robin craig Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 We are "toying" with the idea of one, we have been looking to see what use we have for that system. I know someone has the improved version and I know someone else was converting an MMLC to a wrecker, but are there any MMLC out there at the minute? Anyone know what a complete running to tidy one is worth on the UK market and what do the flatracks go for. Any comments about these vehicles is welcome. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 We are "toying" with the idea of one, we have been looking to see what use we have for that system. I know someone has the improved version and I know someone else was converting an MMLC to a wrecker, but are there any MMLC out there at the minute? Anyone know what a complete running to tidy one is worth on the UK market and what do the flatracks go for. Any comments about these vehicles is welcome. Robin will let you know when I collect mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Gents Sadly admin has told me we are not buying one or any of these three which are in Albeta, Canada. $15,000 each of $35,000 for the trio. Road ready, paint untidy. His details by pm from me or go to www.kijiji.ca and search DAF in Alberta. Gosh darn it we could have used one of these. (I have the full consent of the owner and his permission to use these pictures) R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 is that Canadian dollars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 The one on the far right doesn't look road ready appears to be missing both headlights on the drivers side. i assume these are ex med-man fleet, in all honesty i would do a thorough check over them before buying as "field fixes" will of been applied to keep them battle ready apposed to road worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Your missing the point old chum, to get that lump over this side of the pond is costly and then to drag it as far west as we are is a pile of miles also. For us, here in Canada, yes in Canadian dollars, they are a deal. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosrec Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) from what i can see the prices are what you could pick one up over here for mine was slightly cheaper but damaged but included all bits to repair plus large winch lot of truck for dollars and saving shipping and haulage across many miles Edited November 7, 2010 by cosrec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 yes they seem a good price, mine is more but its already running and registered. So I am happy with that... where do you fit the winch...is there a standard fitting for it....is it a powerful beastie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 yes they seem a good price, mine is more but its already running and registered. So I am happy with that... where do you fit the winch...is there a standard fitting for it....is it a powerful beastie.. These trucks were never fitted with winches, but as you have hydraulics already fitted you could fit any hydraulic winch you wanted. You could even build it into the rack as long as you remember to uncouple the hoses before you ofload the rack. Currently have 6 ex- military hydraulic winches in stock should you want one. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 (edited) Optimus Prime :rotfl: I was once quoted £750 each for the flatracks, I think Jackson's had some. They'd be great for transporting small MVs around... Jacksons definitely have some of the Ekalifts too which are a very cool bit of kit! [edit: they do have flatracks. Link] Stone Edited November 8, 2010 by Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 think they are asking nigh on 1500 for them now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazon Joe Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Below is your scammell drops at Dorset with Scammell Pioneer as ballast heading the Pickfords trailerin the playpen:nut: and second shot shows them at Kettering rally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 David Crouch is offering a flatrack for £1k on milweb... Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Below is your scammell drops at Dorset with Scammell Pioneer as ballast heading the Pickfords trailerin the playpen:nut: and second shot shows them at Kettering rally. she is a good girl, she wont be going to anyone else for a long time and she will be lovingly fixed by professionals and then broken by me, but she will be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 just noticed it has its tow hitch pin in thee pictures. It doesnt have it now I am the owner, will have a go at David see if he can get me one...have bought myself a load of bulbs so far replaced two,,,and am having metal plates fitted to the bed to make it easier to load vehicles... How heavy is a scammel explorer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 just noticed it has its tow hitch pin in thee pictures. It doesnt have it now i am the owner, will have a go at david see if he can get me one...have bought myself a load of bulbs so far replaced two,,,and am having metal plates fitted to the bed to make it easier to load vehicles... How heavy is a scammel explorer... 14 tonnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 thanks john... