A heavy goods vehicle has a dropped frame (10) comprising an upper skin (11), a lower skin (12) and lateral beams (13) between the skins. The frame is self supporting. In a vehicle independent rear wheel motors are provided. The vehicle may be a diesel-electric hybrid. The dropped body is suitable for delivery and collection vehicles, and particularly refuse vehicles.
Improvements in heavy goods vehicles
14.04.2016
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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