Hi Hanno,
Looking closely at your picture, I noticed that this Otter does not have a step fitted to help you climb aboard. This is the same as on mine, there are no bolt holes or weld marks on either side of the body. The other similarity shown is the lack of the brackets for the sand channels.There is also no sign that a spare wheel was ever fitted, that part of the body is also unmarked.
Isn't it surprising how different these old machines are.
It would seem that the FOO Otter's were quite basic in their finish when compared to the ones used by the engineers in NW Europe.
They may have come straight from unused reserves which could be the reason why.
James
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