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[RichardT10829]

Weight isn’t the issue per’se however p/sqI and track pitch are. The track is the same as universal, so pitch isn’t a problem. Paul remade that machine to high standards likely with lighter steel . , also the surface area regarding track against the road is greater than a universal....ergo it will be well under the legal limit.


What you have is some tool at DVLA who doesn’t know what he is talking about.

Tax / mot exempt, a year and weight (call it 3.5 tonnes)

Go to another office and try again mate.

[Richard Salter]

Thanks for this i know it is only 3.5 ton and also i sent a not to them about rubber wheels and suspension as it states in the rules so i think your right i have ended up with some one who doesn't know what they are talking about. I think the trouble is its not the norm, Ill have another go Thanks

[kosbie]

I am sure Richie is right, I have been told so many different things by the DVLA staff in the past, even with trucks let alone tracked vehicles. Had three different opinions in one day once about a CMP I wanted to register. For most of the staff this will be the first time they have been approached about a historic tracked vehicle, so not surprising really. Keep going until you find someone who says what you want, get their name, make a note of what they say, the date and time etc. I've always got there in the end.
Good luck
Rick

[RichardT10829]

They wanted to send a "representative" to identify and age my Mk1, I had a report from Nigel regarding the machines age and provenance (it was done as a favour so don't ask him folks)

I showed the DVLA chap the report and the three books written by Nigel, and they were still not happy.

anyway they sent some guy who was clueless, I showed him the same report which he immediately accepted and took it away.

a week later I had my registration documents and the carrier was good to go.

Richard. The issue with regards to rubber wheels and suspension applies to the speed limit you can drive the vehicle (20mph for carriers)

you can still drive tracked vehicles on the road without the above but the speed limit is 5mph

[Richard Salter]

Thanks for this info i have had another go and will post application on Monday 2nd. I have looked up on the DVLA web and apart from the rubber wheels and springs which you point out is to do with speed but it also says that keeping metal or rubber tracks in a serviceable condition
so here's to hopping

[RichardT10829]

Yes the serviceable condition is a a bit of a grey area, define serviceable ! The issue is you could be going down the road leaving marks etc, and if DVSA or police were to stop you as a result, their version of serviceable may be different to yours... it’s all a bit dodgy for me.

Correctly meshed and tensioned tracks with the pads checked regular and you will be fine buddy

[Richard Salter]

Hi Guys
I have finally done it 5th time lucky complained to them and the team leader phoned me back and agreed no reason why it should not be registered so finaly got docs through post My Loyd is registered Hooray my new reg YXS 643 not bad reg