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Mechanical Transport AP2782A (Section 15) - Trailers and Transporters
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Brockhouse, 3¼-ton,
4-wheel, Mk I trailer chassis Brockhouse, 5-ton, 4-wheel, Mk II trailer chassis Eagle trailer, 5 ton, 4-wheel Brockhouse & Eagle, 6 ton, 4-wheel, trailer chassis |
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These four trailer chassis are used for the mounting of a wide range of different technical bodies and equipment. Basic details of these vehicles is given immediately below, whilst details of the technical equipment fitted is shown further down the page. |
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Brockhouse, 3¼-ton,
4-wheel, Mk I trailer chassis
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| Construction |
Side members, front cross members and fore carriage
of rolled steel channel, two tubular cross members of chrome
molybdenum at rear of chassis.
Laminated spring mounted drawbar to the rear cross member. |
| Suspension | Independent springing, torsion bar type, each wheel attached to a torque shaft by an oscillating arm. Torque shafts of silico-manganese steel housed in tubular cross members. Rubber bearer blocks, fitted to the chassis limit the suspension movement and support the chassis in the event of suspension failure. |
| Wheels & Tyres | 6.00x13 2-piece wheels with eight 7/8 in studs. 10.50-13 single tyres. |
| Steering | Turntable, limited lock - 27 deg each way. |
| Brakes | Hydraulic on al wheels, vacuum servo operated. A parking brake lever is fitted on the nearside. |
| Dimensions |
Overall length (towbar horizontal) - 21 ft 6½ in;
Length of frame - 15 ft 6¼ in; Overall Width - 7 ft 6 in; Frame width - 3 ft 10 in (front), 4 ft 6-5/8 in (rear) Height (frame laden) - 3 ft 0½ in; WB - 8 ft 11 in; TC - 45 ft; Track - 6 ft 5½ in: |
| Notes | Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15. |
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Brockhouse, 5-ton,
4-wheel, Mk II trailer chassis
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1116 |
| Suspension | Semi-elliptical, front and rear: |
| Wheels & Tyres | 6.00x13 2-piece wheels with eight 1 in studs. 10.50-13 HD single tyres. |
| Steering | Turntable |
| Brakes | Single line vacuum system operated from vacuum tank on motive unit. Braking on rear wheels only. Separate hand parking brake on the nearside for applying brakes when disconnected from tractor. |
| Dimensions |
Overall length (tow-bar horizontal) - 21 ft 6½ in;
Length of frame - 15 ft 6¼ in; Overall Width - 7 ft 6 in; Frame width - 3 ft 10 in (front), 4 ft 6-5/8 in (rear) Height (frame laden) - 3 ft 0½ in; WB - 8 ft 11 in; G/C - 7½ in (front springs); TC - 45 ft; Track - 6 ft 7 in: Centre towing eye to turntable pivot - 9 ft 1 in |
| Towing equipment |
Front - Triangular drawbar attached by hinge pins to
turntable , swivel towing eye. Rear - Towing hook mounted on laminated spring drawbar. |
| Notes | Also shown in AP2782, Section 4. |
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Eagle, 5 ton, 4-wheel, trailer chassis
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1117 |
| Suspension | Semi-elliptical, front and rear: |
| Wheels & Tyres | 6.00x13 wheels with eight 9/167 in studs. 10.50-13 single tyres. |
| Steering | Turntable |
| Brakes | Single line vacuum system operated from vacuum tank on motive unit. Braking on rear wheels only. Separate hand parking brake for applying brakes when disconnected from tractor. |
| Dimensions |
Overall length (towbar horizontal) - 21 ft 9 in;
Length of frame - 15 ft 0 in; Overall Width - 7 ft 3-3/8 in; Frame width - 3 ft 5 in (front), 4 ft 2 in (rear) Height (frame laden) - 2 ft 5 in; WB - 8 ft 6 in; G/C - 9½ in; TC - 45 ft; Track - 6 ft 7 in: Centre towing eye to turntable pivot - 8 ft 11¾ in |
| Notes | Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15 and AP2782B, Section 8. |
| Brockhouse & Eagle, 6 ton, 4-wheel, trailer chassis | |
| RAF Ref No | 16A/1139 |
| Suspension | Progressive semi-elliptical, all interchangeable. |
| Wheels & Tyres | Either 4-piece or 2-piece 6.00x13 wheels with eight 9/167 in studs. 10.50-13 single tyres. Hubs - Standar hubs, type 45 low loading. |
| Steering | Turntable (Lock limited to 27 degrees) |
| Brakes | Single line vacuum system operated from vacuum tank on motive unit. Girling brakes on rear wheels only operated from a single Clayton cylinder. Separate hand parking brake for applying brakes when disconnected from tractor. Extension from vacuum piping to connector on rear cross member to operate brakes on a second trailer when towing in tandam. |
| Dimensions |
Overall length (towbar horizontal) - 22 ft 9 in;
