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[RedDisco]

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

[Bush Tucker Man]

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

[RedDisco]

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!!

[Ben]

I
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

[Bush Tucker Man]

"Ta-Daaa!!!"
Is this the one?
Bush-master

[Bush Tucker Man]

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

[RedDisco]

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