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Basic Dimensions

 

Basic Dimensions

as shown on a model 2-200

 

General Dimensions:

Length over striking plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43' 3-3/4"

Width over side sills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5' 11"

Width overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11' 0"

Height, center line of coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2' 10-1/2"

Height, underframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4' 0"

Height, top of floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4' 5-1/4"

Height, overall, with cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14' 2-1/2"

Height, overall, without cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13' 9"

Height, bearing surface of center plate . . . . . . . . . 2' 1-3/4"

Length, truck centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31' 0"

Truck wheel base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5' 6"

Truck capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,000 lbs.

(taken from "Specifications of Standard Type Jordan Composite Spreader and Ditcher Car," February 1, 1940, O.F. Jordan Company.)