Oshkosh transporter

AtlasRob · Dec 14, 2008

Back in October I managed to get a few shots of these big tank transporters going past.

Then some coming my way

A couple of days later 5 in convoy, I had to get a shot

Then one with a bucket on it

AtlasRob · Dec 14, 2008

Then this week one pulled into the service area right next to me.
So I did the decent thing and hopped over the fence.

The driver was very willing to let me take a few pics

and even hop up into the cab

Allison automatic box makes it as easy as driving a dust cart, only remember its a bit wider

A spin around the service area was not on offer though :beatsme

jlm335 · Dec 15, 2008

The military seems to over do everything..

Pecord Exc · Dec 16, 2008

What no radio.... Poor driver needs to bring his ipod!

Lashlander · Dec 16, 2008

The steering wheels on the wrong side!

Colin Doy · Dec 18, 2008

On your second pic Atlasrob there is a decal on the side with KBR on it.
I think they are private military/security contractors.

Colin Doy · Dec 18, 2008

Colin Doy said:
On your second pic Atlasrob there is a decal on the side with KBR on it.
I think they are private military/security contractors.

If it is the same KBR they are or were a subsidiary of Halliburton, a defense contractor. Oh and nice pics by the way.:usa

Bellboy · Dec 19, 2008

AtlasRob: That fourth picture in your first lot, whats up with the excavator boom on the top of the tank? Its got its bucket, dipper, boom, and cylinders.

Oh ya, and great pics!!

Dualie · Dec 20, 2008

gotta love that! that thing has a pretty serious dont fark with me vibe

AtlasRob · Dec 20, 2008

Colin Doy said:
If it is the same KBR they are or were a subsidiary of Halliburton, a defense contractor. Oh and nice pics by the way.:usa

My understanding is you are correct. Apparently The British Army having seen the way the US military moved thier gear, worked out it was easier/cheaper to contract out the very heavy haulage. The drivers are all ex military and even go out to war zones. This driver had been in Iraq.

Bellboy said:
That fourth picture in your first lot, whats up with the excavator boom on the top of the tank? Its got its bucket, dipper, boom, and cylinders.

I was as suprised as you. I am not up on military hard wear but having seen dozer blades on some that have gone past I dont doubt that is a workable machine rather than a boom and bits hitching a ride

AtlasRob · Dec 20, 2008

jlm335 said:
The military seems to over do everything..

I agree that it seems a big lump for road haulage but when its got a battle ready Challenger 2 on board it is running at over a hundred tons gross, thats not short tonnes and will take it off road. :notworthy

AtlasRob · Dec 20, 2008

The trailer bed can be hydraulic raised to about 5ft above the ground

and any axle can be lifted.
By inserting a pin in the right place and a few hydraulic ajustments along with a disconnection of the relevant steering arm a pair of wheels can be turned 90deg to the bed to allow changing of the inner wheel.
Apparently the operation has been done in under 10mins while in the field

wormkiller · Dec 20, 2008

KBR=Kellog,Brown and Root.

AtlasRob · Dec 21, 2008

wormkiller said:
KBR=Kellog,Brown and Root.

:notworthy :drinkup

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