Tuesday, 21 June 2011

MODEL ABBEREVIATION

Example: TATA LPT 2515, AL LPK 2515

The abbreviation LK in the model designation stands for
 Lastwagen (Truck) and Kipper (Dumper)
        CALLED DUMPER TRUCK
 
The first model in Tipper version from Mercedes – Benz
LK 338 Kipper (Small Platform) Truck at 1960.  See the following photo clips.

LPT: LONG PLATFORM TRUCK (TRUCK TYPE)
LPK: LONG PLATFORM KIPPER (DUMPER TYPE)
LPS: LONG PLATFORM SEMI TRAILOR









History: The First Model was the LP 315, which appeared i 1955. That time the letter "L" stood for Lorry while the "P" stood for Pullmancab named after an American Railway designer who was renowed for his steamlined Trains. The combination of digits in the model designation denoted a design number which applied to both the Trucks and Engine.

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