walt

Hi guys, thanks for all your info. Not sure if I'm responding to threads in the right way, if not, apologies -this is a combination of both answers & more questions......... 1 - Mill reg no. 50 KG 83 2 - re crouch recovery - I looked up their website, haven't spoken to them yet, but will do shortly. they certainly look like they have some interesting kit !? 3 - Green machine- looks like they have all manuals, servicing schedules etc for both TM & EB , so thats great. 4 - Yes TM has mid mounted P.T.O. ( turner ? winch) + atlas crane. 5 - I'll give TM full service once it arrives . Are there any areas that I should pay particular attention to given that it will be used in remote locations? Suggestions of spare parts apart from the obvious -hoses, water pumps,starter motor ,additional spare tire,-would be appreciated. 6 - as vehicle will be operated in all types of terrain, from sandy deserts to tropical rainforests & even snow, no doubt the winch will get a very good workout, are there any hints on use of winch for self recovery/general winching ? 7 - are there any common faults/problems with TM's that I should be aware of? 8- Any general info/pictures on Bedford TM in use would be great, in particular winching, but anything would be appreciated I realise TM is 23 yrs old, although it will have to work very hard for a living, it will be maintained to a very high standard & much loved!! I will post pictures when it arrives approx 6-8 weeks. can't wait!!! Thanks again for all your assistance/info -I'm sure I'll be asking lots more questions as time goes by...... Cheers Walt.:nut:

Hi , I'm a new member & was wondering if anybody out there could help me with a couple of questions. have recently purchased a couple of new toys - eager beaver forklift & Bedford TM -which will be leaving for Australia soon. Re Bedford TM 4x4 crane & winch fitted - its an ex RAF truck from Akrotiri (?) unit ID F7828A. I realize that it is quite unusual to be both winch & crane fitted, does anybody know what purpose the vehicle was used for ? It's only covered 12,000Km's, so hasn't seen much use. Being an ex R.A.F truck, does anyone know which department to contact to find out some history for the vehicle? Does anyone know of dealers in the UK who specailize in spare parts for the Bedford TM's -apart from Whithams & Jacksons? Also where to obtain user handbook,, workshop manuals,parts catalogues etc... Any info regarding Bedford TM's would be greatly appreciated. many thanks, Walt.:nut: