It's obviously one of those typical Aussie vs Kiwi ' Call that a stock truck mate? NAH.....THIS is a stock truck!' sort of day on Biglorryblog as AtkiPete Lynch says: "G'day Brian,with questions hanging over some of Rod's Kiwi road train photos here are some real beauties from Peter Murray of Townsville." And what an absoultely stonking shot too! I'd have been pleased to have come back with that one...
" Your big Kenworth road train for the larger jobs..." says Pete. But hold on...where's the little compartment for the Blue Heeler stock dog?
Ah yes a real 'Star' performer...."This Western Star 26metre B-Double is for the 'smaller' flock." adds Pete.
Even this old ex-Army 6x6 Inter is getting in on the action. "This one has had a turbo Perkins transplant but would not be any candidate for a speeding ticket!" notes Pete...
But with that camouflage colour scheme you shouldn't have much trouble sneaking up on the sheep Pete! They'll just think it''s a very long hedge!!!
Meanwhile, click through here for the kind of Biglorryblog 'What the fizzing heck is that?' picture that sends all my beloved anorak army into a frenzy of pie-claiming ecstasy!
"For those who feel the need for more power have a look at this rear engined monster, not exactly sure what it is.....Cheers Pete." So what the chuffing flip is it? Yours truly puts some money on a airport fire tender....
And for a second pie name that engine! Thanks Pete this should keep everyone happy for the next 30 minutes!
Thats an eeeze one for a burned out old miner Thats a Cummins V 1710 IE two 855CU in v layout still made in India 700 HP right outta the box up to 1400 most haul trucks used them way back when I had dark hair.. pretty good old power plant
Diggin /dozin
Ray jay
I'm happy to take your word on that engine, Ray Jay, but what is the truck - is it an RFW?
Hi
This is my first attempt at posting a comment to this web site. So I hope it is successful and understandable.
I believe the green rear engined beast is the remains of an Oshkosh Air Port Crash Tender. Possibly an ex Royal Australian Air Force unit.
I don’t think its second life ever progressed past what you see here – ending life as an unfinished project.
And – in reference to the red KW Double B Double cattle float. What is not clear in this photo is the design and construction of the bridge it’s on. It’s a ‘grid’ bridge. A common design used on secondary rural roads in North/North West Queensland Australia.
Built from salvaged heavy gauge railway line (track) – laid cross ways at about a 6inch spacing. With the rounded running surface to the top – and to the exact same specifications as the Australian Cattle Grid.
Which is a device about 4 feet long – and approx 10 feet wide which is inserted/suspended culvert style where a cattle fence and a road intersect (in the place of a traditional hinged gate).
The small and slippery surface of the rail head profile, and the large air space between – prevents any hard hoofed livestock from crossing it – so the integrity of the fence (as a barrier) is maintained. Soft footed dogs and dingos can ‘pussy foot’ it across.
Light vehicles with smaller dia tyres get across OK – albeit with a bit of ‘hopping and skipping’ along with considerable noise and vibration. But not recommended for anyone with false teeth. I hope that all makes sense.
Peter Murray – Townsville - Australia
hello, what would it take for an english lad to get on a livestock roadtrain job many thanks