From
1939 with the outbreak of World War II until it ended in
1945 S&D were entirely engaged in war production apart from a small
repair service for existing customers.
1946 Arrival of the ‘W’ type.
The
‘W’ Type was launched in 1946/47 with conventional steering wheel and
gear controls. The 'W' denoted wheel steering. One of the first
'W's is shown above with a Newcastle type body. SD's own petrol engine
was fitted and engine, gearbox and axles were all produced in SD's
Icknield Way works. Photo from the Goodwin Collection.
1948? The Fore & Aft tipper body becomes available.
The
Fore & Aft tipper body was introduced around 1948 and immediately
became popular due to its ability to compress the refuse when tipped
forward. The system was based on the German Faun design and was
produced in order to meet the increasing amounts of less dense refuse
being discarded. Photo from the Goodwin Collection.
1952 Cosmetic changes had taken place.
By
this time the ‘W’ sported larger headlights as seen here. The sign on
the radiator denotes that a Perkins diesel engine is fitted. Diesel engines became
an option from 1954, alongside SD's petrol engine. Photo supplied by Jaap Mikkers.
1953 The Bulk loader became available.
This
enabled Paladin containers to be handled by the Fore & Aft tipper.
The Paladin system of refuse containers was designed for bulk
collection of refuse from flats and apartments, using specially adapted
vehicles. This adaption of the Fore & Aft tipper permitted S&D
to gain a share of this market. Photo from the Goodwin Collection.
Mid 1950’s modifications to the rear of the Fore & Aft body
Alterations
to the F&A body were introduced so that the rear of the body had a
vertical
flat service and the protrusion was created on the rear door. Compare
this version with the one shown above under the 1952 title. The
trailer which was normally used for separate waste paper collection was
popular with many authorities. Photo supplied by Jaap Mikkers
1957 The Power Press gives added compaction.
From
1957 the ‘W’ type Fore & aft tipper had the option of Power Press.
This can be identified by the hydraulic operating cylinders fitted to
the roof of the body as shown. Also the hydraulic hoses on the tipping
frame pivot indicate that the body was fitted with power press which
increased the compression ratio to give an extra 50% load. From 1957
the majority of customers for Fore & Aft tippers specified the
Power Press.Photo from advertising brochure.
Late 1950’s saw an update to the cab and indicators.
The
four piece windscreen, with the ability to be opened, was replaced by a
two piece design, also the semaphore arm indicators were replaced by
indicator lights, and the door handles recessed as shown above. Photo
from Classic Refuse Trucks website from Jaap Mikkers' collection.