The great ACCO - and how they began

[Rod Diery]

Originally posted by Tony Smith
Seeing as we've re-visited this post, lets fine tune some of the facts. The Wrecker pictured above isn't an F1, it's an F5. All the 6x6 were mechanically the same Mk5, and the type of body described the Variant:
F1: 5 ton GS
F2: 5 ton tipper
F3: Tanker, 800 gallon
F4: Breakdown
F5: Wrecker, Holmes equipment

The No1 Mk2 AACO had the same cab as the Mk1, but was fitted with PTO driven 20,000lb winch.

Hi Tony, During my RAEME service (1972 - 1992) the GS trucks were always referred to as the F1 and any truck with the PTO driven hydraulic pump was an F2. If I remember correctly the Holmes equipped wreckers were called the Truck, Wrecker, Twin Boom,6 x 6, 5 ton w/winch, F2. Later on in their service they were given the Defence Forces' Mobility Class of MC5, I think.

Feel free to corrct me if my memory is failing.
Regards
Rod