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Oliver Hart.
Oliver Hart.
Photo: . Ozymandias .
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Item #: 29322
Originally a Leyland Octopus flatbed, this wagon was converted to a tipper by Harts and had the fibreglass Bristol cab fitted to reduce its tare weight, thereby increasing the payload. It was one of two that they ran that were fitted with Bristol cabs.

Comment by: Howard P on 30th April 2017 at 19:36

A West country cab fitted, fantastic.
I suspects it smokes a lot.

Comment by: AP on 30th April 2017 at 23:14

Is it tipped?

Comment by: Stan on 1st May 2017 at 17:59

Never a Octopus, the Octopus was built by Leyland trucks. I can see that the axles are not Leyland...I can tell with the Halfshafts.

Comment by: Thomas Bywater on 3rd May 2017 at 11:21

This vehicle is much too long for a Leyland Octopus and not suitable for tipper work, the turning circle must have been difficult. The front two steer axle are too close together.

Comment by: col on 3rd May 2017 at 19:23

looks like a bristol

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