GPO VEHICLES & TRAILERS
Description Trailer, Desilting Equipment
Make  
Model  
Type  
Body Builder  
Use Desilting manholes
Registration Number  
Code No. 821
Date of picture 1982

Trailer Description
This is a water tanker trailer desilter equipped with a high pressure water pump driven by a 3.73kw (5hp) air cooled petrol engine.

Desilting operations are carried out using a continuous hose reel of 100 metres in length mounted on the rear of the unit, and a high pressure lance fitted to the front and coupled to 20 metres of hose.

A jockey wheel and rear prop stands are fitted to aid stability when the trailer is disconnected from the towing vehicle.
 

Trailer data

Gross weight 1744kg
Unladen weight 610kg
   
Dimensions Metres
Overall height 1.57
Overall width 1.45
Overall length 3.12
Water tank capacity 1136 Litres
Hose pressure 1000psi
   
Brakes Overrun mechanical

Delivery time: 4 months.
Economic service life: 15 years.

Taken from the BT Motor Transport Guide March 1984

 

 
 
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