Biglorryblog's 'Good Man in Africa' is (I assume in Dubai) for he has undergone something of a road to Damascus conversion regarding the Faun Tadano story I recently posted on BLB from him. And here's another picture of it above. For those that have come into this half-way-through Jerry was interested in buying it at the Dubai auctions but didn't seem to enthusiastic about what he was bidding for....Now he says: "Well, an objective lesson in pre-judgement for JB, as we have a final Sunday pm amble through the auction listings - dont judge a truck by its photo!"
Jerry continues:"What was a grotty-looking tractor on bicycle tyres having a monkey-puke yellow, five-litre overhaul a few days ago has clearly been on the steroids and since morphed into a full-on oil field rig! So cap in hand I humbly withdraw my first low-end estimate of auction price - I meant that was for the spare wheel only, honest........ In fact, I also withdraw my upper one!"
And in a statement of the blindingly obvious our brave hero duly notes: "That said, this is a hugely specialised bit of kit that you don't just buy to put in the potting shed 'in case'. Be a bloody big shed just for a start! Looks like this is on 25" earthmover spec tyres so you can guestimate the height to the trailer bed - I would think at least 8 feet."
"This is most likely an ex-rig-up/rig-down oilfield winch truck. As a prospective buyer I would still be very careful while looking this thing over, as that V12 Deutz (?) [could it even be a CAT?--BLB]will be an expensive item to rebuild if you have to. God alone knows about the tranny etc. With even Chinese tyres at $2.5 grand a pop and what must be a thirst like an Irish navvie on payday, this will not be a purchase for the faint-hearted, if it's going to be put into regular use." Now click through here for more shots including a monster winch and the gearbox.....
Jerry concludes his report: "I am therefore intrigued as to who will buy it next weekend and for what......and I really can't see it being us! I think it will stay in the Middle East, and not become the only (such one) In Africa! Regards, JB."
Well Jerry you know what they say...you can't judge a book by looking at its cover..nor a Faun Oilfield Truck by the paint job on it. Enjoy your trip and let us know what you come back with...and I don't mean sunburn.
look at the first pictur and u can see the trade mark cooling fan!
Also look under the cooling fan and u can see the word FAUN!!!
And on the pic with the exhaust manifold - you can see the fluted barrels - an indication of a air-cooled Deutz engine!
My name is Marooph B.Lawal from Bomazol Ventures Nigeria Limited, I am exporter in Mack truck, can you please forward me with your address and how to get to your yard, I will be comming from Nigeria, and I will like to know how many of mack truck do you have in stock. Please provide mewith your copntact phone number,
Thanks in anticipation for your quick respond
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This truck is round the corner from my office, let me know if you need more pics!