- For motorcycle manufacturers, see Douglas (motorcycles).
Douglas Equipment Ltd based in Cheltenham England, started building heavy tractors (trucks) in 1947. They are now a subsidiary of the Dennis Group plc.
History[]
The firm introduced the four-wheel drive Transporter model after the war in 1947 , based on an AEC Matador built from 1939-1945 as an artillery tractor. The Douglas truck had a 125 bhp AEC diesel engine of 9.6 litre (588 cu in).
The firm also built a range of industrial tug trucks for trailer haulage in factories, ports and docks loading ships. The Douglas Tugmaster was introduced in the early 1950's, with a new model for the Ro-Ro ships in 1955 called the Douglas Tugmaster Ro-Ro.
Douglas continues today as part of the Dennis Group. They are builders of heavy duty container handling tugs.
Model range[]
- Douglas Transporter - 1947
- Douglas Tugmaster - 1952
- Douglas Tugmaster Ro-Ro - 1953
- Douglas Tugmaster HM-50 - 198?
- Douglas Tugmaster NS8-210 - 198? 25-30 ton load Cummins B series engine or Volvo(engine) option
- Douglas Tugmaster NS8-220 - 198? 35 ton load
Preservation[]
A few examples of the timber tractors can be seen at vintage vehicle shows or Transport festivals.
See also[]
- List of Truck Manufacturers
- List of Engine Manufacturers
- Heavy Haulage
- Commercial vehicles
- Shows and Meets
- Clubs Listing
References / sources[]
- The World Encyclopedia of Trucks by Peter J Davies