Scammell Handyman, Trunker & Routeman

 

Smart Handyman 4X2 tractor unit.

Bromyard Gala 1998.

 

The Trunker was a 6x2 twin steer tractor but Chris Bartons example shown here 'was new to crossman breweries. In 1980 she was sent to Cranes in Norfolk to be converted to a recovery, with the second steer removed and the chassis stretched, fitted with Holmes recovery body and Holmes 600 crane.'

 

Chris continues, 'The Trunker is a very special machine as she has a semi auto 10 speed box and a fluid flywheel, so no clutch!' (seen here being overhauled). Chris has the only other Scammell web page. He previously owned a Pioneer.
  The Routeman used the same cab as the Trunker and Handyman but was an eight wheeler. This is the Mk II version with fridge body.
  This Mk III (indicated by square headlamps) was operated on timber work by the Forestry Commission.

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