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RAF Mechanical Transport - AP2782 - Group 6


BC = Bogie Centres. GC = Ground Clearance. TC = Turning Circle. WB = Wheelbase.

RAF (Stores) Ref Nos were not given in this document but where they are shown, they have been assumed from later versions of AP2782.  This edition also did not include photos so these have been added from AP2782A.  When a vehicle appears in more than one edition of AP2782, the technical details have been assembled from all available data.

High Pressure Jenny mounted on Tasker, 2 wheeled, flat platform trailer

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Unknown
Description Flat platform trailer equipped to mount Weaver Model 'J' high pressure Jenny.
Brakes Overrun
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Tyres 10.50-13 or 7.00-20
Dimensions Length - 12 ft 6 in; Width - 5 ft 10 in; Height - 7 ft 4 in; Towing eye to axle - 8 ft 0 in; Track - 5 ft 0 in.
Weights Laden - 1 ton 6 cwt:
Notes  

 

Air Compressor mounted on Tasker, 2 wheeled trailer chassis

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Unknown
Description Compressor is housed in an all metal body.  Three opening flaps along each side and running the full-length of of the housing.
Dimensions Overall - Length - 12 ft 4 in; Width - 5 ft 10 in; Height - 6 ft 6 in;

Internal - Length - 7 ft 3 in; Width - 3 ft 6½ in; Height - 3 ft 8½ in (centre); Roof camber - 6 in..

Weights Laden - 1 ton 10 cwt:
Notes Same chassis as Jenny shown above

 

150 gallon Water Tank mounted on Tasker, 2 wheeled trailer chassis

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/484
Description Tank capacity - 150 gallons nett.  Fitted with two semi-rotary hand pumps, filtration plant and Purafilter.
Dimensions Length - 11 ft 10 in; Width - 5 ft 8 in; Height - 6 ft 3 in.
Weights Laden - 1 ton 13 cwt:
Notes Same chassis as Jenny shown above

 

6.3 kVA Generator mounted on Tasker, 2 wheeled trailer chassis

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Unknown
Description 6.3 kVA petrol/electric AC generating set housed in a similar all metal body as the Air Compressor shown above except the two additional full-width doors are fitted at the rear.
Dimensions Overall - Length - 12 ft 4 in; Width - 5 ft 10 in; Height - 6 ft 6 in;

Internal - Length - 7 ft 3 in; Width - 3 ft 6½ in; Height - 3 ft 8½ in (centre); Roof camber - 6 in..

Weights Laden - 2 tons 0 cwt:
Notes Same chassis as Jenny shown above

 

15 cwt, 2 wheeled, 180 gallon Water Tank

Tasker, 15 cwt, 2-wheeled trailer with 150 gallon water tank

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Manufacturer Unknown
RAF Ref No Unknown
Description 180 gallon water tank, pumps, Patterson 'Stellar' filters, hose, floats and all fittings.
Brakes Internal expanding, operated by draw-eye over-running device.  Separate hand lever.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Wheels/Tyres Detachable steel disc, 10 stud/9.00-20
Supporting legs Adjustable, fitted front and rear.
Dimensions Length - 11 ft 8 in; Width - 6 ft 6 in; Height - 6 ft 2 in; G/C - 1 ft 5½ in; Towing eye to axle - 7 ft 9 in; Track - 5 ft 6 in.
Weights Unladen - 19 cwt; Laden - 1 ton 15½ cwt:
Notes  

 

2 wheel Dental trailer

Manufacturer Eccles
RAF Ref No Unknown
Description Caravan type (Eccles) body.  Divided into reception, office and surgery compartments.  Fitted with dental chair, lathe, instruments, etc.  Carrier fitted at front of trailer for tent, poles and pegs.
Brakes Internal expanding, operated on over-run. Hand parking brake.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Wheels/Tyres Detachable pressed steel, 5 stud/6.50-17
Supporting legs Four scissor pattern, brace operated, attached to sub-members of frame at corner.
Dimensions Overall - Length - 19 ft 2 in; Width - 6 ft 8½ in; Height - 8 ft 6 in; G/C - 8½ in; Towing eye to axle - 11 ft 7¾ in; Track - 5 ft 5 in.

