- Scammell Pioneer
Infobox Weapon
name=Scammell Pioneer R100
caption=Preserved 1941 Scammell Pioneer tractor unit for semi-trailer
origin=UK
type=Tractor, Heavy Artillery
is_vehicle=yes
is_UK=yes
length=20 feet 7 inches
width=8 feet 6 inches
height=9 feet 9 inches
weight=18760 pounds (8.4 tons)
suspension=Wheel, 6 x 4
speed=
vehicle_range=
capacity=
armour=none
engine= Gardner 6 cylinderdiesel
engine_power= 102 bhp
crew=1 + 9The Scammell Pioneer R100 was a British vehicle that was used in the
Second World War . The basic vehicle was used as anartillery tractor for heavier pieces such as the 7.2 inch howitzer. This had an 8-ton winch and an overhead runway with a 10-cwt hoist. Development of the basic vehicle included the Scammell Semi-trailer and the Scammell Pioneer SV/2S Heavy Breakdown tractor.Production
768 units were produced from 1937.
ee also
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Ballast tractor References
*cite book | author=Bart Vanderveen | title=Historic Military Vehicles Directory | year=1989
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