. Material handling cyclopedia; a reference book covering definitions, descriptions, illustrations and methods of use of material handling machines employed in industry . Crane Truck by the crane to or from the truck is carriedthereon. A modification of this type equipped with a magnet:attached to the hook on the crane is useful for lifting cast- ,ings and scrap iron and steel. Other modifications of this type are available, having a larger boom of stronger con-struction for ;h€avier loads. Dump Body Type The dump body type is used for hauling coal, ashes, sand, fertilizer, cement
. Material handling cyclopedia; a reference book covering definitions, descriptions, illustrations and methods of use of material handling machines employed in industry . Crane Truck by the crane to or from the truck is carriedthereon. A modification of this type equipped with a magnet:attached to the hook on the crane is useful for lifting cast- ,ings and scrap iron and steel. Other modifications of this type are available, having a larger boom of stronger con-struction for ;h€avier loads. Dump Body Type The dump body type is used for hauling coal, ashes, sand, fertilizer, cement and loose material. It is built in various sizes and shapes for capacities ranging from 12 cu. ft. to 40 cu. ft., and for either side or end dlimp. Either style ;,may be unloaded without the operator dismounting. The. Dump Body Truck frames and bodies are either permanently fastened to thetruck chassis or are bolted to the platform so they maybe removed, if desired, and the truck used for other pur-poses. This type is sometimes furnished with narrow gagetrucks fitted with flange wheels for use on a narrow gagetrack. Gasoline Engine TrucksA power truck that has somewhat higher speed than thestorage battery type can be used advantageously in manyf>laces. This is ppssible with a gasoline engine of this type are designed with a capacity of 2,500lb. in the three-wheel type and 3,000 lb. capacity in thefour-wheel type, and operate at speeds varying from V-z 12 mi. an-hour. The drivers seat in the three-wheeltype is mounted over the engine and the load is carried mfront of the driver and immediately over the two frontwheels. The truck is steered by the single rear wheelwhich is somewhat smaller in diameter than the two frontwheels. In the four-wheel type of 3,000 lb. capacity the pla
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