retriever Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) Just bought this anybody know what it is and any information would be greatfully received. It did have remote control but this has been removed, it has a twin cylinder diesel Kubota and hydraulic drive. The rear body drops off and back on again with electric winch. The front suspension is very like vw beetle with torsion bars, no suspension on rear. Handbrake is hydraulic with discs and callipers on front, no brakes on rear because when you release the drive pedal it stops instantly. Hand throttle . electric start. Should have 3 speeds but only low working at moment. Never seen another, don't know who made it but was built in 1992 Edited September 23, 2012 by retriever spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Does the deck slide completely off or does it move back only to the end of the chassis? Being remote control it would indicate it traveled to bomb site, and I wonder if it carried sand bags, loose sand or similar to surround a bomb for controlled detonation. It's something I haven't had any practice with.. bomb disposal. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retriever Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 I beleive it slides right off. I think it may have had some ramps from the back of chassis to floor and rollers on rear of bed but lots of parts are missing. I would love to see another to copy missing parts or a manual or even photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 There is a guy who has been at Beltring for last few years with one of these, or similar. He runs a service from the stalls moving heavy items that people have bought. He usually has an Official Vehicle sign on the vehicle, so maybe someone from W&P might know him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retriever Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 thanks Richard at least another exists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 This vehicle and at least one other were sold off through Withams a while ago. You will have to use the "way back machine" portal to find the adverts. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidwood Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 If memory serves me right they were built by glover Webb for EOD duties in Ireland. this one is the wheelbarrow transporter there is another variant with the Sankey RAF style workshop body fitted which carried jamming equipment,have a photo somewhere of one "in country on ops" They were helicptered in to bandit country and I believe they replaced the bodyless Land Rover Lightweight used previously by the RAOC/RLC Hope this helps PS there is an article in Military Machines International but not sure of date as dont have my collection at hand but will find out, Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Withams had a few of these back in 2006... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retriever Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 SIRHC That one is a different version, but it shows the ramps that assist with loading the pallet . Thanks for the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retriever Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 If memory serves me right they were built by glover Webb for EOD duties in Ireland.this one is the wheelbarrow transporter there is another variant with the Sankey RAF style workshop body fitted which carried jamming equipment,have a photo somewhere of one "in country on ops" They were helicptered in to bandit country and I believe they replaced the bodyless Land Rover Lightweight used previously by the RAOC/RLC Hope this helps PS there is an article in Military Machines International but not sure of date as dont have my collection at hand but will find out, Cheers Dave Thanks that gives me another avenue to explore on the net, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidwood Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi again If you want photos of the lightweight landrover carrier, the lightweight book by mark Cook has some excellent IWM sourced photos, previously the Steyr Puch haflinger was used, I will see if I can find my in service photo and email it to you if you would like it. Regards dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retriever Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks dave any photos would be very helpfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retriever Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Found out a bit more. Its offical name is BLACKBOARD. Used in N.I. was remote controlled from backpack by fibre optic cable, this was not very reliable when fibre optic was damaged the vehicle went off on its own,not a good idea. 2 speeds forward 1 reverse. No info on internet that I can find, but still searching Edited November 23, 2012 by retriever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_H Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 These units were built by Glover Webb back in the 90's. I’m pretty sure they were procured by the Army so that the Wheel barrow and associated equipment could be helicopter transportable but still be mobile once deployed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) These units were built by Glover Webb back in the 90's. I’m pretty sure they were procured by the Army so that the Wheel barrow and associated equipment could be helicopter transportable but still be mobile once deployed. It's a BLACKBOARD, hydraulic powered. Made from the same tube as the McLaren F1 road car. FO controlled to if needs be, Edited April 11, 2013 by Lumpy wrong pic :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Found out a bit more. Its offical name is BLACKBOARD. Used in N.I. was remote controlled from backpack by fibre optic cable, this was not very reliable when fibre optic was damaged the vehicle went off on its own,not a good idea. 2 speeds forward 1 reverse. No info on internet that I can find, but still searching mountney steering wheel and damn uncomfortable to drive manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hi,just a few more 321 EOD airportables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 That's look like one of the ones on ebay! even down to the vents inside the BDR body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Has any more info surfaced on these since this post started? Ive just picked one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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