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    SCAMMELL ROUTEMAN

    Jan 28, 2022 3 minutes

    In 1970, when Scammell launched the Routeman 3, British Construction & Use Regulations favoured artics which could legally gross 32 tons and could carry a nominal 20-ton payload. Short to medium wheelbase rigid eight-wheelers suited to tipping work were still restricted to 24 tons gross.

    You could of course get 26- or even 28-ton eight-wheelers but only on a very long wheelbase. To qualify for 26 tons you needed a minimum outer axle spread of 23ft (7m) and for 28 tons it was an unwieldy

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