| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
||||
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
![]() |
|||
|
To
order this video please click on the contact page for ordering information
|
|||
![]() |
Frank
Bailey is a successfull owner/driver which is due to the economical and
reliable ERF trucks he has used over the years.
|
![]() |
In
order to upgrade to 40 Tonne operations he had to find a Gardner powered
ERF three axle tractor unit. He found one and this is his story.
|
![]() |
Running
classic trucks is not for the faint hearted, crawling underneath trucks
in the middle of winter to do a service.
|
![]() |
Frank
spots a loose bracket that requires his attention.
|
![]() |
You
can travel with Frank on a number of different loads. Including wide loads
and bulk potatoes.
|
![]() |
We
filmed this start up on a freezing morning to show you the Gardner firing
up from cold. If you have ever driven one you will know what to expect.
|
![]() |
There
is also a visit to the old Gardner works where you can see their pump
and injector repair shop. Then to a specialist Gardner repair facility
to see a stripped down 8 cylinder engine.
|
![]() |
G300
ERF handles 40 tonnes with ease on one of Franks regular runs.
|
![]() |
Our
mechanic on the injector change is Frank Hughes, he has many years of
Gardner experience. Here he shows one of the pitted injectors.
|
![]() |
All
the new injectors are fitted.
With 8 cylinders there is a lot of pipe work, However it will soon be time to fire up the 300 again. |
![]() |
Old
meets new during loading bulk potatoes
|
![]() |
Frank
Bailey is now operating a DAF 4 wheeler....Just as well we got the ERF
on film when we did.
|