Light Loads Win Favor In Truck Economics
A. F. Hawkinson of United Motors argues that buyers prefer trucks sized for average loads of 2,000 to 3,000 pounds rather than max capacity. Small, fast trucks can make multiple trips and lower overall costs compared with heavy trucks carrying half loads, yielding greater economy and lower operating expenses.
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Reo Speed Wagons Lead Truck Market This Quarter
The third quarter shows three-fourths ton trucks selling more than other types, with Reo producing nearly as many as all others combined. Proponents cite speed sturdiness and reliability as the brand’s edge, noting Reg Speed Wagons run on tight schedules able to move coal quickly and over long loads. A high powered motor and pneumatic tires enable it to venture where rivals fail.
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National Shows to Disclose Refinements in Body Design
H A Tarantous surveys New York and Chicago auto shows noting emphasis on body design and smaller equipment. He predicts more enclosed models, improved engines, and new wheel and bearing tech driven by war experience, with metal wheels and disc brakes gaining favor. Daniels says he does not know of a Mare Island fraud probe.
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