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.
1998 -->
- 4wdonline.com/4WD.html
- 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
Go to the
Military Vehicle
and
Scammell
pages
