Scammell Pioneer
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| Scammell Pioneer R100 | |
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 Preserved 1941 Scammell Pioneer tractor unit for semi-trailer |
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| Type | Tractor, Heavy Artillery |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 18760 pounds (8.4 tons) |
| Length | 20 feet 7 inches |
| Width | 8 feet 6 inches |
| Height | 9 feet 9 inches |
| Crew | 1 + 9 |
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| Armour | none |
| Engine | Gardner 6 cylinder diesel 102 bhp |
| Suspension | Wheel, 6 x 4 |
The Scammell Pioneer R100 was a British vehicle that was used in the Second World War. The basic vehicle was used as an artillery tractor for heavier pieces such as the 7.2 inch howitzer. This had an 8-ton winch and an overhead runway with a 10-cwt hoist. Development of the basic vehicle included the Scammell Semi-trailer and the Scammell Pioneer SV/2S Heavy Breakdown tractor.
[edit] Production
768 units were produced from 1937.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Bart Vanderveen (1989). Historic Military Vehicles Directory.
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