Results of study on savings effected by introduction of pneumatic tires on trucks, having capacity varying from 1 to 25 tons; introduction of pneumatics caused added expense through first cost, changes on cars and costs for pumps; savings were introduced through lessened gasoline consumption, lessened use of chains, less repair costs and higher speed and yearly mileage per truck; overall savings amounted to 14.2 per cent; itemized analysis of expenses.
Four years of operating experience with pneumatic tires by Swiss Postal Service
Vier Jahre Betriebserfahrungen der Schweizer Post mit Luftbereifung
1926
3 pages
Article (Journal)
German
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Swiss Postal Passenger Service
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