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.


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    Title :

    Four years of operating experience with pneumatic tires by Swiss Postal Service


    Additional title:

    Vier Jahre Betriebserfahrungen der Schweizer Post mit Luftbereifung


    Contributors:
    Riffart, A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1926


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    German


    Keywords :


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