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Title: Powered Trailers
Post by: RedDisco on November 02, 2005, 18:38:17

I've been offered a powered trailer, it has a land rover axle and is powered from PTO, a previous owner has removed the body so it only has a flat bed (10'x5')and does need some restoration. How much would be a sensible price to pay? I've been trying to research but can't find any info anywhere.
I think the manufacturer was a company called Bushwaka??

Thanks

Title: Powered Trailers
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on November 02, 2005, 18:58:34

It's not home-made is it, by any chance?, I've never heard of one that big.


Not too sure if 'Bushwacka' were anything to do with it. The only company of that name I know make press-tools


Scottorn
Camel-Laird (or a branch of this company)
GKN-Sankey?

I think I've got a 'flyer' (single A4 sheet) for them in the 'snug'

First really triialled inthe late 1960's as a companion to the 101FC whne under development

Title: Powered Trailers
Post by: RedDisco on November 02, 2005, 20:38:51

The owner said it originally belonged to a utility company and was fitted with a body with cupboards/drawers inside but he has removed the body!!

Title: Powered Trailers
Post by: Ben on November 02, 2005, 20:49:13

Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"

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First really triialled inthe late 1960's as a companion to the 101FC whne under development

I seem to remember reading that they had some problems with the trailer tipping over the towing vehicle on tight bends.

Cheers

Ben

Title: Powered Trailers
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on November 02, 2005, 20:51:20

"Ta-Daaa!!!"
Is this the one?
Bush-master (http://www.landrover.vlothuizen.nl/show/list/7041-1.html)

Title: Powered Trailers
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on November 02, 2005, 20:56:51

Quote from: "Ben"

I seem to remember reading that they had some problems with the trailer tipping over the towing vehicle on tight bends.

Cheers

Ben

Hiya Ben!!
Long time no see :D

Yes, in particular, if it was a sharp turn whilst the trailer was still on a steep slope, it kept trying to push in a straight line (it also had extra kinetic energy due to gravity)

They were discontinued on a mixture of this ground & costs

They even trialled BIG versions behind Main Battle Tanks, from what I recall

Title: Powered Trailers
Post by: RedDisco on November 02, 2005, 21:20:15

Thanks BTM good work, looks like that's the one. I guess the company must still make them for utility companies.