N.O.S. Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Can anyone help with information (preferably a picture, however poor) of the following: LeTorneau Towed Crane, used behind a Caterpillar D8 with twin drum cable winch unit, for unloading/recovery etc on D-Day beaches. It was basically a single axle trailer (approx. 20ft long) with 14.00 x 20 tyres and a long swan neck jib (approx. 20 ft long). One winch drum operated the jib raise/lower, the other raised/lowered a hook. Apparently capable of lifting 20 tons I understand pictures of these units operating on beaches do exist, but I have had no luck so far. Any info will be very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean101ryan Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 There are books on Tournanet but their forum is out at the mo. You could also try the HCEA but their website is down as well! Also worth a punt on ACMOC forum Classic plant and machinery is another one of my weaknesses :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Have you got the old Wheels and Tracks. From memory Bart did an article about Le Tourneau. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean101ryan Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Le Tourneau is a fascinating company specialising in diesel electrical driven heavy machinery. Built the Sno-train for US military back in the 50/60s as well as all sorts of strange machines for runway and jungle clearance in Vietnam. Still build the worlds largest loading shovels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 There is a picture of the crane you are talking about in Wheels and Tracks issue no65 page 29. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thanks for your help guys, I'll get onto the lead. Got a chance to save one from the torch, but need to know if it is original or modified. Haven't got a clue why I feel compelled to do this, after all I don't have a D8. Guess I got into M.V.s through growing up with a fleet of Matador dumpers and tales of GMC spreaders and Studebaker tippers - there's nowt wrong with vintage earthmoving :-) Can anyone recommend either a D8 owner to pair up with, or some very strong medication? :shake: :shake: :shake: :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean101ryan Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 UK branch of ACMOC is best bet. There a lot of D8s in preservation inc some pretty old ones inc this one seen below at a demo in Thaxted in 2003. Best add Classic Plant and Machinery to your magazine list :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Just found this thread , Great photo ... Nice to see the older equipment still being taken care of and used to educate another generation and not being cut apart to be melted down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean101ryan Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Just thought I'd add a genuine military bulldozer to the thread as featured in my email printed in MMI a couple of months ago :roll: Ex British army Vickers VR180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Nice photo , at least thats a piece of equipment that can be used to earn its keep in a very practical way . Might even be used it to build its own home? , unlike my CCKW that would only be a money maker if hired out for films and ads etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 OR moving house, deliver washing machines take garden rubbish :-D your friends must be a lot less demanding than mine. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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