Scammell Contractor

1978 Scammell Contractor (right) with 350hp Cummins diesel, 15-speed Road Ranger transmission and 9.64:1 Scammell differentials.

This one is in commercial hands, but said to have been put together from "left overs" from a tender for an Australian Army contract. The Contractor design dates from the mid 1960s and found civilian and military uses.

The Contractor was supplied with engines from 350 to 430hp and with manual, semi-automatic or automatic transmissions for towing either semi-trailers or tow-bar trailers for a total weight up to 240 tons in specialist heavy haulage applications. Options include winches, a 4-door cab, and six-wheel drive.

• 1978 Scammel Contractor
• bonnetted tractor, 2 seats, 2 doors
• loa: 7770mm, width: 2500mm, height: 2950mm
• weight: 12,600kg (unladen)
• Cummins
• power: 350hp
• transmission: 15-speed Road Ranger, 4 speed Spicer aux', diff' ratio 9.64:1
• suspension: leaf/leaf
• variants - various engine and transmission combinations for up to 240,000kg total train weight, e.g.
  • Cummins 6-cyl 350bhp, 8-speed semi-automatic
  • or Road Ranger 15-speed (3 rev) (as pictured)
  • Cummins 6-cyl 430bhp, 5-speed automatic and torque converter

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