Internal - Length - 14 ft 0 in; Width - 6 ft 0 in; Height - 6 ft 3½ in

Weights Unladen - 1 ton 5½ cwt; Laden - 1 ton 8½ cwt:
Notes  

 

Trailer, 1 ton, 2-wheeled, end tipping (pneumatic tyres)

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/582
Description End tipping body with hand-operated tipping gear. 
Brakes Over-run. Hand parking brake.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Wheels/Tyres Artillery wheels/6.00-19 pneumatic tyres
Dimensions Overall - Length - 10 ft 0 in; Width - 5 ft 6 in; Height - 5 ft 10 in.

Internal - Length - 6 ft 0 in; Width - 4 ft 0 in; Height - 1 ft 8 in sides with 2 in high detachable extensions to sides.

Weights Unladen - 8 cwt.
Notes  

 

Trailer, 1 ton, 2-wheeled, end tipping (steel tyres)

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/1250
Description End tipping body with hand-operated tipping gear. 
Brakes Over-run. Hand parking brake.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Wheels 30 x 5 fabricated steel wheels.
Dimensions Overall - Length - 10 ft 0 in; Width - 5 ft 6 in; Height - 5 ft 10 in.

Internal - Length - 6 ft 0 in; Width - 4 ft 0 in; Height - 1 ft 8 in sides with 2 in high detachable extensions to sides.

Weights Unladen - 8 cwt.
Notes  

 

Tecalemit, 2 wheeled Mobile Servicing Trailer

Tecalemit, 2 wheeled Mobile Servicing Trailer

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Manufacturer Brockhouse
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/1249
Purpose Servicing unit for MT vehicles for washing, lubrication and tyre inflation.
Description Chassis Construction - Rolled steel channel, electrically welded where necessary.  Fitted with rigid pole-type drawbar accommodating the brake operating gear and towing eye.  On some models the drawbar is fitted with a detachable castor wheel and a towing handle to enable the trailer to be moved manually for short distances.

Body - Steel framed panelled with sheet metal, four side doors, one hinged at the bottom to form a loading ramp.  Adjustable legs at each corner of the body stabilise the trailer when it is in operational use.

Equipment: -

An air-compressor set comprising a Howard and Dennis, twin cylinder, air cooled compressor, driven by a JAP Model 5 air-cooled petrol engine and an air receiver provided compressed air for tyre inflation and for pressure lubricating.  The capacity of the compressor is 6½ cu ft/min at 150 lbs/sq in.  Three six gallon oil drums, each fitted with a compressed air operated pump are provided for chassis, engine and gear oil.  Delivery pressure of engine and gear oil is 700 lbs/sq in, chassis oil is 4,000 lbs/sq in.  A container for penetrating oil is connected direct to and operates at the air receiver pressure.  Other containers are provided for special lubricants which are only required in small quantities. 

A trolley, housed in the forward bay, is equipped with a water pump driven by a second JAP Model 5 engine; this is primarily intended for the washing MT vehicles.  The delivery capacity of the pump is 2½ gallons/min at 200 lbs/sq in.  The trolley is used in conjunction with a 50 gallon water reservoir constructed of canvas and a collapsible metal frame.

Ancillary equipment includes hand-operated oil and grease guns, a gun filler for hub lubricant, lengths of hose fitted with delivery valvesand nozzle and a tyre inflation gun.

Brakes Over-run brake gear operated by the towing eye.  A parking brake handle is fitted on the drawbar.
Suspension Semi-elliptic, underslung on axle.
Wheels/Tyres 2-piece, 5 stud/32 x 6
Dimensions Overall - Length - 14 ft 6 in; Width - 6 ft 9 in; Height - 7 ft 2 in; Height of body platform - 1 ft 4 in; Track - 6 ft 0 in.

Internal - Length - 9 ft 6 in; Width - 4 ft 4 in; Height - 5 ft 10 in.

Weights Laden - 1 ton 18 cwt.
Notes Also shown in AP2782A, Section 24

 

Eagle, 2-wheel, flat platform trailer

Eagle trailer, 2 ton, 2-wheel, flat platform

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Manufacturer Eagle
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/345
Chassis Construction Rolled steel channel suitably welded where necessary.  Fitted with rigid triangular type drawbar at front.  Hinged supporting legs at each corner of chassis.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Wheels/Tyres Divide type/10.50-13 HD
Body Flat platform body with chock rail 2½ in high all round.  Platform extend over and beyond wheels at either side. Roping eyes fitted all round .
Dimensions Overall - Length - 24 ft 8 in; Width - 7 ft 6 in; Height - 3 ft 8 in.

