CRSCRS 10 Posted September 6, 2018 Hello all, can anyone give me details on this model of Scammell ? In particular the crane and winch equipment, are there many out there ? cherrs Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
attleej 12 Posted September 7, 2018 Dear All, That is absolutely lovely. I would guess that it was built in early 1980's. It seems to have a "W" registration. Most of these were built for military export and I know that the Iraqi army had some. I saw some being built at Scammells in about 1983 or 84. Probably 14 litre Cummins engine, 15 speed fuller gear box, hopefully 16.5 ton Contractor axles and probably a GKN Kirkstall front drive axle. The LAD cab is a bit pokey which is why I made my Contractor's cab a crew cab. Where is it? John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
attleej 12 Posted September 7, 2018 Oh and the Recovery equipment is probably Reynolds BOUGHTON. Slewing crane. 15 to 20 ton winch. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radiomike7 13 Posted September 7, 2018 6x6 Contractor known as Explorer mk2. There were 4 or so chassis cabs available brand new when Scammell closed down, I seem to remember a couple ended up on a landfill site taking roadgoing trailers to the tipping point. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRSCRS 10 Posted September 7, 2018 4 hours ago, attleej said: Dear All, That is absolutely lovely. I would guess that it was built in early 1980's. It seems to have a "W" registration. Most of these were built for military export and I know that the Iraqi army had some. I saw some being built at Scammells in about 1983 or 84. Probably 14 litre Cummins engine, 15 speed fuller gear box, hopefully 16.5 ton Contractor axles and probably a GKN Kirkstall front drive axle. The LAD cab is a bit pokey which is why I made my Contractor's cab a crew cab. Where is it? John Not sure where it is John, I was sent the picture cheers Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john1950 21 Posted September 7, 2018 A very rare desirable vehicle. Another to add to the wish list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radiomike7 13 Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Photo was taken at the Bunker Bash, Kelvedon Hatch on May 22nd 2011. https://ccmv.aecsouthall.co.uk/p399964332/h2489f6ea#h2489f6ea https://ccmv.aecsouthall.co.uk/p399964332/h2489f6ea#h32de02e8 The Explorer name is clearly visible on the bonnet side. Edited September 28, 2018 by radiomike7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJSB 10 Posted September 26, 2018 Dear all, this vehicle was previously owned by Dave Crouch and was the subject of an article by Bob Tuck in the May 1998 Truck and Driver. 15t Boughton crane, 14l Cummins 335, 10 speed fuller, 2 speed transfer box, 85t GTW. Suspect 25t pull winch. Toby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRSCRS 10 Posted September 27, 2018 7 hours ago, TJSB said: Dear all, this vehicle was previously owned by Dave Crouch and was the subject of an article by Bob Tuck in the May 1998 Truck and Driver. 15t Boughton crane, 14l Cummins 335, 10 speed fuller, 2 speed transfer box, 85t GTW. Suspect 25t pull winch. Toby Thanks Toby, wonder where it is now ? cheers Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Johns 13 Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, CRSCRS said: Thanks Toby, wonder where it is now ? cheers Chris DVLA search 1980 Scammell LPA 491W is currently taxed Edited September 27, 2018 by Nick Johns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radiomike7 13 Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) Also owned by T & K Weavers at some point. Edited September 28, 2018 by radiomike7 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
