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- Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:23 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2017
- Topic: Dustcart in a ditch (Polegate)
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Dustcart in a ditch (Polegate)
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- Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:17 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2017
- Topic: Laden 44T cement tanker in trouble
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Laden 44T cement tanker in trouble
This little road in Brenchley is a busy thoroughfare for HGVs, and unfortunately this tanker pulled over to allow another truck to pass and fell into the soft verge. As you can see, there wasn't much room to work with! The winches were set up with a support to 'catch' the casualty whilst it was bein...
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:22 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2017
- Topic: Bit of a tight one!
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Bit of a tight one!
This vehicle had traveled down a long, narrow driveway and slipped off the side into a stream whilst doing a tight turn. As you can see from the photos, access was very poor and restricted with low, overhanging trees making the job a bit more awkward! http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/mickgou...
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:38 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: JCB
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- Views: 59425
JCB
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- Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:23 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Fully laden artic rollover
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Fully laden artic rollover
Nice job for a Friday afternoon! Mick and Richard have just come back from the B2089 Udimore where this artic loaded with scrap came to grief on one of the bends. Rained a lot at the end and they got very wet, but a straight forward job for the rotators! http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/mick...
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:26 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Narrow boat movement
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Narrow boat movement
This narrow boat was similar to the submerged one we rescued from the river in Oxford at the beginning of the year, and is estimated to weigh approx. 20T. This one had been vandalised inside and the owner wanted it refurbished, but first it needed to be moved from its current location (Shepperton) t...
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:18 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Movement of 53T landfill compactor
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Movement of 53T landfill compactor
We were called to assist moving this compactor in Pitsea landfill site, which had previously suffered an engine fire and been stationary for 2 years. It would have been a fairly straight forward job, however there is a railway bridge 2 miles from the site which is the only road in/out. The bridge is...
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:51 am
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Kent Fire and Rescue training day
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Kent Fire and Rescue training day
We were recently called to assist Kent Fire and Rescue service with their training day. Richard took along a casualty vehicle and rolled it over onto some cars to simulate a motorway pile up. This was a reconstruction for all emergency services, including police, fire and rescue, ambulance and the a...
- Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:34 am
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: JCB
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- Views: 56333
JCB
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- Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:17 am
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Trailer in tunnel
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- Views: 57949
Trailer in tunnel
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- Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:58 am
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Cattle lorry stuck down narrow lane
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Cattle lorry stuck down narrow lane
As you can see from the photos, access was rather poor! http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/mickgould1/Cattle%20lorry/P1010451%20Copy_zpsvfmioibu.jpg http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/mickgould1/Cattle%20lorry/P1010452%20Copy_zps2ksoztib.jpg http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/mickg...
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:25 am
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: County Tractor to the rescue
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County Tractor to the rescue
We were called out to this job in Oxted. The driver had advised access was good, however upon arrival the striken vehicle was found to be stuck down a narrow, muddy bridlepath. We were unable to access with the wrecker, so the 4x4 County was loaded up and transported to the location. Still an awkwar...
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:48 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Dropped trailer
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Dropped trailer
Not the first time we've had one of these. The legs of this laden grain trailer sank into the ground, so the NRC was set up and lifted the trailer whilst the unit backed underneath. http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/mickgould1/DAYs%20Trailer/image1%20Copy_zpspfxelr5t.jpg http://i1298.photobuc...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:07 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Soil screener (heavy!)
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- Views: 56377
Soil screener (heavy!)
This machine was very heavy (approx 20T) with a high centre of gravity. The operator wanted it craned off but we felt it was easier/more straight forward to wheel it down the ramps. http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/mickgould1/Soil%20screener/P1010318%20Copy_zpsniycldgu.jpg http://i1298.photo...
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:13 pm
- Forum: Heavy Recovery - 2016
- Topic: Laden 4 Axle overturns on roundabout
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Laden 4 Axle overturns on roundabout
This 4 axle laden vehicle overturned on the roundabout. No other vehicles were involved. Fortunately the load was removed before we had to right vehicle, making the job quite simple. http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/mickgould1/Rollover%20on%20roundabout/P1010292%20Copy_zpsxbtu2ly7.jpg http:/...