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ELECTRIC ELL TRACTOR 4000
Model - EEL 52698 Type - Self propelled Traction weight - 4000 lb
Date - 1956 Power - Eletric
Notes -

For anyone who can remember steam trains then these little tractor units will be a fixture in the childhood memory trundling up and down railway platforms pulling several trolleys with mailbags, cases or boxes of pigeons. They were the workhorse of the railways, warehouses, docks and quays all over the world.

Although not a Coles unit they were in fact the product of Steel and Co. who took over Coles in 1939. After this time they were badged under the Coles logo.

Battery driven with a small turning circle and solid wheels.

Performance - Maximum tractive effort 4000 lb. (1814 kg.). Normal tractive effort 1200 lb. (544 kg.). Will haul 6 ton (6100 kg) trailer up 1 in 6 gradient. Speed on level 5-6 m.p.h. (8.047-9.65 km.p.h,) light, 4-5 m.p.h. (6.437-8.047 km.p.h.) loaded

Dimensions Wheelbase - 60' (1524 mm.). Track 54" (1372 mm.).
Overall length - 112" (2845 mm.) - With Buffer beams.
Overall width - 86" (2185 mm.) - With Buffer beams.
Overall length - 102" (2591 mm.) - Without Buffer Beams
Overall width - 66" (1676 mm.) - Without Buffer Beams
Overall height - 68" (1727 mm.)
Weight (Less battery) - 30 cwts. (1500 kg.).


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