| Make |
Leyland |
| Model |
Boxer |
| Type |
1043 |
| Body Builder |
|
| Use |
Rodding and Light Cabling |
| Registration Number |
|
| Fleet Number |
|
| Date of picture |
1984 |
Superseded in 1984 by the Dodge G10
Vehicle Description
The cab provides seating for the driver and up to two passengers. The body,
which is constructed from GRP panels, has a fully equipped welfare area to
provide the crew with all the necessary domestic services.
In addition to adequate storage space for stores, tools
and equipment the vehicle is equipped with:-
a. A self-reeling capstan winch, line pull (max) 9.34kn (2100lbf) rope speed
(max) 0.6m/s (120ft/min).
b. A powered rodding system with 250m of plastic rod, thrust 4.5kn (1000lbf)
rod speed (max) 0.6m/s (120ft/min).
c. A 'ductmotor' rodding system for lengths up to 600m.
d. A pneumatically powered road breaker.
e. A pneumatically powered submersible water pump.
The vehicle is equipped with a 6 cylinder 6.354 litre
diesel engine and fuel tank capacity of 27 gallons.
Utilisation
Rodding and light cabling duties.
License type: HGV
Delivery time: 6 months
Economic service life: 10 years
| Weights (typical) |
Kgs |
| Front axle |
3560 |
| Rear axle |
6610 |
| GVW |
9860 |
| GTW |
16000 |
| Kerbside weight |
6300 |
| Payload |
3360 |
| Allowance for personnel |
75kg per person |
| Taxation class |
HGV |
| |
|
| Dimensions |
Metres |
| Wheelbase |
4.04 |
| Overall height (unladen) |
3.34 |
| Overall width (excluding mirrors) |
2.45 |
| Overall length |
7.25 |
| Body height (interior) |
2.00 |
| Body width (interior) |
2.17 |
| Body length (interior) |
5.09 |
| Track front (approx) |
1.85 |
| Track rear (approx) |
2.25 |
| Approximate volume of body |
22 cu metres |
Taken from the BT Motor Transport Guide March 1984