(less towbar) - 16 ft 3 in; Length of frame - 15 ft 6 in; Overall Width - 7 ft 5¾ in; Frame width - 3 ft 10½ in Height (frame laden) - 2 ft 10½ in; WB - 8 ft 11 in; G/C - 9½ in; TC - 45 ft; Track - 6 ft 7 in: Centre towing eye - (to turntable pivot) - 6 ft 6 in; (to front axle) - 10 ft 1½ in |
| Notes |
Rear towing attachment - Pin and pintle. Also shown in AP2782A, Section 15 and AP2782B, Section 8. |
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Eagle trailer, 30 cwt, 2-wheel |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Trailer, 10 cwt, 2-wheel, GS
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| RAF Ref No | Probably 16A/1844 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Hands trailer, 30 cwt, 2-wheel |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/564, 16A565 (Mk 2) |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | Mk 2 Moved to AP2782B, Section 8 |
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Tasker trailer, 20 cwt, 2-wheel, end tipping |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/582 (pneumatic tyres); 16A/1250 (steel tyres) |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Eagle trailer, 2 ton, 2-wheel, flat platform
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| RAF Ref No | 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 AP2782, Group 6. |
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Tasker semi-trailer, 3-ton, long low loading
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/303 and/ 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 AP2782, Group 6. |
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Tasker semi-trailer, 3-ton, short low loading |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| 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 AP2782, Group 6. |
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Tasker semi-trailer, 3-ton, long high loading |
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| RAF Ref No | 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 AP2782, Group 6. |
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Tasker semi-trailer, 3-ton,
short high loading
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| RAF Ref No | 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. |
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Tasker semi-trailer, 5-ton, long low loading |
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| RAF Ref No | 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 AP2782, Group 6. |
| British Trailer, semi-trailer, 7-ton, twin wheel | |
| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Kentucky, semi-trailer, 7-ton, twin wheel, panel cargo
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| Manufacturer | Kentucky but similar types were built to the same specification by Edwards Iron Works, Highway Trailer Co, Whitehead and Kales, W C Nabors and Carter Manufacturing Co. The specification stipulating that parts should be interchangeable between models. |
| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
| Suspension | Semi-elliptical with auxiliary |
| Brakes | Bendix duo-servo internal expanding operated by vacuum servo from motive unit. Vacuum tank on semi-trailer. If articulated trailer accidentally disconnected from motive unit, vacuum brakes are automatically applied. No hand brake is fitted but chock blocks are supplied to hold trailer when disconnected. |
| Turntable | Semi-automatic type, coupled automatically, uncoupled manually. Type - Dayton Universal 33in diameter |
| Retractable Undercarriage | Folding type legs, crank operated. In addition, semi-trailer is fitted with auxiliary support legs at forward end to prevent nose-diving when uncoupled with an uneven load. |
| Tyres | 7.50-20 10-ply, dual with spare carried forward end of body. |
| Body | Steel sides, 42 in high, flat floor, tarpaulin cover. Drop tail board, 2 ft high. |
| Dimensions |
Trailer - Length - 17 ft 2 in (internal - 16 ft
0 in); Width - 7 ft 6 in (internal - 7 ft 0 in); Height - 8 ft 1¼ in
(internal - 3 ft 6 in, loading height - 4 ft 4¼ in); WB - 12ft 1 in*; Track -
5 ft 7 in: Coupled to motive unit - Length - 29 ft 6 in; Width - 7 ft 6 in; Height - 8 ft 1¼ in |
| Weights | Coupled to motive unit - Unladen - 6 tons 9 cwt; Laden - 12 tons 7 cwt: |
| Notes |
Also shown in AP2782, Group 2. *Kingpin to axle of articulated trailer. |
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SMT trailer, 20-ton, 8-wheel, low loading
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| RAF Ref No | 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 AP2782, Group 6 and AP2782B, Section 8 |
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Brockhouse semi-trailer, 3¼-ton,