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Let me know if you are stuck for the front tow hitch pin, I can probably get you one. I do have 2 of the rear nato hitches off drops trucks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 thanks John, Am collecting one from Dave Crouch plus a couple of flat beds for my zils and ural, hopefully first week of January when I collect my Stalwart...all depends upon whether my foden 8 x 4 is ready......am having a lot of fun with the drops, it is a fully sorted machine although diff lock on the rear axles seems a bit iffy...will look into that in the warmer weather... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Below is your scammell drops at Dorset with Scammell Pioneer as ballast heading the Pickfords trailerin the playpen:nut: and second shot shows them at Kettering rally. Number plate looks familiar. I have just picked this one up from David Crouches its going to a mate in Germany after we have done a few mods to it;). It drove back from Davids to ours 200k away as sweet as anything, but got a battery warning light(belt thrown off and snapped) seems to have got the air in the diesel syndrome that a few others have posted about:embarrassed:. I will make a start on it in the morning and find the cause of the air leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I know that the majority of folk know what they are doing when they buy a big toy like this but as an ex and highly experienced DROPS man could I just say that if anyone is thinking of using one to transport anything high and heavy they really need to take care (there are lots and lots of ways to kill yourself and others with a DROPS truck). If anyone needs advice, please pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stal108 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 That sounds intresting, When you say heavy and high ,, could you expand ,, what have you seen and was it down to a squaddi or to the truck or both? , 15 TON PAYLOAD so fv432 is possible,, i know a chap who put a abbott on one that was prob not such a good idea for stability.. but all ended ok. I have a foden and have never even thought of stability but i am thinking of geting a daf drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recymech66 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 That sounds intresting, When you say heavy and high ,, could you expand ,, what have you seen and was it down to a squaddi or to the truck or both? , 15 TON PAYLOAD so fv432 is possible,, i know a chap who put a abbott on one that was prob not such a good idea for stability.. but all ended ok.I have a foden and have never even thought of stability but i am thinking of geting a daf drops. My bold, you say that like we are are all poor drivers, we all see plenty of serious RTAs caused by all types of drivers on our roads and I include civi's in that group.:laugh: I certainly wouldn't put a 432 on a Daf Drops, in my opinion thats asking for trouble and can only be a matter of time before it ends in tears. Paulbrook talks sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 It has a high centre of gravity due to the LHS and flatrack set up. The system was designed to carry ammunition, nothing else, (where the centre of gravity of the load is about 2' off the loadbed and the weight is spread evenly) although in service it did carry lots and lots of other stuff. But each load was trialled and a positioning and lashing scheme devised, and in some cases there were additional measures (such as only being able to load/unload on level paved surfaces). I know - I used to have to do it (much more boring than it sounds I can tell you..) and each scheme was put into a publication called JSP71. If it wasn't in the JSP, it didnt get carried. The real dangers are loading and unloading where the C of G of the load goes even higher, and as any tipper driver will tell you it can be very dicey when you have propelled a big weight skywards, especially (in the case of DROPS) one that is sort of dangling off a hook thing rather than being positively located. Maybe I should set up a DROPS operator course - anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Forgot to reply to this The Rolls has 4 belts to operate the Waterpump and 1 to run the alternator:shocked: and you have to take the fan off to put a new one on:-|. Air in the diesel turned out to be the O'rings one in the elbow through the chassis by the tank and the other where the plastic fuel joins the metal to the engine. Turns out you can get just the O'rings that fit inside these fitting(many thanks to the Army for the fittings:D) The drops ran perfect all the way back to southern Germany Markus was well chuffed he thought it would be a long slow drive back. The drops ran at a constant 48mph all the way up hill and down dale. [ATTACH=CONFIG]50593[/ATTACH] picked this one up from David Crouches its going to a mate in Germany after we have done a few mods to it;). It drove back from Davids to ours 200k away as sweet as anything, but got a battery warning light(belt thrown off and snapped) seems to have got the air in the diesel syndrome that a few others have posted about:embarrassed:. I will make a start on it in the morning and find the cause of the air leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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