phil munga Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 this pic shows a Taskers max load 6ton "or maybe that should be all up weight" Date of build 1976 type u8.5 Repainted 1986 , loaded up with scafolding and going by whats growing on it its sat here a while , not as long as the one in the next pics though not to sure of this one , got a few pics of it ,wooden chassis no suspesion but has brakes red primer green top coat looking at the hitch it looks as though the brake is just a handbrake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 50 ton Dyson, looks to be loaded with large cabinets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Few shots of an obviously ex military trailer picked up today for a mate. Looks fairly old on 10.5 x 13 wheels original "DUNLOP" on sidewalls. Not sure if tanker is original to chassis or not. Anyone recognise make? Any info would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Ed i think you have the remains of one of these 180 gall water tank trailers, the tank seems to be original but i have reservations about the front draw bar section as it differs in shape to the photos of the original. One or two firms were employed during WW2 to build these including E.C.D so it is possible that draw bar is original but i have seen no photographic evedence to back it up, as you can see a lot of bits to be located for a rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Thanks for interesting photos, its been saved from the scrap man which is the main thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) Thanks for interesting photos, its been saved from the scrap man which is the main thing. Ed, Good call saving it from the scrap man! Here are some pictures of what seems an identical one - including the drawbar - which was for sale in the Netherlands a few years ago. It is a British built trailer. Click on the thumbnails to see larger pictures. HTH, Hanno Edited December 5, 2009 by mcspool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Nice project on Ebay ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bren-gun-carrier-universal-carrier-recovery-trailer_W0QQitemZ330384860695QQcategoryZ122307QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4012.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanguin Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) Gentlemen, One of the many things that has intrigued me concerning the Queen Mary trailers is the coupling. It is unique to them, I believe, and was designed and built by Taskers. It is different to the Scammell and not a modern 'fifth wheel' so presumably both the tractors and the trailers could not be used with any 'non Tasker' equipment. Does anybody have any drawings or pictures of the Tasker coupling? Most of the Queen Mary images show the trailer coupling as a sort of 'inverted pie dish' but I have also seen one with a definite steel pin projecting vertically downward from the centre of this 'dish'. I have never seen an image of the tractor coupling installation. Can anybody help? And did the post war Queen Mary trailers persist with this coupling or did they change to a less exclusive system? John Edited December 10, 2009 by sanguin Failed to sign it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 BV towing a trailer, Falkland Ilses, was this normal and if it just arriving on a beach where has it come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Gentlemen,One of the many things that has intrigued me concerning the Queen Mary trailers is the coupling. It is unique to them, I believe, and was designed and built by Taskers. It is different to the Scammell and not a modern 'fifth wheel' so presumably both the tractors and the trailers could not be used with any 'non Tasker' equipment. Does anybody have any drawings or pictures of the Tasker coupling? Most of the Queen Mary images show the trailer coupling as a sort of 'inverted pie dish' but I have also seen one with a definite steel pin projecting vertically downward from the centre of this 'dish'. I have never seen an image of the tractor coupling installation. Can anybody help? And did the post war Queen Mary trailers persist with this coupling or did they change to a less exclusive system? John During WW2; the lack of standardisation was a bit of a problem, the RAF had a lot of various trailers by Taskers, they were in the majority. trailers with Scammel couplings in the RAF were a minority. TED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanguin Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 My thanks, Ted. Apologies in the delay responding but I have just returned from an extremely cold and icy Donegal; a festive trip to see grandchildren. It was so slippery and cold that we didn't even make it out to sample the Guinness more than once in a week. Inishowen (the top bit of Donegal near Malin Head) virtually never gets this weather so they are not really prepared for it. Nor was I.... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianscales Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Does anybody have any drawings or pictures of the Tasker coupling?Here you go............. Edited January 13, 2010 by ianscales Trying to add to 'Subscribed' !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schliesser92 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 BV towing a trailer, Falkland Ilses, was this normal and if it just arriving on a beach where has it come from? BVs towing is normal. I've seen pics of them towing field guns (sometimes on skis!). There is a two-axle trailer used by several (mainly Scandinavian) armies which is also amphibious, mainly towed behind the BV206 series. As for the Falklands shot, I suspect that it was just crossing a water obstruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Grumpy's Militant with MkII stolly on 10 ton Recovery trailer and loading a 1 ton signals box on a Rubery Owen 2 ton draw-bar trailer ( both a black art to reverse!) only now do i fully understand this post .:red: rubery owen black art indeed but stilll i am plased with my new toys will put some pics up soon need to keep it on the down low for now other family mebers are yet to see its potential mite where i find some rear lights to fit this trailer as they are broken on mine they are the small screw on jam jar style lights ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 mite where i find some rear lights to fit this trailer as they are broken on mine they are the small screw on jam jar style lights ? If you go to Stoneleigh this Sunday, you are sure to pick up some of those light lens, they were fitted on everything in the army at one time, or check out some of the dealers who specialise in military Land Rovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 thnaks richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 only now do i fully understand this post .:red: rubery owen black art indeed but stilll i am plased with my new toys will put some pics up soon need to keep it on the down low for now other family mebers are yet to see its potential mite where i find some rear lights to fit this trailer as they are broken on mine they are the small screw on jam jar style lights ? Nick, have you got space for the later versions, same threaded fitting but with a much larger lens which gives a better light? I have amber and red ones available if you are passing, but don't bring a steam loco down our lane!:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nick, have you got space for the later versions, same threaded fitting but with a much larger lens which gives a better light? I have amber and red ones available if you are passing, but don't bring a steam loco down our lane!:-) i will have a look mike i mite go to stonliege on suday to have a look round i am goin to start striping the trailer for blasting and painting on sataday so i will take some pics show u how much space i have , the lights on one side or ok but the other side they are damages bigger lights souds like a gd idea tho . i have allready got some LED side lights to replace the reflectors down the side . and some white and red LED s to add to the front and rear of the trailer . i am goin with the be safe be seen thing . thanks mike nick wont bring a train down worry :-D could bring the big girder frame tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon stolly Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hey Nick, See you at Stoneleigh if you are going, I am getting there early (9am) as it was very busy the last time I went. Graham Holden will be trading at Stoneleigh, he should have some lens, bug eye ones are far better for light, wipe screw thread with Vasoline before fitting (when you come to take them off, you will be glad you did!) Helps keep the water out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 looks like british army 10cwt trailer http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Useful-Sturdy-Yard-Farm-Trailer_W0QQitemZ310199347961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL?hash=item4839526af9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony crighton Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi there! A bit late but have just found images of cranes 7.5 ton light recovery trailor in wood. yes that is what it is and its the only second one i have seen as to mine and its nice to see another one! Hope some one is going to look after it as is a hens tooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanhardM3 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Here are my trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 What is the nice armoured beast on the trailer? :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgrove Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Panhard M3 Armoured Personnel Carrier - but IMHO one of the ugliest armoured vehicles ever built! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanhardM3 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 What did the British Army use this type of trailer for ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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