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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.)
