GPO Vehicles


Make Dodge
Model Commando
Type 4 ton Chassis cab
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Use Stores Carrier
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Vehicle description
This vehicle is based on the Dodge Commando chassis cab. The standard vehicle is supplied with a full width rear roller shutter, a body side roller shutter, a 1 tonne capacity tail lift, and at the front of the body a hinged flap which simplifies the carriage of long equipment, such as poles.  Power assisted steering is also a standard fitment.

The engine is a 6 cylinder 6.354 litre diesel.  Fuel tank capacity is 29 gallons, and with an approximate MPG figure of 13, the range of the vehicle would be in the order of 370 miles.

Utilisation
General stores carrying duties.

Optional extras
Dual passenger seat
Higher capacity tail lift

Vehicle code - 659
License type: HGV3
Delivery time: 4 months
Economic service life: 12 years

Weights (typical) Kgs
Front axle 3560
Rear axle 6610
GVW 9860
GTW 16000
Kerbside weight 4980
Payload 4805
Allowance for personnel 75kg per person
Taxation class HGV
   
Dimensions Metres
Wheelbase 4.25
Overall height (unladen) 3.20
Overall width (excluding mirrors) 2.44
Overall length 7.28
Body height (interior) 2.10
Body width (interior) 2.27
Body length (interior) 3.90
Track front (approx) 2.10
Track rear (approx) 1.70
Approximate volume of body 18.6 cu metres

Taken from the BT Motor Transport Guide March 1984

 

 

 

 
 
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