| Description |
Bulldozer, small (Aveling Barford) |
| Manufacturer |
Aveling Barford |
| Model |
Calf dozer |
| Type |
Calf dozer |
| Use |
|
| Fleet Number |
16865 to 16870 (MLH 537 - 542) 1951 |
| Date of picture |
1955 |
CALF DOZER (AVELING-BARFORD)
Application
To provide a rapid back-filling of trenches with a maximum saving of labour,
and for levelling ground.
General description
The dozer is powered by an 8h.p. petrol engine mounted on caterpillar
tracks. The main blade can be slewed through 29 degrees to the left or right
for angle dozing.
Dimensions
Length 7ft. l.5in., width 4ft. 6in. height 4ft. 7in.
Blade - width 4ft. 6in.
Weight
1.5tons.
Fuel consumption
1 gallon per hour.
Transport
4ton stores-carrying Vehicle, 4ton low loading trailer, 3ton Lolode
Transporter.
Road Speed
14 m.p.h. - forward gear.
16 m.p.h. - reverse gear.
Capital cost
£670.
Remarks
The low ground pressure of tracks (6lbs./sq. in.) is not generally
sufficient to mark road surfaces.
