Scammell Crusader 6x4

The Scammell Crusader is a civilian semi-trailer "tractor", also adopted by the British Army. There are 20-ton and 35-ton (towing) versions, and also a recovery vehicle.

The Crusader pictured belongs to the Royal Engineers and was taking part in a promotional display at Duxford.
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• forward control semi-trailer tractor, 2+2 seats, 2 doors
• loa: 6660mm, width: 2500mm, height: 3300mm
• track: 2050mm/1845mm, turning radius: 9.5m
• weight: 11,100kg (unladen), tows 35,000kg (35 tons)
• Rolls Royce `Eagle', turbo-charged diesel
• power: 305bhp at 2100rpm
• transmission: Eaton Fuller 15m (3 rev), clutch: twin dry-plate, 8-ton capacity winch
• suspension: leaf/leaf, brakes: air
• tyres: 11.00x20, fuel-tank: 455L
• variants:
  • a similar model to above with a 20,000kg (20 ton) towing capacity 9-speed gearbox, 2-seat cab, 9200kg weight
  • 6x4 recovery vehicle with rear hydraulic lift, 20,000kg winch, 7500kg front winch

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