Current Project - 1976 Scammell Crusader

1976 Scammell Crusader F42

We are currently restoring a 1976 Scammell Crusader F42, owned by the Stan Williamson Family Trust.

History

First registered in New Zealand on the 5th of January
1976 by JV Geany  of Rotorua, with 490km on the clock.

The Crusader was sold to Direct Transport of Rotorua in September 1978, having done 182,287 miles.
 
It was then purchased by Stan Williamson Transport of Te Puke in May 1980, becoming part of the largest fleet of Leyland Crusaders in the Southern hemisphere.

Mostly carting logs throughout it’s life, it has also been in use as a Heavy Haulage transporter, and currently as a scrap steel and general products carrier.

Specifications
 
Engine:  Detroit Diesel 8V71 T
Engine No:  8VA W0841
Engine CC Rating:  9309
Horsepower:  350
Chassis No:  WHV 53169
Chassis GVM:   27,941 kg
Gearbox:  Fuller RTO 915
Diffs:  Maudsley F42

We are looking for photographs or any other history of the truck, which was #12 in the Stan Williamson Transport Fleet.  If you can help us with this please contact us on 07 883 7369.

We would like to thank Kerry Hill and Graeme Carter who have helped us with photos.