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Spruce Pirate



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Scotland 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Zambezi Silver
What is this? Heavy Metal.
I'm clearing out our old sheds and getting rid of stuff and have come across this:


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It came from a Scottish Water shed years ago when they were clearing out and was in with a load of other Land-Rover stuff which I got from them. I'm not sure exactly what it is or if it is a Land-Rover part or not? Does anyone recognise what it is? What it's for? It's clearly got a towing pin and doesn't look as though its been used. Lastly, is it of any use to anyone, does anyone want it before it goes in the scrap pile?

Thanks Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap
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blackwolf



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I'd say it is a towing point (probably front but possibly rear) from an LGV or HGV, it is not a Landrover part and there is no readily obvious way of using at such.

The side plates would bolt to the chassis rails.
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Spruce Pirate



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That seems like a very reasonable diagnosis. I wasn't sure if it was a tractor part, hadn't considered HGV but Scottish Water did used to have a couple of sheep floats so could be. Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap
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blackwolf



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Good point, it could also be off the front of a tractor.

Does it have any makers markings or part numbers stamped on it? I am sure it would cost a bundle if you wanted to buy one!
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blackwolf



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Blackwolf wrote:
... it could also be off the front of a tractor. ...


Like this (which would explain the shape of the top, to hold front weights). Mystery solved, I think, but what kind of tractor?



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