Basic information
| Manufacturer | IBG |
| Product code | IBG35029 |
| Weight: | 0.56 kg |
| Ean: | 5907747900806 |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Added to catalog on: | 11.4.2017 |
| Tags: | Scammell-Pioneer |
The Scammell Pioneer was a british 6x4 tractor used in the Second World War as recovery vehicle, artillery tractor and tank transporter. All Pioneers in British Army were equipped with a 102 hp Gardner 6 cylinder diesel engine, rear-wheels drive and a power winch. Introduced in 1935, the version R100 heavy artillery tractor was used in World War II to tow medium and heavy artillery. 980 Pioneers R100 were produced to the end of the war. From 1936 the British Army began to receive 43 Pioneers heavy recovery vehicles SV1S. Many of these SV1S and R100 vehicles were lost in France in June 1940, destroyed by the withdrawing troops or captured by the Germans. The version SV2S had a redesigned crane with greater lifting height and was introduced in 1938. Total of 1,975 SV2S were built. Delivery of a tank transporter began in 1937. This variant was equipped with a longer chassis for an extended cab to accommodate the tank crew. 459 of Scammels in this variant were produced.
The Scammell Pioneer is a British heavy truck of the Second World War. The first copies of this car were made in 1927, and serial production was carried out in 1927-1945. Approximately 3,400 examples of this vehicle were produced in its course. The drive was provided by a single Gardnem Diesel engine with 102 HP.
The Scammell Pioneer was originally developed as the primary means of transport and artillery tractor for British troops stationed primarily in colonies. The vehicle was suitable for off-road use, it was characterized by high mobility, durable suspension and considerable towing capacity. Several versions of this car were created in the course of production. One of the more produced was the artillery tractor version (Pioneer R100) and the technical assistance vehicle (Pioneer SV1T and SV2S). There was also a tractor version for damaged tanks with a carrying capacity of 20 tons (Pioneer TRCU20) and 30 tons (Pioneer TRCU30). Scammell Pioneer trucks underwent their baptism of fire in 1940 during the campaign in France. Later, they also served, among others, in North Africa (1940-1943).
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