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Henry Webster:
In fact I seem to remember reading that they were too wide for the public road without an escort - don't know whether this is true.

Regards

H

thermidorthelobster:
8'7" according to the Wikipedia article.  Maybe one of the many HGV drivers here can say whether this is exceptionally wide.  The 101 is 7'7" wide including the roll cage, and I certainly get the impression that there are much wider vehicles out there than me.

Andy 300tdi:
Henry
there was a stollie at langly farm and I don't recall seeing any escort vehicle

Litch:
As far as I can recall there are a couple of problems, I would do some serious checking up first.

I believe they are too wide to be classed as a normal HGV (I think the hubs might be the widest point) however I think that if you can get one with a jib it can be classed as a mobile crane, anyone like to confirm?
I do know that wind-up is a serious problem when driving on sealed surfaces as the transmission is fully locked, apparently it was common practice to bump them up kerbs to get the wheels in the air or onto a loose surface when travelling any distance on the road.
Fuel consumption is a real problem, a chap I knew who had one claimed between 1-2MPG so it was more cost effective to take it to play days etc on a low loader.

The other usual problems with a vehicle of this size are obvious.
You need to be able to tackle more than simple DIY servicing to look after it and spares can be rare & expensive. When playing off-road you have to be sure that there is something of a similar size to drag you out if you get stuck, a couple of LR's won't make much impression on a heavily bogged Stally!
Apart from that they are great fun, I remember when the MOD off-loaded lots of them and you could pick them up (direct) for £2K. The same for the Abbott, that was also available for £2K and Chieftens were less than £10K. All these were good condition with equipment, not sheds which had reached the end of their service life. To put these prices into perspective, at the same time my 101 was a snip at £2K as it needed a rebuild!

Bush Tucker Man:

--- Quote from: "steve howes" ---thinking of buying a stalwart there's a nice one for sale in this months military mag . question is do you need a hgv licence todrive one . thanks
--- End quote ---


I'd suggest you speak to the Military Vehicle Trust, they ought to put you in touch with an owner

Otherwise, I know someone with one & will ask him for you.

I think he drives his on a car licence, but 'don't quote me on that'

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