Crossley SD42/6 & SD42/7 Bus
| Crossley SD42 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Crossley |
| Production | 1948-1951 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle,Bus |
| Body style | bus,single-decker |
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (2x4) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6-cylinder 8.6 litre |
| Transmission | 4-speed later 5-speed |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 17ft 7in |
| Width | 7ft 6in |
The SD42/6 was introduced by Crossley in 1948, being a 7ft 6in wide single-deck chassis with a wheelbase of 17ft 7in. It was powered by a Crossley 6-cylinder 8.6 litre direct injection oil engine, and was fitted with triple servo brakes. Transmission was by a single dry plate clutch and 4-speed constant mesh gearbox.
In 1949, theSD42/6 was superseded by the SD42/7 model. This was basically the same chassis as its predecessor, the main difference being in its gearbox.
The SD42/7 was offered with a choice of 4 or 5-speed constant mesh gearbox, or a 4 or 5-speed synchromesh box, all still retaining the single dry plate clutch. Crossley bodywork was available on these chassis, although a vast number carry coachwork by other manufacturers. Production of the SD42/7 ended in 1951.
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