THE CROSSLEY IGL1

In 1923 the Government of India, then still under British rule, issued a specification for a basic but rugged goods vehicle with a cargo capacity of 30 cwt (1500kg).
To meet this Crossley designed a vehicle that they designated as the Indian Government Lorry or IGL. (After further versions appeared, the original became known as the IGL1.)

 As well as India, the IGL was also sold on the home market and to South Africa and Canada. The chassis was also used to carry an armoured car body and when used for this purpose was designated as the IGA.

The engine used was the 4531 cc unit from the 25/30.

Chassis numbers were in the 30xxxx range.

None are known to survive.

BODY STYLES

Crossley IGL1

The IGL1
(Has anyone got a better photo?)

SPECIFICATION

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity

4531 cc

cylinders
Four
bore
4 inches (101.6 mm)
stroke
5 ½ inches (140 mm)
compression ratio
.
carburettor
Zenith
valves
side
lubrication
pressure fed to bearings
ignition
magneto
max power
65 bhp
fuel consumption (typical)
11 miles per imperial gallon (25 litres/100km)
max speed (approx)
30 mph (48 km/hr)
Gears
4 speed gearbox separate from engine by a short shaft with universal joints. Right hand change.
ratios: 5.44, 3.28, 1.87 and 1:1
Drive shaft Propellor shaft enclosed in torque tube. Torque tube bolted to diferential housing and diagonally braced to rear axle casing.
Final Drive worm over wheel drive 7:1 ratio
Clutch
cone type
Axle
Front - beam axle
Rear - steel casing with fully floating drive shafts

wheelbase
11 feet 3 inches (3429 mm)
length
.
track
4 feet 9 inches (1448 mm)
weight (unladen)
4600 pounds (2086 kg)
steering
turning circle 44 feet 6 inches (13. 6 m)
suspension - front
semi elliptic springs underslung
suspension -rear
semi elliptic springs underslung
brakes
pedal operated contracting shoes on transmission
hand lever operated expanding shoes on rear wheels
wheels/tyres
Seven spoke artillery wheels.
Solid tyres. Front - 34 x 4 inches. Rear 34 x 8 inches.
fuel capacity main tank behind dashboard - 15.5 imp gallons (70.5 litres)
reserve under driving seat - 10 imp gallons (45.5 litres)
Lighting Acetylene and oil

 



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