Sherman ARV at Camp Borden??

[maple_leaf_eh]

I have few exact construction details. The literature for a Madill 171 lists the base vehicle as an M4A3, another clearly indicates M32 for a Madill 071. Another user, Finning which made pneumatic rock drills uses the base vehicle in the model designator, ie. Finning M32F Hammer Drill.

[Peter Duggan]

Robin,

I took some pieces to a sandblaster, just outside of Deseronto, and came across your ARV. Looks as if it should be off to Kingston shortly.

Peter


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[rob love]

Much better colour.

Is it me or is the call-sign stenciling a little too modern and out of place?

[Frank v R]

well at least they did not have it go with WW2 markings for Holland , and as far as I know we never used the M-74, they were constructed between 1950-55, it does look much better,

[Robin Craig]

As I stated before, the markings will be changed once it gets on the pad, the painter is obligated by contract to do those markings.

[Ed Storey]

Always nice to see a museum display a vehicle with fictitious markings and in this case on a vehicle that Canada never even used. Also good to see the attitude that old vehicles are only fit to sit outside as bird's nests to slowly rust away continues to live on in Canada.

[Clint Tauber]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

I have few exact construction details. The literature for a Madill 171 lists the base vehicle as an M4A3, another clearly indicates M32 for a Madill 071. Another user, Finning which made pneumatic rock drills uses the base vehicle in the model designator, ie. Finning M32F Hammer Drill.

Primary reason for the M-32 carrier designation was to avoid confusion with the first tank drills, which used M-4 high speed tractors. The larger Madill and Tyee yarders used a carrier designated the "M4A3", which was a Dr. Frankenstein thing closer to an M40 SP gun. Widened and lengthened hull, and carrying 60 tons of machine. Several of the so-called "M-32" drills were likely built from Grizzlies and Sextons, had the CDP track. Horrible stuff, most got replaced within a year or two with US pattern track. The last tank drills were "M-40F's" and are not an M-40 at all, they are a typical HVSS Sherman with standard length hull.

Lots of the earliest steel spar yarders were mounted on M-6 HS tractors, converted to varying degrees. Some still retained the original cab. The first tank drill was simply an M4 HS tractor with a compressor on the back and a drill attached to the front. Still had the Waukesha gas engine, even. Later versions were highly modified, with air control for steering, diesel power, etc. Also 10 speed transmissions added.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Thank you for the specifics. Learn something new every day.

[Clint Tauber]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Thank you for the specifics. Learn something new every day.

Here are some drills, WW2 equipment still earning its keep. The Tank Drill was first built by G.M. Philpott, later bought by Finning. Several companies built copies. Chapman built a "Drilmobile" based on the M5 HS tractor, Traxxon made one out of all kinds of components.

[jdmcm]

The two vehicles pictured on the left sport M4 High Speed tractor running gear, not M4 Sherman

[Clint Tauber]

Originally Posted by jdmcm

The two vehicles pictured on the left sport M4 High Speed tractor running gear, not M4 Sherman

Actually M4A1 with extended end connectors on both sides. That is my point, Finning already had an M4, so when they upgraded to Sherman running gear, they couldn't call it an M4, so it became an "M-32"

[Robin Craig]

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