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Graham,
It's not really unknown as I can read the ME on the ladder so it's a Metz! But no idea what the body under it looks like

Added by Fire995 on 19 September 2009.

Definatly a Metz.....this was the only type of TL which was elevated by an 'oversized cycle chain'. The ring surrounding the base of the turret (known as the fulcrum frame) is the throttle.

Added by Barrie Green on 20 September 2009.

Oh yeah, something else too, you can see the TL number plate on the ladder itself, which should give you the year and the builders (ladder) number.
Small black plate and "silver" coloured where the numbers are stamped in.

Added by Fire995 on 20 September 2009.

Having just seen this picture, it is a postwar mechanical Metz Ladder as fitted to the Dennis F17 & F21 chassis and is probably pre 1959. Hope this helps

Added by Mike Hebard on 23 January 2012.

I love Barrie's phrase about the "oversized cycle chain" !! (I know exactly what he means, as well !)

Added by Ian Moore on 23 January 2012.

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