| Description |
Breaker, Road, Self-Contained (Warsop) |
| Manufacturer |
Warsop |
| Model |
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| Type |
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| Use |
Road breaker |
| Fleet Number |
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| Date of picture |
1938 |
BREAKER, ROAD, SELF-CONTAINED (WARSOP)
Reference
TOOLS & TRANSPORT, Mechanical Aids, H1001.
Application
For breaking light road surfaces for short trench sections etc.
General description
The machine is driven by a 2.5h.p., 2-stroke petrol engine working in an
inverted position and driving a hardened steel chisel or clay spade. The breaker
and other assorted tools are contained in a wooden box for transportation
purposes.
Weight
94lb. approx.
Fuel
Petrol-oil mixture (1 part oil to 16 parts petrol).
Fuel consumption
2 pints per hour.
Capital cost
£195.
Remarks
The machine is operated by one man but is more difficult to handle than the
pneumatically-operated road breaker, due to its extra weight. The machine should
be drained of fuel before storing away horizontally.
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