- Source: Talus MB-764 amphibious tractor
Talus MB-764 is a four-wheel drive launch tractor which was specifically designed for the RNLI, to launch and recover inflatable inshore lifeboats from beach and shorebased launched lifeboat stations.
The Tractor is produced by the British company of Clayton Engineering Limited who are based in Knighton, Powys.
Development
The MB-764 was the first launch tractor designed and developed in conjunction with the RNLI to launch the institutions smaller inshore inflatable lifeboat fleet. Clayton’s based the design of the MB-764 on Ford County Commercial Cars. At the design and development stage the company presented two Prototype models. The first being the main take up by the RNLI. The first of these launch tractors went into service with the RNLI in 1975 and since then over 30 tractors have been operated by the Institute around the United Kingdom and Ireland. The basic design, operating and performance characteristics have not changed from the initial design concept vehicle, with the exception of the propelled wading capability.
RNLI Talus MB 764 Fleet
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=See also
Fowler Challenger III launch tractor
New Holland TC45 launch tractor
Talus MB-H launch tractor
Talus MB-4H launch tractor
Talus Atlantic 85 DO-DO launch carriage
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Talus MB-764 amphibious tractor
- Talus MB-H amphibious tractor
- Talus MB-4H amphibious tractor
- Talus Atlantic 85 DO-DO launch carriage
- Atlantic 85-class lifeboat
- Shannon Launch and Recovery System
- Youghal Lifeboat Station
- Fowler Challenger III amphibious tractor
- Newbiggin Lifeboat Station
- Hayling Island Lifeboat Station
