I was asked what this was the other day

[niva441]

The best answer I could come up with is it escaped from a Gerry Anderson set, although I'm not convinced it isn't a functional agricultural vehicle. Does anyone have any better ideas?

[trickywoo]

Looks like an airport vehicle.

[LargeRed]

looks like an early recycle collection lorry.

[Mike-tf3n0]

Something from the Steyr/Puch/Haflinger family perhaps?

[Scrump]

trickywoo said:

Looks like an airport vehicle.

Good suggestion I think.
It doesn’t appear to have windscreen wipers or indicators so not a road vehicle.

[MitchT]

Where was this? Sometimes sniffing around Google maps can reveal the kind of place where such a thing might reside. In the case of it being a business there might be a website which reveals the answer.

[Boosted LS1]

Very off road tyres. I'd say it'a farm vehicle for moving animals and things around.

[cologne2792]

Very cool and looks like something from 'UFO'.

The Mk2 Ranger Supercab towing it is pretty rare too.

[s p a c e m a n]

Vineyard sprayer..

Gimme 10 mins I'll find you one



https://youtu.be/X5FN1gvJs0w

I'm annoyed that I can't find that particular one but that is what it's for, driving under trees.

Edited by s p a c e m a n on Sunday 27th June 17:03

[niva441]

MitchT said:

Where was this? Sometimes sniffing around Google maps can reveal the kind of place where such a thing might reside. In the case of it being a business there might be a website which reveals the answer.

Thanks for all the replys it does seem similar to the vineyard sprayer. I think the photos were taken south west of Yeovil.

[Riley Blue]

niva441 said:

MitchT said:

Where was this? Sometimes sniffing around Google maps can reveal the kind of place where such a thing might reside. In the case of it being a business there might be a website which reveals the answer.

Thanks for all the replys it does seem similar to the vineyard sprayer. I think the photos were taken south west of Yeovil.

SW of Yeovil, that'll be a cider orchard sprayer then.

[niva441]

That makes perfect sense, especially as it looks like a farmyard it's pulling into.

Thanks for your help.

[LargeRed]

Confirmed as a Fruit Crop Sprayer, Italian built.




enterr ....... self propelled orchard sprayer ............ into google to see lots more variants.

[MitchT]

I don't know why but I have an irrational desire to own one of those and use it as my daily! I could have the rear section replicated in clear perspex and turned into a giant snow globe which would operate when I'm driving it.

[LargeRed]

then I find this ......



........ which is more of the OP photo.



edit: known as the GTE187 ........ i'll get my coat.

Edited by LargeRed on Monday 28th June 15:42