Foden Commercial Lorries & Trucks

Foden Commercial Lorries and Trucks Get the Job Done

Foden is well-known for its production of commercial lorries and trucks for all types of heavy-duty jobs. Their vehicles are commonly used in both commercial and private enterprises across the UK. You can easily find inexpensive, used Foden trucks for sale on eBay for all your needs.

There are many different types of commercial trucks and lorries that are used for a multitude of jobs that require heavy equipment. These are some of the main types of Foden trucks for sale on eBay:

• Tipper truck: These trucks are used for transporting large loads of rock, dirt, soil, and other loads of fine particles. Small, hard objects, such as potatoes, can also be transported in a tipper truck. These trucks have beds that can be lifted in the front so that the loads will pour out.
• Cement mixer: A cement mixer mixes cement and other aggregate materials into concrete by turning a cylindrical drum.
• Tractor-trailer: These trucks are often called 18 wheelers or semi tractor-trailers. They are multi-use trailers.
• Flatbed: A flatbed truck has a low, flatbed and open sides. They are often used to carry loads of logs or lumber.
• Tanker: These are used to transport liquids and fluids. The most common type of load is some liquid fuel.
• Refrigerator truck: These carry items that need refrigeration. These items are usually types of food products that are transported from warehouses to grocery stores.
• Refuse truck: These are used to transport refuse to a landfill, dump, or another trash receptacles.
• Recovery truck: These tow disabled vehicles that cannot operate under their own power.
• Heavy hauler: Heavy haulers move heavy loads that are too large for roads in ordinary travel. An escort vehicle is also used to signal other drivers about the large load.

Commercial trucks and lorries are classed by their weight and axle configuration. The type of lorry determines the weight of the goods it can carry. A light-goods lorry has two axles and no rear windows and can carry up to 3.5 tonnes. A heavy-goods lorry can have from two to six axles, which can be rigid, articulated, or draw-bar. The maximum weights allowed vary according to these configurations.

Many of Foden's older models are considered collectable vintage models. There are Foden trucks and tractors in museums, and restored vintage Foden vehicles are often shown at events. You can find reasonably priced vintage Foden lorries for sale on eBay.