Body - Length - 20 ft 8 in; Width - 7 ft 6 in; Height - 3 ft 4 in.

Weights not stated
Notes Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15.

 

7 ton, 8 wheeled (4 dual wheels), trailer chassis (Hands) with low loading flat platform

Hands trailer, 7 ton, 4-twin wheels, low loading flat platform

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Manufacturer Hands
RAF Ref No Unknown
Chassis Construction Straight frame, rolled steel channel sections, electrically welded.  Two drawbars, of channel section 4 ft 9 in and 14 ft 6 in long are supplied with each trailer.  They are attached to the forecarriage by quickly detachable pins.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Brakes Vacuum operated on rear wheels only.
Wheels/Tyres 6.00x13 twins, 6 stud/29 x 8
Body Flat timber platform body.

Spare wheel carrier mounted under chassis.

Dimensions Length - 21 ft 8 in; Width - 7 ft 6 in; Height - 3 ft 3 in; Towing eye to front axle (short drawbar) - 6 ft 8¼ in; WB - 17 ft 11 in; Track - 5 ft 10 in.
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 10¾ cwt.
Notes Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15.

 

Carrimore, 6 ton, low loading fuselage transporting trailer

Carrimore trailer, 6 ton, 4-twin wheels, low loading platform

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Manufacturer Carrimore
RAF Ref No Unknown
Turntable Lock limited to 35 degrees either way.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Brakes Rear wheels fitted with Girling brakes operated by vacuum servo from tractor.  Single line system.  Hand wheel for parking interconnected with linkage.
Wheels/Tyres Eight wheels/29-8 Duals all round
Body Flat platform fitted with adjustable longitudinal channel track to take trolley wheels.  Channel tracks measure 3½ in wide by 2 in high and, measured across centres, they can be adjusted from a minimum of 3 ft 2 in to a maximum of 7 ft 10 in.  Including the minimum and maximum there are eight positions for each track, spaced at 3½ in intervals.
Dimensions Overall - Length (with towbar) - 38 ft 6 in, (without towbar) - 32 ft 9 in; Width - 8 ft 6 in; Height - 3 ft 0 in; Towing eye to front axle - 11 ft 6 in; WB - 20 ft 0 in; Track - 5 ft 10 in.

Body - Length - 31 ft 0 in; Width - 8 ft 6 in; Height - 2 ft 9¾  in.

Weights not stated
Notes Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15.

 

Trailer, 20-ton, 16 wheeled, low loading, SMT

SMT trailer, 20-ton, 8-wheel, low loading

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Manufacturer SMT
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/1147
Purpose Transportation of heavy equipment.
Chassis Construction Dropped frame of rolled steel section, gusseted and welded where necessary.  The rear ends of the longitudinal members are swept-down to form part of the loading ramps; ramp attachments are provided along the sides for side loading.  The platform is of hardwood.  Two steel rollers are fitted, one at the front and one at the rear, to guide the winch cable of the towing vehicle.
Forecarriage and Steering Front wheels mounted on twin turntables, coupled by tubular rods and hinged yokes to the triangular drawbar assembly.  The drawbar is pivoted at the centre and the construction permits Ackermann type steering up to an angle of 45 degrees in unison with drawbar articulation.  The drawbar is fitted with a swivel towing eye.  Adjustment of the transverse connecting rods is effected by means of adjustable eccentric pins.
Suspension Underslung semi-elliptic laminated springs connected by links to double acting trunnion brackets.
Axles Two 4½ in diameter oscillating axles in line.
Brakes Westinghouse 2-pipe line pressure system operating on all wheels.  Should the trailer become detached from the prime-mover, the brakes operate automatically on 'break-away' principle.  It is vitally important that no secondary means of towing, such as cable or chain, be connected between the trailer and prime-mover, because if the drawbar attachment should fail, this additional towing device would defeat the object of the 'break-away' safety system.  A hand operated parking brake is fitted at the front offside of the trailer, this system is cable operated and interconnected with the main brake linkage.
Loading gear Two loading props at the rear end attached by hinge pins to the underside of the chassis frame and held by clip in the stowage position.  Four 2-piece ramps each 12 ft long and 1 ft 1 in wide; four ramp pedestals.
Equipment Four wheel scotches, two 12 ton hydraulic jacks, timber baulks, one towing hitch (welded to chassis main rear cross member), four heavy duty chains with adjustable turnbuckles, grease gun and spanners.  Equipment carrier under chassis frame and toolbox in nearside front corner of platform.
Wheels/Tyres 6.00x13, 5-3/8 in off-set 8 stud, four-piece rim/29 x 8 HD
Dimensions Overall - Length (with drawbar) - 29 ft 6½ in, (without drawbar) - 24 ft 3 in; Width - 9 ft 0¾  in; Height - 5 ft 0 in; Towing eye to front axle - 8 ft 3 in; WB - 16 ft 6½ in; TC - 62 ft; G/C - 6½ in; Track - 7 ft 1½ in (outer pair), 2 ft 2½ in (inner pair).

