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Recovery Crane

Garages and fleet operators fitted Harvey Frost and similar cranes into the rear tub of 109 pick-ups. A hand-cranked or PTO-powered jib allowed a car to be lifted and suspended-towed back to the workshop.

Released
1958
Ended
1985
Recovery Crane Land Rover

Full technical specification

Figures are typical for the model range and vary by year, engine, body style and market.

Engine

Type
2.25 L or 2.6 L petrol, 2.25 L diesel

Equipment

Crane
Harvey Frost or Weaver hand / PTO crane
Capacity
Approx. 1 - 1.5 tonne lift
Extras
Spectacle frame, towing bar, capstan winch

Dimensions & capacities

Wheelbase
109 in (2,769 mm)

Production

Users
AA, RAC, garages, military REME units