Hoseman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Cute ! Something went wrong... Your having a laff arnt you....???? Using a recovery winch to pull that bare chassis onto the spec lift, could have pushed that on. Bet they charge extra for using the winch eh.....!!!!:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossy1 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I was on the RCT MDT in the mid eighties, got to drive this! The load was a MK2 Stalwart and JCB 410 Fork Lift, which as you see just fitted. Page 1 of this thread featured 23GT99 while I drove 24GT00. Nice truck slow though, especially when we travelled from Plymouth to Scotland at 30mph. Got very interesting north of the border as our movement order directed us via Fort William and round in a loop to the show site, which I think was in/near Elgin. Very narrow roads for a 60 foot long rig with an trailer around 11 feet wide:shocked: Andy Hi Andy I also was with the MDT in the mid eighties my job was the stolly op I have some photos some were which I hope the get on disc. regards Cossy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz 585 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I have a project Crusader 35T RE Tractor at the right price ! Antar...When you say "project" crusader 35t RE what type of project is it??? you wanna email me info etc poss pics aswell? cheers Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attleej Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Dear All, The longer wheelbase of the Amazon enables it to steer properley when the rear bogie is fully loaded. On RPM for a Rolls, I never let one exceed 2200 RPM. I was advised by Rolls at Shrewsbury that you will be doing permanent damage by exceeding 2400 RPM. This damage does not necessarily manifest itself immediately! John Attlee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantters Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Dear All, The longer wheelbase of the Amazon enables it to steer properley when the rear bogie is fully loaded. On RPM for a Rolls, I never let one exceed 2200 RPM. I was advised by Rolls at Shrewsbury that you will be doing permanent damage by exceeding 2400 RPM. This damage does not necessarily manifest itself immediately! John Attlee John, 2400+ rpm does usually manifest itself immediately.... usually in the form of valve collisions with piston crowns resulting at best in compression loss and at worst.... Well lets just say its not pleasant! All the best Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 albion cx22s I have finally bought myself a Crusader to tow the King lowloader I bought from you last year. Here she is: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155995051640385.1073741874.739360384&type=1&l=73f1b450ae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianscales Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Looks like an ex RAF mobile radar unit, with ballast box instead of 5th wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I believe she was a 65ton tank transporter which Dave Crouch converted to take smaller 2" fifth wheel and lowered the arches and strap box to suit. She only does 40 mph and the ballast box is just sat on the fifth wheel, shes still capable of towing a trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianscales Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks, must admit I hadn't seen a Crusader with a ballast box on mobile radar, we used the S26 with ballast and draw bar trailer, the Crusaders were used with 5th wheel trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Looks like an ex RAF mobile radar unit, with ballast box instead of 5th wheel? Don't think so, the RAF ones didn't have a winch IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I believe she was a 65ton tank transporter which Dave Crouch converted to take smaller 2" fifth wheel and lowered the arches and strap box to suit. She only does 40 mph and the ballast box is just sat on the fifth wheel, shes still capable of towing a trailer. No, 35ton plant trailer similar to the ones pulled by 6x6 Constructors. If this is the original one owned by DC it came from Peter Court as a non runner many years ago with all the brake shoes removed and the con rods and pistons in the back of the cab! I bought the 3.5" 5th wheel to go on my Constructor as it was almost identical to the original and Peter Court let me have the mounting crossmember from his recovery Constructor. You can use Crusader recovery crown wheels/pinions to get about 50 flat out or even lower ratio ones from a Leyland Marathon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianscales Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Don't think so, the RAF ones didn't have a winch IIRC. Correct Mike, just looked at my archive images and there isn't a winch on either type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 No, 35ton plant trailer similar to the ones pulled by 6x6 Constructors. If this is the original one owned by DC it came from Peter Court as a non runner many years ago with all the brake shoes removed and the con rods and pistons in the back of the cab! I bought the 3.5" 5th wheel to go on my Constructor as it was almost identical to the original and Peter Court let me have the mounting crossmember from his recovery Constructor. You can use Crusader recovery crown wheels/pinions to get about 50 flat out or even lower ratio ones from a Leyland Marathon. the 35t and 65t business does confuse me to be honest, she is around 61t on the plate. Nice to know a little more of its history, Dave said he put a new engine in it when he had her. Looking at the earlier posts in the thread from the lad with the "RoadHaus" crusader the 5.5 ring and pinions seem to be the way to go when I have some time and money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) The army tend to go by the payload capacity, the 60 odd tons is the rated GCW/GTW. A Militant or Martian 6x6 GS were classed as 10 ton but weighed over 20 tons laden. Edited August 26, 2015 by radiomike7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cingur Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 i love scammel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks mike so 35 or 65 ton is just a matter of perspective then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 the 35t and 65t business does confuse me to be honest, she is around 61t on the plate. Nice to know a little more of its history, Dave said he put a new engine in it when he had her. Looking at the earlier posts in the thread from the lad with the "RoadHaus" crusader the 5.5 ring and pinions seem to be the way to go when I have some time and money! I sold Roland Remp with the Roadhaus Crusader the crown wheel and pinion sets to give the better road speed, when I sold my Crusader last year I stupidly let the the last set of low ratio sets go with it on the promise of the money being sent on to me, still waiting....I think I will be making a visit soon to get them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 If you do get any let me know antar What sort of speed is safe with the hub reductions? Any issues running at modern motorway speeds? My cousin is a truck fitter n every time i mention regearing my new toy to approach more comfortable cruising speeds he gives me grief n says im stupid but ive seen a couple that run quicker with no issues so would like more opinions from those that have, bearing in mind i will be towing a tandem axle king lowloader with an explorer plonked on top lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 The replacement CW&Ps were a standard fit on Leyland Group 4x2/6x4 trucks made for general use so no problems with speed. I haven't driven a laden Crusader outfit but I suspect the brakes could be marginal due to the restriction on trailer drum size with the the small wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 my low loader brakes seem more than adequate behind my 4x2 ERF so hopefully no issues behind a 6x4 Scammell heavy hauler with faster diffs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Well we have sorted the gear linkage out so it shifts nicely now, she still kicks out of top gear like a mule though! Also seems very reluctant to start in this colder weather despite giving her a good lick of cold start... Heres a celebratory pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi Nick, what is the reg, I can soon tell you if it is David's old one? The Rolls 305 has a cold start button on the pump but my old S26 was not the best of starters either, it would smoke like mad and take a while to fire on all 6 cylinders. The others at Witham were all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 KBC 116N I bought it off Dave Crouch and he said he had it when it got de-mobbed, heres when Dave had her. Will have to treat her to some better batteries and use the fuel pump cold start in future i think :rotfl: Need to try her under the lowloader when I get the ballast box off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Well shes been under the low loader a few times now... Currently building a Scammell house as the weather hasnt been kind to the Crusader cab or Explorer back body 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Look what I came across today, an ex JK Recovery Amazon looking very sad and neglected. I knew the owner and thought it was to be restored but no such luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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