Front platform - Length - 4 ft 0 in; Width - 9 ft 0¾  in; Height - 3 ft 9 in;

Main platform - Length - 15 ft 2 in; Width - 9 ft 0¾  in; Height - 3 ft 0½ in;

Weights Unladen - 7 tons 4 cwt; Laden - 27 tons 4 cwt; Standing tonnage (drawbar stowed) - 27.47
Notes Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15 and AP2782B, Section 8.

 

3-ton, long low loading articulated trailer (Tasker)

3-ton, long low loading articulated trailer (Tasker)

Queen Mary trailer and Bedford MW tractor at East Kirkby

 

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/303 and/or 16A/345
Chassis Construction Rolled steel sections, electrically welded.  3-point suspension .  Fitted with retractable jockey wheels at forward end for support of semi-trailer when detached from prime-mover.
Suspension Independent coil-springs.
Brakes Internal expanding, operated by single line vacuum system from prime-mover.  Hand parking brake fitted.
Wheels/Tyres Steel disc, 8 stud/10.50-20 singles
Body Well type with hinged tailboard, which forms loading ramp when lowered.  The tailboard, floor and interior body sides are timber lined. A hinged superstructure is fitted along each side to support aircraft mainplanes in transit.
Dimensions Complete vehicle (Commer) - Length - 50 ft 0 in; Width - 8 ft 6 in; Height - 12 ft 3 in, 7 ft 3 in (superstructure lowered).

Trailer - Length - 40 ft 0 in (internal - 34 ft 0 in); Width - 8 ft 6 in (internal - 6 ft 0 in); Height - 12 ft 3 in, 5 ft 6 in (superstructure lowered) (internal - 11 ft 0½ in, 2 ft 6 in  (superstructure lowered)).

Weights Unladen - 5 tons 0½ cwt, Laden - 8 tons 0¾ cwt.
Notes For use with Commer, 4x2, 8ft wheelbase tractor or Bedford, OXC tractor with Tasker ramp and attachment. (see Group 3)

Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15.

 

5-ton, long low loading articulated trailer

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/1068
Chassis Construction Rolled steel sections, electrically welded with front section bolted through gussets to main section and built out to overall frame width.
Suspension Coil-springs with auxiliary air spring device and Luvax shock absorbers.
Brakes Bendix hydraulic assemblies operated by single line vacuum system from prime-mover.  A unit assembly embodying the servo cylinder, master cylinder and hand brake screw is fitted in the first nearside frame bay.
Jockey Wheels A pair of 9 in diameter wheels mounted on a pivoted axle and manually operated through a pair of bevels.  The gear can be detached as a complete unit.

A winding handle and steering tiller for the jockey wheel assembly is carried.

Wheels/Tyres Steel disc, 10x20/13.50-20 singles
Body Heavier designed body as compared with the Tasker 3 ton, low loading articulated trailer (see above), but otherwise similar.  The tailboard is 3 ft 11 in deep and designed to carry a 1 ton load when in the horizontal position.  A double spare wheel carrier is fitted in the frame front section.
Dimensions Length - 40 ft 0 in (internal - 34 ft 0 in); Width - 9 ft 0 in (internal - 6 ft 1¼ in); Height - 12 ft 3¾ in, 4 ft 4¾ in (superstructure lowered) (internal - 5 ft 6¾ in (inside wheel arches).
Weights not stated
Notes For use with Crossley, Commer, 4x2, 8ft wheelbase tractor or Bedford, OXC tractor with Tasker ramp and attachment. (see Group 3)

Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15.

 

3-ton, short low loading, articulated trailer

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Unknown
Chassis Construction Rolled steel sections, electrically welded.  3-point suspension.
Suspension Coil-springs with auxiliary air spring device and Luvax shock absorbers.
Brakes Bendix hydraulic assemblies operated by single line vacuum system from prime-mover.  Hand parking brake fitted on nearside.
Jockey Wheels A pair of jockey wheels mounted on a pivoted axle and operated by a vertical screw through a pair of bevels.

