Clarktor Aircraft Tugs in Britain and Australia

[Lynn Eades]

Mike, When I was an army apprentice, the CQMS has a line of damaged tools laid out,on the floor of his store, in preparation for a "board of survey" ("writing them off").
At the end of the line were 3 cresents drawn in chalk on the floor.
While I was watching the Boarding Officer was there.
He asked the CQMS what the chalk marks were.
The CQMS said " three by eight inch Cresents Sir"
The Boarding Officer asked What is wrong with them?
The CQMS walked over, with chalk in hand, and drew a line through them, Immediately answering "they are broken Sir!"
On acceptance by the Boarding Officer, the CQMS's books were balanced, in military style.
It probably didn't always go that well.

[Rod Lovell]

Hi guys. Newbie here. I'm now the proud owner (although not home yet) of a Clarktor 46 which on the data plate states "Manufactured in Australia under licence to Clark Equipment Coy_ Michigan USA"
Serial No: O3X2184L and showing 2,353 hrs. Interestingly it has a 4 speed gearbox.
Guess who is a happy chappy?
Regards. Rod.

[Keith Webb]

I'm sure you'll be able to broaden your horizons here in MLU...

Feel free to post a pic of your vehicle too!

Originally Posted by Rod Lovell

Hi guys. Newbie here. I'm now the proud owner (although not home yet) of a Clarktor 46 which on the data plate states "Manufactured in Australia under licence to Clark Equipment Coy_ Michigan USA"
Serial No: O3X2184L and showing 2,353 hrs. Interestingly it has a 4 speed gearbox.
Guess who is a happy chappy?
Regards. Rod.

[Lang]

Rod

If you go on to the Clark Tug Yahoo Forum you will find out everything there is to know.

They have the factory build sheets for all the Hornsby built Clark tugs (plus all the USA ones also)

You will also find downloadable manuals and parts books for your tug.

Lang

[Rod Lovell]

Thanks guys. Have just joined that group.

[Rod Lovell]

I think this Clarktor gets more interesting the more I look into it.
It was manufactured in Australia and the engine was manufactured by Chrysler Australia Limited in Adelaide.
I wonder if it was ex RAAF. It was, I believe used in aviation, by the spark arrestor muffler.
On the side is painted a blue "genie's lamp". Very interesting.

[Dianaa]

Originally Posted by Rod Lovell

I think this Clarktor gets more interesting the more I look into it.
It was manufactured in Australia and the engine was manufactured by Chrysler Australia Limited in Adelaide.
I wonder if it was ex RAAF. It was, I believe used in aviation, by the spark arrestor muffler.
On the side is painted a blue "genie's lamp". Very interesting.

We've got something like that sitting in the chook shed. Although the front armour/grill looks more like this:

Image source: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

Missing an engine though. I believe it's a short Dodge engine.

[Rod Lovell]

Originally Posted by Lang

If you go on to the Clark Tug Yahoo Forum you will find out everything there is to know.

They have the factory build sheets for all the Hornsby built Clark tugs (plus all the USA ones also)

You will also find downloadable manuals and parts books for your tug.

Lang

Hi Lang. Can you direct me to the Hornsby built section. Sorry I cannot find it. Thanks. rod.

[Lang]

Rod

If you just put up the details on the forum of your tug and ask for information you will have reply pretty quickly. They like photos.

I got the build sheets for both my USA and Australian tugs within 24 hours.

Lang

[Rod Lovell]

Thanks. Done.