GPO Vehicles
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Pickup Long Wheelbase 109" |
| Type | Platforms Elevating No. 1 |
| Body Builder | Simon Model L25 |
| Use | Platform Elevating. Note: Special ladder fitment on cab. |
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P.O. ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS & TRANSPORT
MECHANICAL AIDS
N 3010
Issue 1, 24.5.68
MECHANICAL AIDS DATA SHEET
Platforms, Elevating, No. 1 (Simon Model L25)
(Mounted on Long Wheelbase Land Rovers)
1. Application
For overhead maintenance and tree cutting.
2. General description
The platform is mounted on a 109 in. wheelbase Land Rover. Hydraulically operated spring lock-out jacks lock the superstructure firmly to the rear axle and two manually operated telescopic tubular stabilizers have been added to assist in maintaining stability during operation of the platform. Wheel chocks are also provided. The machine provides a range of movement giving the operator a maximum working height of approximately 26 ft., a maximum working radius of approximately 13 ft. 6 in., and a rotation of 300° in either direction.
Two full length toolboxes are provided each 6 ft. long, 10 in. wide and 18
in. deep, with lockable lids.
Accommodation has been provided on the cab roof for a sectional aluminium ladder comprising five 4 ft. sections and a mounting for a
110V generator set is provided on the floor of the vehicle behind the cab.
A towing hitch has been fitted and a spare wheel is carried on the bonnet.
The platform is operated from a hydraulic pump which is driven from the power-take-off of the vehicle engine.
The fibre-glass cage 2 ft. 1 in. square and 3 ft. 3 in. deep is mounted on two booms which are fitted to a turntable centre post. All movements of the platform are controlled from the cage.
Wiring has been run along the booms from floor to cage to enable electric tools such as chain saws and pruners to be operated from the
110V generator.
This model is now obsolescent. Future issues will be mounted on a heavier chassis.
3. Related instructions
Mechanical aids control and maintenance instructions A 1020.
P.O. Motor transport speed limits Vehicles, D 0022
Inspections and tests for safety TESTS & INSPECTIONS, Routine, Q 3015.
4. Capacity
Maximum safe working load: 250 lb.
5. Dimensions. (with booms in travelling position)
Length 19 ft. 6 in.
Width 5 ft. 4 in.
Height 10 ft. 4 in.
6. Weight
2 tons 7 cwt. 3 qrs. unladen.
Maximum weight of tools and stores in each toolbox 1 cwt.
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