A winding handle and steering tiller for the jockey wheel assembly is carried.

Wheels/Tyres Steel disc, 10.00 x 20/13.50-20 singles
Body Well type with hinged tailboard, which forms loading ramp when lowered.  The tailboard, floor and interior body sides are timber lined. A hinged superstructure is fitted along each side to support aircraft mainplanes in transit.
Dimensions Trailer - Length - 30 ft 0 in (internal - 24 ft 0 in); Width - 8 ft 6 in (internal - 6 ft 0 in); Height - 12 ft 3 in, 5 ft 6 in (superstructure lowered) (internal - 11 ft 0½ in, 2 ft 6 in  (superstructure lowered)).
Weights Unladen - 5 tons 0½ cwt, Laden - 8 tons 0¾ cwt.
Notes For use with Commer, 4x2, 8ft wheelbase tractor or Bedford, OXC tractor with Tasker ramp and attachment. (see Group 3)

Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15.

 

3-ton, short high loading articulated trailer

3-ton, short high loading articulated trailer

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Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/302
Chassis Construction Constructed of rolled steel sections, suitably braced to prevent frame whip electrically welded where necessary and fitted with Tasker ball-coupling.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Brakes Vacuum servo cylinder controlled from tractor operates via a cable and compensator on the axle.  Rod connection from compensator to brake. Hand parking lever fitted on nearside.
Jockey Wheels Hinged triangular leg frame with 16 in diameter jockey wheels on a pivoted oscillating axle and operated by a horizontal screw through bevels by a detachable handle on the nearside.
Steady legs Of tubular pattern fitted on each side of trailer at front.
Wheels/Tyres Divided type, 221 mm bore, 8 stud/13.50-20 singles.  Double type of spare wheel carrier fitted under frame bracing.
Body Flat wooden platform fitted with rounded corners at front and with a 3 in chock rail all round the top edge, the chock rail at the rear being hinged.  Convex wearing irons on sides and floor.  Roping hooks welded to angle framing.
Dimensions Length - 21 ft 6 in (internal - 21 ft 2 in); Width - 7 ft 6 in (internal - 7 ft 2 in); Height - 4 ft 8 in, 4 ft 5 in (Loading height).
Weights not stated
Notes Suitable for 3/4 ton loads and for attaching to Crossley,  Commer, Type Q or Bedford, Model OXC tractor units. (see Group 3)

Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15.

 

3-ton, long high loading articulated trailer

Manufacturer Tasker
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/301
Chassis Construction Constructed of rolled steel sections, suitably braced to prevent frame whip electrically welded where necessary and fitted with Tasker ball-coupling.
Suspension Semi-elliptic
Brakes Vacuum servo cylinder controlled from tractor operates via a cable and compensator on the axle.  Rod connection from compensator to brake. Hand parking lever fitted on nearside.
Jockey Wheels Hinged triangular leg frame with 16 in diameter jockey wheels on a pivoted oscillating axle and operated by a horizontal screw through bevels by a detachable handle on the nearside.
Steady legs Of tubular pattern fitted on each side of trailer at front.
Wheels/Tyres Divided type, 221 mm bore, 8 stud/13.50-20 singles.  Double type of spare wheel carrier fitted under frame bracing.
Body Flat wooden platform fitted with rounded corners at front and with a 3 in chock rail all round the top edge, the chock rail at the rear being hinged.  Convex wearing irons on sides and floor.  Roping hooks welded to angle framing.
Dimensions Length - 33 ft 6 in (internal - 33 ft 2 in); Width - 7 ft 6 in (internal - 7 ft 2 in); Height - 4 ft 8 in.
Weights not stated
Notes Suitable for 3/4 ton loads and for attaching to Crossley,  Commer, Type Q or Bedford, Model OXC tractor units. (see Group 3)

Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15.

 

Tender, Torpedo Carrying, Bedford Trailer Appliance

Tender, Torpedo Carrying, Bedford Trailer Appliance

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Manufacturer Tasker
Chassis Tractor unit  - Bedford OXC, details of which can be found in Group 3.

Semi-trailer - Tasker drop-frame semi-trailer.

