can anyone ID this piece of Engineer kit?

[Les Freathy]

Hi Derek

I would say by looking at the photos of the Thatcham depot that the cranes are of Osgood manufacture, i have a super photo of one rigged for piling and will post it later on this thread
cheers
Les

[Les Freathy]

Richard mentioned the dumpers built by Aveling Barford, they are quite easy to spot especially the 3 cu yd model due to the back to back sreering wheels seen in this photo

[Phil Waterman]

Originally posted by Les Freathy
This shot is just post war but gives an indication of the design of the 2 yd dumper

Les- Glad I got to see and save the picture of the portee before it was taken off. Wrong topic great photo.

Cheers

[sapper740]

Originally posted by Les Freathy
Richard mentioned the dumpers built by Aveling Barford, they are quite easy to spot especially the 3 cu yd model due to the back to back sreering wheels seen in this photo

Les, it appears there were more than just one type of small dumper used by the R.E.s and R.C.E.s. Have you come across any official mention of the number of types that were taken on strength? Or was it perhaps that, like today's modern C.M.E.s, there was a discretionary budget for each individual unit to purchase items they deemed necessary for their particular task? In my old unit, we made several vehicle leases/purchases that were civilian pattern, but filled a need for our unit.

[alleramilitaria]

i dont think your HOA will let you have one