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Leyland Metz CKH407 150' TL - rear view
Just to complete views of the 150 footer.
This picture shows the larger than normal turret to accomodate the 6 section Metz ladder.
The picture was taken in the late 1980s.
I have put a rear shot of AVB1 & DGJ309 on this site for comparison purposes
Just to complete views of the 150 footer.
This picture shows the larger than normal turret to accomodate the 6 section Metz ladder.
The picture was taken in the late 1980s.
I have put a rear shot of AVB1 & DGJ309 on this site for comparison purposes
Now I am not ordinarily a TL man, but I have been turned! I had heard the legend of this appliance and am so intrigued to see the latest pictures, that I (and am sure many others) are itching to see more (if possible recent shots). It's just incredible! out of interest how much more does it weigh that the 'normal' 100ft version. With my limited knowledge of physics, how on earth did it not fall over when fully extended?
Added by John D on 20 August 2011.
Added by John D on 20 August 2011.
I'm a TL aficinado and anything from Kingston-Upon-Hull is most welcome. Well don to Mike and his team for bringing this old girl back to life.
Added by Andrew Middleton on 21 August 2011.
Added by Andrew Middleton on 21 August 2011.
What I'm wondering is how in heck did those primitive jacks manage to stablize the appliance when the ladder was in operation!!?? Can someone please explain, , , ,
Added by Pav on 21 August 2011.
Added by Pav on 21 August 2011.
John D, the 101' 4 section TL was 9ton, 8cwt, 0qrs - the 150' 6 section TL was 11ton, 1cwt, 1qr. These are of course the old weight system (the proper UK system before europe).
They are unladen weights as written on the sides of the vehicle.
Pav, The jacking system for stability on the 150 footer is different to the 101 footer in as much the jack legs slide out manually, rather like the power operated current aerials. They are substantial, the back axle on the prewar Metz ladder is also locked to the chassis so the wheels and tyres take some of the strain, it is far more stable than you might think.
I believe the Australian 120 footer had a similar system with slide out jacks.
Added by Mike Hebard on 22 August 2011.
They are unladen weights as written on the sides of the vehicle.
Pav, The jacking system for stability on the 150 footer is different to the 101 footer in as much the jack legs slide out manually, rather like the power operated current aerials. They are substantial, the back axle on the prewar Metz ladder is also locked to the chassis so the wheels and tyres take some of the strain, it is far more stable than you might think.
I believe the Australian 120 footer had a similar system with slide out jacks.
Added by Mike Hebard on 22 August 2011.
Having worked at East Hull Station during the early 60s I can remember this machine with affection. Sad to see the condition it was in when picture taken and wonder what the current state of repair is?
Added by Mike Edmondson on 12 July 2017.
Added by Mike Edmondson on 12 July 2017.
Leyland
Thankyou Mike for continueing the story of the one and only Leyland/Metz 150ft TL that saw service in the UK-1936/1959.
Added by Pete Matten on 19 August 2011.