Body Body - Trailer is fitted with a superstructure to carry either: -
  1. Five Mk XII torpedoes
  2. Four Mk XIII torpedoes
Dimensions Vehicle - Length - 35 ft 1 in; Width - 9 ft 1 in; Height - 7 ft 1 in.

Trailer - Length - 21 ft 6 in; Width - 9 ft 1 in; Height - not stated.

Weights Unladen - 5 tons 2¾ cwt  Laden (4 x Mk XIII) - 9 tons 13 cwt, (5 x Mk XII) - 9 tons 17 cwt::
Suspension not stated
Tyres Four 10.50-20 singles (in-line)
Brakes not stated

 

Douglas, 30 cwt, High Loading Industrial Truck, Model 126A, non-elevating

Douglas, 30 cwt, 3x2, Model 126A Industrial Truck

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Manufacturer Douglas
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/586
Type High loading, non-elevating
Engine Douglas, horizontally-opposed, twin-cylinder, air-cooled, side valve, petrol.  Bore: 68 mm (2.677 in), Stroke: 82 mm (3.228 in), Capacity: 596 cc (36.35 cu in), Governed speed - 2,800 rpm.
Transmission Clutch - Borg and Beck single plate

Drive - Bevel and Spur gear between engine and front-wheel spindle

Steering Front-wheel unit rotated by spur gearing from steering column.  180 degree rotation of the steering wheel gives reverse motion.
Brakes Foot - Internal expanding operating on rear wheels. Hand brake - contracting band type, operating on transmission and interconnected with clutch.
Load capacity 30 cwt on hard level surface.
Dimensions Vehicle - Length - 10 ft 1-3/8; Width over rear wheels - 2 ft 9¾ in (solid tyres), 3 ft 1¾ in (pneumatic tyres); Height - 4 ft 2 in.

Platform - Length - 6 ft 0½ in; Width - 3 ft 3 in; Height - 1 ft 6-7/16 in.

Crated - Length - 10 ft 6 in; Width - 3 ft 7 in; Height - 4 ft 7 in.

Weights 13 cwt approx.  Crated weight - 19 cwt
Tyres Solis, 17.25-5 (18-7 pneumatic tyres can be fitted to the rear wheels on certain models)
Notes Also shown in AP2782, Section 16.

 

Lister, 1-ton, Model PHC/SS3 auto truck

Manufacturer Lister
RAF Ref No Possibly 16A/587
Engine JAP, single-cylinder, air-cooled (twin fans), petrol.  Capacity: 600 cc; Power - 4/6 hp
Transmission Gearbox - 2 speed and 1 reverse.  Ratios - 2 to 1 and 1 to 1, reverse - 2.6 to 1.

Drive - Chain drive, Single roller chains: primary - ½ in pitch; secondary - ¾ in pitch; final - 1 in pitch.

Steering Front-wheel unit rotated by spur gearing from steering column.  180 degree rotation of the steering wheel gives reverse motion.
Brakes Foot - Internal expanding operating on rear wheels and controlled from driver's seat by foot operated ratchet lever and rod.
Dimensions Vehicle - Length - 8 ft 10¼ in; Width - 4 ft 3½ in; Height - 4 ft 2 in; WB - 15 ft 10¾ in; TC - 7 ft 3 in.

Platform - Length - 5 ft 0 in; Width - 3 ft 0 in; Height - 10-5/8 in (in lowered position).

Weights 15 cwt approx
Tyres Solid, 10.00-4, 8.00-3, 17.00-5
Notes Also shown in AP2782A, Section 16.

 

Morrison 10 cwt, Model F66 electric van

Manufacturer Morrison
RAF Ref No Unknown
Motor Morrison patent.
Battery Type K17, 30 x 2V cells, capacity 244 Ah
Control By automatic delay-action foot control, different speeds being obtained by means of magnetic contactors.
Gear ratios These give speeds of approximately 12, 15 and 18 mph
Rear axle Helical bevel gears with four star differential unit.
Brakes Foot - Lockheed hydraulic on all four wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on rear wheels.
Tyres 5.25-16
Dimensions Length - 10 ft 2 in (internal - 6 ft 8 in); Width - 4 ft 4 in (internal - 4 ft 0 in); Height - not stated (internal - 3 ft 4 in); WB - 5 ft 7 in; TC - 29 ft 0 in; Track - 3 ft 9 in.
Weights 13 cwt approx.  Crated weight - 19 cwt
Notes Also shown in AP2782A, Section 16.

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