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In the 1970's a local crane hirer ran a 4 axle 60 ton lifting capacity telescopic Smith Pinguely mobile crane,some sort of venture between Thos Smith and the French manufacturer Pinguely.I only saw this crane a few times and it had a square cab not unlike the Foden crane carriers.If any member has any pics or info about these cranes I would be grateful. Thanks Tim

Re that crane with odd attachment. I have seen a similar arrangement in the past. That style of thing was also used on your English canal system maintenance to prevent the grab going thru the clay liner. Must have been awfully slow to operate. regards ray

Is this a Smith crane ?and for bonus points whats the carrier truck ?.
from
http://www.transportphotos.com/road/photo/VS01518

Hl Craig,
I think (pretty sure) that crane is a Coles, Coles Crane Man would probably know better than me.
Fred

From a recent British Waterways auction sale:

Spotted on Willington Quay Tyneside last week , Smith truck crane with that Motor Panels cab stuck on front.

Smith C26.
Photo is taken at Waddingtons boat yard Mexborough Swinton.

A Smith crawler crane in an advert from 1995/6:

For Sale, Smith 26

Ebay.co.uk


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