bodgit0_0 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I'm looking to put my project on the road next year and I'm really struggling to work out what it will be allowed to tow. Its a 1984 RB44 Fire Tender with a transit Mk5 cab fitted and all fire tender equipment removed. The VIN tag tells me the axle and GVW but there's nothing stamped in the GTW area. Front axle is 2500kg, rear axle is 3600kg and GVW is 6000kg. Any ideas where I will be able to find its towing limits? The pictures show it in 2010, as released from service at a show and now😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Have you seen this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodgit0_0 Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 25 minutes ago, MatchFuzee said: Have you seen this? Yes cheers. I've looked at the ex mil RB44 for inspiration but the weights are different. They have a 5300gvw and 7500gtw, I'm wondering if the earlier dodge 4x4 would be a nearer example to work from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwardle Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 The best people to ask would be Reynolds Boughton themselves, their contact details should be on the data plate. Yes they are still in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodgit0_0 Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, johnwardle said: The best people to ask would be Reynolds Boughton themselves, their contact details should be on the data plate. Yes they are still in business. Didn't realise that. I'll drop them a line. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I thought I recognised this one. Here is an image I took all the way back in June 2004 at Kemble Military Vehicle Show. Looks to be in a similar position to the one above from t he opposite side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodgit0_0 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, Smithy said: I thought I recognised this one. Here is an image I took all the way back in June 2004 at Kemble Military Vehicle Show. Looks to be in a similar position to the one above from t he opposite side. That's the old girl before it was butchered. Good to see how it used to look, looking forward to sorting it next year and having it support the charity tractor runs that I attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwardle Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Has anyone else noticed the JCB logo in the badge on the door? Was this a JCB factory fire engine previously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landmine Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 10:19 PM, johnwardle said: Has anyone else noticed the JCB logo in the badge on the door? Was this a JCB factory fire engine previously? Its not a JCB logo its the Cotswolds (Kemble) Airport badge, and its never been near JCB. Its previous life was with the Defence Fire Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetow Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 If anyone has a ford A series RB 44 that is for sale please drop me a private message thanks in advance 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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