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 cylinder diesel
engine_power= 102 bhp
crew=1 + 9

The Scammell Pioneer R100 was a British vehicle that was used in the Second World War. The basic vehicle was used as an artillery 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

*Ballast tractor

References

*cite book | author=Bart Vanderveen | title=Historic Military Vehicles Directory | year=1989