130 spec

[Dean Lofthouse]

One thing people seem to forget when deciding between a 110 and a 130 is the difference in the chassis.

 

The 130 chassis is double thickness re-inforced which should be a MAJOR factor considering we abuse them by overloading them then expect them to traverse rough terrain carrying said load.

 

The 110 chassis is simply not IMO up to the job plus the added bonus of helper springs on the 130

[madmatt]

One thing people seem to forget when deciding between a 110 and a 130 is the difference in the chassis.

 

The 130 chassis is double thickness re-inforced which should be a MAJOR factor considering we abuse them by overloading them then expect them to traverse rough terrain carrying said load.

 

The 110 chassis is simply not IMO up to the job plus the added bonus of helper springs on the 130

 

 

 

If David is buying new he could spec the HD Chassis on a 110 as the electricity boards do their 110's run at 3500kg gross.

[skyhuck]

The sorter the wheelbase the better off road performance.

[Peter]

This'll give you a vehicle that'll still be small enough to retain accessibility, but will have the towing and carrying capacity/volume similar to that of an Iveco Cargo/Merc Mog type vehicle.

 

 

Hope it helps.

 

 

And the turning circle of the QEII.....

[Andy Clark]

And the turning circle of the QEII.....

 

Actually mate, no!

 

By uprating and stiffening the springs on the middle axle, and keeping softer springs n the new rear axle, it keeps the same turning circle as the 110"!

 

The whole thing pivots on the middle axle.

Edited September 6, 2009 by Andy Clark
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[Peter]

Do the two rear axles have cross locks?

[Andy Clark]

Do the two rear axles have cross locks?

 

No idea mate, to be honest.... what do you call 'cross locks'??

[skyhuck]

David,

 

My other point about a 130, don't listen to people that say they are harder to manouvere than a 110 yes they are longer but you soon get used to it. I can put the 130 and trailer in places some people can't even park the 110! you get used to it!

 

Let us know how you get on!

 

I hear what you saying, BUT by definition once you "get used" to a 110 it WILL go places a 130 won't

 

"getting used" to a 130 will NOT make it as short as a 110.

[Peter]

Locks the two axles together like a diff lock, but over two axles. Without it the back wheels will just loose traction and spin in soft ground, as all the weight of the vehicle will be on the middle axle with the stiffer springs.

[tommer9]

Locks the two axles together like a diff lock, but over two axles. Without it the back wheels will just loose traction and spin in soft ground, as all the weight of the vehicle will be on the middle axle with the stiffer springs.

 

On a 4x6 the drive is on the front four wheels, with the rear axle being a 'floating' axle. They are considerably better off road than a 4x4, and a 6x6 such as a carmichael is better again.

 

I have a hicap based 110 tipper and i have just been out to look at the plate which states 3500kg gross. I have put helper springs in it too. As far as i know it doesnt have a beefed up chassis though.