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WWII The Scammell SV-2S 6×4 is a pre world war two design. It has a single rear differential which drives into walking beams at each end of an "axle" tube. Each walking beam carries two road wheels which are driven by chains. This system has the great virtues of simplicity and excellent wheel articulation. 6×4 These trucks were used during world war two as recovery vehicles although their haulage duties were taken over by the likes of Diamond-T tractors. Post WWII: This Scammell recovery tractor, FV1181(a), is a 6×6, having the rear walking-beam suspension (with one diff') and a driven front axle located by an A-frame, part-time 6×4 / 6×6. FV1181a 6×6 1978 Scammell Contractor with 350hp Cummins diesel, 15-speed Road Ranger transmission and 9.64:1 Scammell differentials. At least one is in commercial hands in .au, but said to have been put together from "left overs" from a tender for an Australian Army contract. The Contractor design dates from the mid 1960s and found civilian and military uses. The Contractor was supplied with engines from 350 to 430hp and with manual, semi-automatic or automatic transmissions for towing either semi-trailers or tow-bar trailers for a total weight up to 240 tons in specialist heavy haulage applications. Options include winches, a 4-door cab, and six-wheel drive.
c1990 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.
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