The Atlas range of commercials was introduced in 1931 and remained in production until 1936. Both two axle (six ton) and three axle (eight to twelve ton) types were made.  

Six cylinder diesel engines were used, at first the 45/85 then the VR6.

Chassis numbers were in the 950xx range. 

The number made is not known and there are no known survivors.

Photo not yet available	Atlas chassis. The chassis cost £1440
	A 2 axle 6 ton Crossley Atlas with Dyson 7-8 ton trailer in the ownership of Hargreaves Bros of Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire.
	A 1933 Atlas destined for Mcmillans in Belfast photographed at the Crossley factory.

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity 8369 cc (45/85)  9120 cc (VR6) cylinders  6 in two banks of 3 bore 4 1/4 inches (108 mm) (45/85) 4 7/16 inches (112.7 mm) (VR6) stroke 6 inches (152.4 mm) compression ratio : RAC Horse Power 43.4 (45/85) 47.3 (VR6) valves overhead injection max power 85 bhp at 1800 rpm (45/80) 100 bhp at 1700 rpm (VR6) fuel consumption (typical)  . lubrication . max speed (approx) not known Gears 4 speed separately mounted from engine  3.68:1, 2.57:1, 1.43:1, 1:1 Optional two speed auxiliary gearbox from December 1932. Clutch single dry plate Drive Shaft Rear axle double reduction worm drive with worm on top ratio - 8.25:1 (other ratios optional)

wheelbase 16 ft 7.5 in (5067 mm) length width overall track Front - Rear -  weight 6 tons 4 cwt steering . suspension - front half elliptic springs suspension -rear half elliptic springs brakes Triple vacuum servo wheels/tyres 40 x 8 tyres Twin wheels at rear

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