Info needed: Belgian Vickers Utility Tractor

[Mark Cornwell]

Would anyone else have any pictures of these small armoured tractors, especially those built by Vickers rather than the slightly larger ones built by the Belgian company of Familleureux?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mark Cornwell

Would anyone else have any pictures of these small armoured tractors, especially those built by Vickers rather than the slightly larger ones built by the Belgian company of Familleureux?

Hello Mark and welcome to MLU!

Besides the magnificent picture of the Dutch Vickers Utility tractor which I copied in the thread Vickers Utility Tractors in the Netherlands East Indies, this website http://tankdevelopment.blogspot.co.uk/ contains a number of images you are looking for:

Vickers Carden-Loyd Utility tractor, 1928: http://tankdevelopment.blogspot.de/2...ctor-1928.html

Utility Tractor 1932 Standard: http://tankdevelopment.blogspot.de/2...-standard.html

Though one of the pictures is actually the same on both pages, they differ in printing quality.

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

PS: are you aware that one of these is currently offered for sale on MilWeb?

1936 Vickers Carden Loyd Utility Tractor
believed to have been left in Dunkirk after being captured by the German forces. Found in France in 2007.
This very rare vehicle is fully restored with a restored engine, new radiator, clutch, dynamo, starter. New electrics with original dash instruments.
It has new running gear bearings and new rubber moulded rollers. Runs well, can easily be transported on a car trailer as it is small, only weighs 1.3 tons.
It comes with the full kit including, deactivated Bren Gun and deactivated 303 rifle. It has the original, brass identification plate.
A very rare and unique machine for the serious collector, to be seen to be believed, ideal for the 75th anniversary of Dunkirk.
Extensive photographic record of restoration.
GREATLY REDUCED price on application.
Bob Fenton: 07831 629173
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[Mark Cornwell]

They were certainly vehicles of their time, the one illustrated looks very similar to a picture in 'Making Tracks' except with a Bren rather than a Vickers Berthier MG. More suitable for hauling light guns and their crews rather than blasting away with an MG!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Some more pictures of this tractor in as-found condition:

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[Robert Bergeron]

Now that’s an awesome piece of kit Hanno !!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Now that’s an awesome piece of kit Hanno !!

It sure is, Robert! Though I am not sure where the restoration stands at the moment, I'll check with Jan.