H Tractor and Transporter Census Numbers

Discussion in 'Vehicle Names and Census Numbers' started by KevinT, Nov 26, 2019.

  1. KevinT

    KevinT Senior Member

    As always please advise of any additions or errors.

    Cheers

    Kevin
     

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  2. Bill F

    Bill F Member

    Err...please excuse my ignorance on this thread...can someone explain a little more of what all the columns of numbers mean to a complete novice like me...thanks in advance
     
  3. chrisgrove

    chrisgrove Senior Member

    Bill
    What is shown in each column can be seen by scanning to the top of the spreadsheet and reading the headings. Then you will be able to ensure that your treasured model can display a WD number that is authentic for that type of vehicle. Of course it doesn't tell you what unit each individual vehicle belonged to (or when), so you should try and find a photo that shows you the other markings on that vehicle - and thus (if you have the right references) the unit it belonged to.

    I must say that to hear of such vehicles as a Ford Car 2 seater 4x2 displaying an 'H' WD number (normally only displayed on tractors of various kinds) sounds unlikely, but never say never.....
    Chris
     
  4. Neilie

    Neilie Member

    Great database! I notice all the Diamond "T's" are for the ballast bodied tractors towing 40 ton Trailers. A good number had a Scammell type coupling added by trailer manufacturers Shelvoke & Drewry, SMT, etc. to couple with the 30 Ton Recovery trailer designed by S&D. The Scammell-type couplings were supplied with the trailers to retro-fit the Diamond "T" tractors. Is there any info on those please?

    Neil Craig
     

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