4-wheel, Mk 1
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/344 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Eagle trailer, 4 ton, 4-wheel,
low loading
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1115 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Eagle trailer, 4 ton, 4-wheel,
low loading
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1136 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Eagle trailer, 5 ton, 4-wheel
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1165 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | Moved to AP2782B, Section 8 |
| Brockhouse & Eagle trailer, 6 ton, 4-wheel | |
| RAF Ref No | 16A/1139 |
| Suspension | Progressive semi-elliptical, all interchangeable. |
| Wheels/Tyres | Either 4-piece or 2-piece 6.00x13 wheels with eight 9/167 in studs. 10.50-13 single tyres. Hubs - Standard hubs, type 45 low loading. |
| Steering | Turntable (Lock limited to 27 degrees) |
| Brakes | Single line vacuum system operated from vacuum tank on motive unit. Girling brakes on rear wheels only operated from a single Clayton cylinder. Separate hand parking brake for applying brakes when disconnected from tractor. Extension from vacuum piping to connector on rear cross member to operate brakes on a second trailer when towing in tandem. |
| Dimensions |
Overall length (towbar horizontal) - 22 ft 9 in;
(less towbar) - 16 ft 3 in; Length of frame - 15 ft 6 in; Overall Width - 7 ft 5¾ in; Frame width - 3 ft 10½ in Height (frame laden) - 2 ft 10½ in; WB - 8 ft 11 in; G/C - 9½ in; TC - 45 ft; Track - 6 ft 7 in: Centre towing eye - (to turntable pivot) - 6 ft 6 in; (to front axle) - 10 ft 1½ in |
| Notes |
Rear towing attachment - Pin and pintle. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4 and AP2782B, Section 8. |
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Carrimore trailer, 6 ton, 4-twin wheels, low loading platform
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| Turntable | Lock limited to 35 degrees either way. |
| 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. |
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Hands trailer, 7 ton, 4-twin
wheels, low loading flat platform
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| 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 AP2782, Group 6. |
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Tasker semi-trailer, 8/9-ton,
4-wheel, excavator carrying
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1143 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Hands, 10 ton, 4-twin wheel, flat platform trailer
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1144 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Brockhouse, 10 ton, 4-twin
wheel, flat platform trailer
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1257 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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SMT trailer, 20-ton, 8-twin
wheel, Mk 2 loading
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1148 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | Moved to AP2782B, Section 8 |
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Trailer, 40-ton, 12-twin wheel, transporter
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1251 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Trailer, 10 cwt, 2-wheel,
lightweight GS
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1135 |
| General Information | |
| Chassis type | |
| Body | |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tyres | |
| Equipment | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Notes | |
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Tasker semi-trailer, 8-ton,
2-wheel, drop frame with Type 'D' body
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1244 |
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Brockhouse trailer, 5-ton,
4-wheel, Mk 2 flat platform
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1163 |
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Wilmot, 2-ton, 4-wheel, works
truck trailer
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1022 |
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Eagle trailer, 6-ton, 4-twin
wheel, fuselage transporter
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1037 |
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Scammell, 6-ton, 2-wheeled, Type MH6S/15P10 semi-trailer, flat platform
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1475 |
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Dyson, 50 ton, 16 twin-wheeled,
plant transporting trailer
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1643 |
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