and co-driver’s (commander’s) seat. The roof hatch is centrally placed and there is a standing position on the engine tunnel allowing observation through the roof hatch.

The cab is fully trimmed inside to a high standard, and is fitted with clips and stowage space for the crew’s personal weapons. Easily cleaned moulded rubber non-slip flooring is used.

The cab tilts to allow service access to the engine. Cab tilting is accomplished by a hydraulic tilt mechanism powered by a chassis mounted handpump. The cab is mounted on flexible rubber front mounts, and rear spring-damper units.

The front screen is laminated glass and the side and rear screens are toughened glass. The cab is fitted with two windscreen wipers, and these are selectable two speed and intermittent wipe. An electric screen wash system is fitted. Two large rear view mirrors are fitted, and a small convex ‘kerb-view’ mirror is also fitted for safety in urban traffic. A horn is also fitted. The cab has a roof mounted interior light, and an additional ‘map reading’ light.

Standard Cab             Sun Visors                  Heated/Cool air vents

Equipment:                 Floor mat.                    Glovebox

                                       Map reading light       Fire extinguisher

                                       Cab Interior light        Grab handles

Standard                      Speedometer             Oil pressure

Instrumentation:        Engine temperature Fuel Gauge        

                                       Air Pressure Gauge  Ammeter 

                                        Rev Counter.

Standard                      Oil Pressure                Main Beam       

Warning Lights:         High Coolant Temp. Alternator not charging

                                        Blackout lights          Turn signals                                                            

                                        Park brake                  Low Air Pressure     

                                        Diff lock engaged

                                        Front Axle Drive engaged.
 

High Yield   (460 N/mm²) Steel C section Sidemembers. (228.6 mm x 76.2 mm x  6.35 mm), plus localised flitching

Ladder frame, 864 mm wide. Reinforced crossmember for rear towing. Cast spring hangers. All-bolted construction allowing easy field repair. Steel front bumper bar.
 

Steel multileaf springs, with double acting telescopic dampers on each axle. Long travel suspension giving a comfortable ride over the worst terrain. Rubber bump stops on both axles.

Hydraulic power assisted steering unit, with power steering pump driven from the engine.

Ratio is 20.2 to 1. Upper steering column (inside cab) is attached by a universal joint, and is adjustable. The steering wheel diameter is 503 mm.

The vehicle is available as right hand drive and Leff hand drive.
 

All steel cargo body, incorporating a flat floor, a droppable tailboard with access steps,  and two dropsides on each side. The dropsides may be removed, and also the side and rear pillars, giving a large flat floor area for the transportation of large objects.

Full length drop-down seating  is provided, and this may also be removed as required.

A steel removable tubular framework is provided, on which a tilt (body cover) may be fitted.
 

Full air brake split system with spring actuated park brakes acting on the rear axle.

The spring actuated park brakes give a true dynamic emergency brake capable of stopping the vehicle from speed. 

The system is fitted with an air dryer, which removes atmospheric moisture to the air used in the system. This reduces corrosion and greatly increases the brake valve life. Thermoplastic brake pipes are used.

Drum Brakes are fitted to both axles, with an inside diameter of  381 mm on the front axle, and 394 mm on the rear axle. The lining width is  178 mm on both front axle and rear axle, and non-asbestos linings are fitted. Front brake actuation is by wedge, rear is S-Cam.

The vehicle is fitted with rear towing connections. Standard connections are NATO ‘pressure apply’ type.

An ‘Exhaust Brake’ is fitted to the engine. This increases the engine braking and helps to control the vehicle speed on long descents, and increases the life of the brake linings.

24 Volt Electrical System, using waterproof components below the vehicle wade line. The system is suppressed against Radio Interference.

The vehicle uses a 55 amp capacity alternator. Two 12v batteries are fitted with  120 Amp.Hr capacity.

Black-out/Convoy lighting is provided in the standard vehicle build condition. Exterior lights include: headlamps, tail lights, brake lights and front and rear turn indicators, side repeater indicator. All main lights are protected from stones by grills.

The vehicle is fitted with a battery disconnect switch.
 

Vehicle standard equipment not previously mentioned includes:

Ø 2 Fuel Tanks, each 160 litres capacity, with two-way change over manual switch (feed and return lines). This gives more than 1400 Km on-highway range. The Fuel tanks are fitted with lockable caps, water separator and fuel filters.

Ø Lockable chassis mounted toolbox containing a full set of vehicle tools, a 8 Tonne capacity jack and wheel brace.

Ø Front Towing Pin for vehicle recovery.

Ø Chassis Mounted Stowage for two Jerricans.

Ø Chassis Mounted Stowage for Wheel Chocks.      

Ø Drivers Handbook in Local Language and English. Optionally available are Illustrated Spare Parts Catalogue and Workshop Manual.

Available on request.

Ø Hydraulic Winch, 6.8 tonnes linepull on 1^st layer, 60 metres of wire rope. Capable of being reeved either forwards or backwards, allowing front or rear self recovery.

Ø 100 litres drinking water tank.

Ø Other options may be engineered at customer request.

All figures refer to the standard wheelbase vehicle, carrying the 2.5 tonne cross country payload, unless otherwise stated.

A.  SOFT GROUND MOBILITY

         Nominal Ground Pressure (NGP)                                  11.9 psi

         (at 20% sinkage)                                                                (0.84 Kg/Sq Cm)                                   

         Mean Maximum Pressure (MMP)               

         MMP _(Clay) at Normal Tyre Pressure                             404 kPa   

B.  OBSTACLE CROSSING

Ground Clearance Under Axles                                    350   mm

Ground Clearance Under Chassis                               650   mm

Angle of Approach                                                            35     deg

Angle of Departure                                                            35     deg

C.   WATER CROSSING

         Wade Depth - without preparation.                                 760  mm

D.   MANOEUVRABILITY

         Turning Circle Radius, between Kerbs                         9,250 mm

         Turning Circle Radius, between Walls                          10,750 mm

E.   PERFORMANCE (2.5 tonnes Payload)

         Maximum Theoretical Grade Transfer Case LOW       >100 %

(without trailer). Actual grade limited to 60% to 70% by traction

Level Road Top Speed Transfer case HIGH              103 kph

Geared Top Speed Transfer Case HIGH                     103 kph