Universal carrier pulling a 17pdr.....HOW? Arnhem

[Petr Brezina]

The "airborne spec" carrier from the rear. Seems to be possible to chain up 17pdr to the lifting eyes. I think it just needed a tricky driving when using the brakes - to not to damage differential, other parts were not important.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Niels, Shaun, Petr,

Thanks for your comments and ideas. Very much appreciated!
We did indeed speak about the lifting eyes...I just wasn't sure they were beefy enough to take the weight of the 17pdr.

Yes, The 17pdr is a heavy gun , but very well balanced.infact the 6pdr is far heavier on the hitch than a 17pdr ( I have both )

That's interesting Shaun....so that would mean the Carrier would stay pretty level with the 17pdr hooked up(?)....or would it still climb with the nose, when the crew started actually pulling?

Alex

[Jim Burrill]

Holland is Flat!

[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by Jim Burrill

Holland is Flat!

Not so much around Nijmegen... and there are bits around Oosterbeek which are a bit hilly.

[charlie fitton]

...and the carrier may well sit level enough, but when you pull off...

[shaun]

If you look at WW2 photos of carriers loaded hi with kit the sprocket is near on the floor . Carriers pull 17pdrs easily ..... I. At get the carrier out and hang the gun on and post a little video

[Ben]

We towed a 17pdr with a T16 earlier this year, obviously slightly different to a MK2 but it was no problem at all. It's a relatively heavy gun but very easy to move as it's well balanced.