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The Contractor
was introduced in the mid 60s as a heavy tractor. This is a 'baby'
125 tonner (indicated by smaller wheels and hubs) operated by
Pickfords. Its unusual as it's fitted with 'cycle wings'. |
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This specifically
designed Contractor for Sparrows crane hire was designed to haul
their eight axle 90 ton Gottwald (500 ton lift capacity) crane.
This is the 240 ton version with larger wheels and tyres. |
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A Picfords 240ton
Contractor being followed by a Highwayman. Pickfords sold the
last of their Contractors in 1993. |
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Another 240ton
Contractor in the livery of Telford based Wrekin Roadways. The
company was merged with Wynns in the early 80s. |
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'Two units still
working well out in the United Arab Emirates hauling two pieces
of a cracker tower from Belelli fabrication yard in Dubai to
Ruwais refinery in Abu Dhabi....long haul,
around 350kms'. Thanks to Brian Haysmore for words and pictures. |
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Brian Haysmore |
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Brian Haysmore |
