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Abstract
A pictorial survey of a wide range of low-cost vehicles in developing countries. It lists, for the planner and those influencing choice, the range of low-cost options available with their advantages, disadvantages and uses.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title Page | iii | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Table of Contents | v | ||
| Acknowledgements | vi | ||
| Part One | 1 | ||
| Part Two | 15 | ||
| Carrying Aids | 16 | ||
| Direct Headloading | 17 | ||
| Headstrap (or Tumpline) | 18 | ||
| Shoulder Strap | 19 | ||
| Shoulder Pole | 20 | ||
| Back Frame | 24 | ||
| Chee-geh | 26 | ||
| Wheelbarrows and Handcarts | 29 | ||
| Western Wheelbarrow | 30 | ||
| Chinese Wheelbarrow | 33 | ||
| SFTV (Small Farm Transport Vehicle) | 35 | ||
| Handcart | 38 | ||
| Animal Transport | 44 | ||
| Animal Panniers | 46 | ||
| Animal Sledge | 48 | ||
| Animal Cart | 50 | ||
| Pedal-Driven Vehicles | 56 | ||
| Bicycle | 57 | ||
| Load-Carrying Bicycle | 59 | ||
| Bicycle and Sidecar | 65 | ||
| Tricycle with Front Load Platform | 67 | ||
| Tricycle with Rear Load Platform | 69 | ||
| Oxtrike | 72 | ||
| Motor Cycles and Conversions | 74 | ||
| Motor Assisted Cycle | 74 | ||
| Motor Cycle | 77 | ||
| Scooter | 79 | ||
| Motor Cycle and Sidecar | 80 | ||
| Motor Tricycle | 81 | ||
| Bicycle and Motor Cycle Trailers | 83 | ||
| Two-Wheeled Bicycle Trailer | 84 | ||
| Two-Wheeled Motor Cycle/Scooter Trailer | 88 | ||
| Basic Motor Vehicles | 91 | ||
| Three-Wheeled | 91 | ||
| Four-Wheeled | 91 | ||
| Agricultural Vehicles | 98 | ||
| Animal-Drawn Tool Carrier | 98 | ||
| Single-Axle Tractor and Trailer | 100 | ||
| Semi-Permanent Agricultural Vehicle | 102 | ||
| Performance Characteristics of Low-Cost Vehicles | 104 | ||
| References | 106 |