Police/HATO off-roaders
Discussion
HATO's used to practice on the airfield that I used to work on (former USAF Upper Heyford). They used them to pull vehicles to the side of the road as others have said.
I guess they are more visible due to their size too.
If I was changing a tyre in the rain at the side of the motorway I'd rather a 4x4 was there warning others of the danger than a Mondeo.
I guess they are more visible due to their size too.
If I was changing a tyre in the rain at the side of the motorway I'd rather a 4x4 was there warning others of the danger than a Mondeo.
Goochie said:
HATO's used to practice on the airfield that I used to work on (former USAF Upper Heyford). They used them to pull vehicles to the side of the road as others have said.
I guess they are more visible due to their size too.
If I was changing a tyre in the rain at the side of the motorway I'd rather a 4x4 was there warning others of the danger than a Mondeo.
I guess they are more visible due to their size too.
If I was changing a tyre in the rain at the side of the motorway I'd rather a 4x4 was there warning others of the danger than a Mondeo.
I do breakdowns on the motorways and the bigger and more visible you are the better - it's scary enough on the hard shoulder as it is
motorwise said:
Goochie said:
HATO's used to practice on the airfield that I used to work on (former USAF Upper Heyford). They used them to pull vehicles to the side of the road as others have said.
I guess they are more visible due to their size too.
If I was changing a tyre in the rain at the side of the motorway I'd rather a 4x4 was there warning others of the danger than a Mondeo.
I guess they are more visible due to their size too.
If I was changing a tyre in the rain at the side of the motorway I'd rather a 4x4 was there warning others of the danger than a Mondeo.
I do breakdowns on the motorways and the bigger and more visible you are the better - it's scary enough on the hard shoulder as it is
Yep ..... more visible, tow more and carry more cones / kit to put in closures - or at least that is why the police have them .... can't comment on HATO's
vonhosen said:
SamHH said:
shuvitupya said:
What is the point of the OP?
I want to know why the police and HATOs use off-road vehicles. That's all.
They are nice & easy to climb in & out of. Range Rovers have good cup holders too.
And lots of cubbyholes for half eaten donuts (just to continue tonights donut theme) 
SamHH said:
Why do the police and HATOs use off-road vehicles? I've read that one of the reasons is for their towing ability. How often is this ability required and what other reasons are there?
HATOs have to have the capability to clear the carriageway of broken vehicles. It's part of their remit to ensure the motorways are available to other road users. 4WD/off-road vehicles fit the bill.
Give them a tow truck. That's what they are for. Much cheaper and more visible.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-IVECO-RECO
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-IVECO-RECO
Flat in Fifth said:
As VH said towing vehicles clear of the highway.
I've seen a Range Rover hooked up to an overturned trailer laid on its side, and drag it out of the way, though not a HATO RR admittedly but in theory.
I've seen a Range Rover hooked up to an overturned trailer laid on its side, and drag it out of the way, though not a HATO RR admittedly but in theory.
Almost sure I read somewhere that the reason that RR were the police vehicle of choice was the fact that they could tow 44 tons and it took more than 48 tons to shear the towing bracket/chassis - handy for dragging artics off the motorway.
BB
BigBob said:
Almost sure I read somewhere that the reason that RR were the police vehicle of choice was the fact that they could tow 44 tons and it took more than 48 tons to shear the towing bracket/chassis - handy for dragging artics off the motorway.
Edited by chevy-stu on Friday 26th January 13:19
BigBob said:
Flat in Fifth said:
As VH said towing vehicles clear of the highway.
I've seen a Range Rover hooked up to an overturned trailer laid on its side, and drag it out of the way, though not a HATO RR admittedly but in theory.
I've seen a Range Rover hooked up to an overturned trailer laid on its side, and drag it out of the way, though not a HATO RR admittedly but in theory.
Almost sure I read somewhere that the reason that RR were the police vehicle of choice was the fact that they could tow 44 tons and it took more than 48 tons to shear the towing bracket/chassis - handy for dragging artics off the motorway.
BB
Yep, the RR and Disco are incredible for towing and the way they are made means they can - generally - tow alot more than other 4x4s. I have seen a huge lorry pulled uphill by a Disco which meant the road was cleared hours before a heavy recovery would have arrived and as a result no furious motorists stuck in traffic jams because of a broken down!
The above is true and thats why they use range rovers and discos as these can easily pull a hgv of the motorway.Then you may have a car with its wheels missing stuck in the central reservation and again a 4x4 will just drag it out with ease.Also you have to think of the weight of the gear they are carrying ie 10 or 20 cones,signs,brooms,lights etc.There is not really a car or van that could carry all this gear and do all the towing mentioned above so thats why the police and hatos use them.
BigBob said:
Almost sure I read somewhere that the reason that RR were the police vehicle of choice was the fact that they could tow 44 tons and it took more than 48 tons to shear the towing bracket/chassis - handy for dragging artics off the motorway.
I thought new RR shouldn't be used for towing LGVs because the chassis design was not adequate?
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