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Thamesport Loads Up On Terminal Tractors
01 Jun 2006
Thamesport (London) Ltd has taken delivery of a further 13 new terminal tractors, supplied by MOL Group of Belgium. The new tractors will be used to haul containers between the quayside gantry cranes and the only automated container stacking yard in the UK.
This latest injection of new equipment will increase the current number of tractors operating at the Medway port to 40.
The terminal tractors feature powerful 4x2 drivelines, capable of handling loads of up to 80 tons in weight. All tractors are built to a modern design, with ergonomic safety cabs meeting Roll-Over Protection Systems (ROPS) and Falling Object Protection Systems (FOPS) safety tests.
They feature the latest in chassis construction methods and low emission engine technologies.
The spacious air suspended cab features additional noise insulation, giving the driver maximum comfort with a lower noise level. The longer wheelbase of 3,300mm makes it possible to couple all types of trailers and provides the option of installing a bigger (300 litre) fuel tank.
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