Tuesday 17 February 2009

2A,B and C Site Dumpers

The site dumpers were first released in 1953 but production continued until 1968 with a total of three (3) versions. The first version of the Site Dumper had Green finish with a red tipping body. The metal wheels were also painted in green making it rare compared to rest that had bare or grey metal wheels. The first series were produced between 1953 and 1957 and neither of these had the number had inscription "Made from 1953-1957".

The 2B Site Dumper was built slightly larger than the first version and has a No. 2 inscribed on its base. The 2B model This originally came with grey metal wheels and were later changed to grey plastic wheels. The tipper body was attached either using metal pins or lugs casted on to the base. The 2nd versions were made from 1957-61.

The 2C was the last version of the Site Dumper. Compared to the first 2 earlier versions, the 2C was completely remodelled with a fully-enclosed cab. This model came out in red with a green tipper and either came with the "LAING" or "MUIR HILL" decals making the latter rarer compared to the former. This model were in production between 1961 to 1968.

Note: Image/s used with permission http://www.darkens.net.nz/

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