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6 months 3 weeks ago #248446 by Brocky45
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I never knew that such a machine ever existed!! My lesson for the day!!!
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6 months 3 weeks ago #248449 by JOHN.K.
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I remember they sold one of these here in the 70s........IIRC ,it had an IHC TD24 motor in it.
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6 months 3 weeks ago #248451 by PaulFH
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Yes John, remarkable machine in its time.
TD24 motor, petrol start and diesel run.
Non-synchro 5 speed for road travel. Air brakes, air assisted steering, clutch and gearshift.
On site engage direct driven hydraulic pump to operate all digging functions. 
Put a trench in almost any ground except solid rock.
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6 months 3 weeks ago #248452 by PaulFH
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Barber Greene in 17 Construction Squadron plant yard with other machines, probably 1971.
Couple of armour plated land clearing Cat D8’s
Photos from other Veteran sites, with thanks.
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