History
Ex British army ..........for resupply of armoured vehicles.
Fitted with 3 tonne crane,, 5500 kg self recovery winch 2x 500kg water jets, independent torsion bar suspension and dual circult 4 pot caliper disc brakes on all wheels.
Both leading wheel sets steer( twin steer) dual built in fire extingister system and fire warning system.
5 tonne payload, built in 24 volt urn and food cooker ,central lubrication system,central drivers postion with passenger either side, water proof drop sides and tail gate, twin bilge pumps, Detroit locker fitted to drive system and drive via bevel boxes and tracta joints.
Hydraulically operated choke, throttle etc.
weight 11 tonnes, will tow 10 tonnes with air trailer brakes.
Can be used for ship to shore , or follow tanks, cross rivers.
Will cross a 5 ft trench.
Can carry 38 troops.
Will travel forward or rearwards at speed via separate reversing gears in transfercase.
Sugested links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mr_pCrhTkk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7QFS7s2JXM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybiC2Uo483U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAq8psYV3NY
Modifications
Under restoration and is standard.