G.C.S. Johnson's Mercedes Titan 6x8 Ballast tractor in the ring at Scorton North Yorkshire
Rear view showing Ballast box, HD Drawbar Hitch, Retarder cooler pack (behind cab) and Umbilical control and hydraulic service lines to trailer
Demonstration 'Load' on 10 axle lines of Scheuerle modular trailer
G.C.S. Johnson Ltd are one of the top Ten Heavy Haulage Contractors in the UK specialising in the movement of indivisable loads both in the UK and to Europe. They hold the current UK record for Heaviest load moved.
Fleet[]
- SF04 EJJ - Mercedes Titan 6x8 Ultra heavy haulage tractor unit. This premium unit weighs over 40 tons when in Ballast tractor guise and can haul 400 tons Gross train weight. Fitted with removable ballast box, allowinh use with 'normal' trailers with fifth wheel hitch.
- Add other fleet members here please (currently 30 + trucks)
Former fleet trucks[]
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- Here
Competitors and Former competitors[]
- ALE
- Cadzow
- Econofreight
- Pickfords
- Sunters
- Wynns
Models[]
Several companies have issued precision scale models featuring G.C.S. Johns fleet members;
- Corgi - Corgi no. CC11802 - Leyland Daf 85 Tractor unit with Twin axle jeep dolly, Twin axle bogie and a prestressed Concrete beam load.
Gallery[]
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See also[]
- Heavy Haulage Contractors
- List of Truck Manufacturers
- Specialist truck builders
- Specialist trailer builders
- Preservation related;
References / sources[]
- Info from scorton show NY - 2009 and demo of the truck and trailer
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