Warning: session_start(): open(/var/cpanel/php/sessions/ea-php74/sess_28a88360ee73039cfa6a3e06ec88e87501b5cb388f107b39, O_RDWR) failed: No space left on device (28) in /home/devwehrmacht/public_html/forums/includes/vb5/frontend/controller/page.php on line 71 Warning: session_start(): Failed to read session data: files (path: /var/cpanel/php/sessions/ea-php74) in /home/devwehrmacht/public_html/forums/includes/vb5/frontend/controller/page.php on line 71 Hetzer hull working in quarry - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums
demjanskbattlefield

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Hetzer hull working in quarry

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
    #1

    Hetzer hull working in quarry

    Interesting pictures from the Czech detector website, of a Hetzer working in a quarry.

    http://www.detektorweb.cz/index.4me?...mm=2&xb=2&vd=1

    Regards
    Gary
    Tags: None
    #2
    some great finds on that site

    Comment

      #3
      it seems to be in Slovakia.

      Pierre-Olivier

      Comment

        #4
        Can one tell if it was originally a Hetzer or a 38t chassis?

        Don

        Comment

          #5
          Great stuff Gary!

          Don,
          I think it's definately a Hetzer.The drive sprockets on the front have a solid outer ring, on a 38t there is a set of holes in the outer ring. I'm guessing the change was because of the weight difference, the 38t about 9-10 tonsand the Hetzer about 15-16 tons. Also the bottom front armour plate looks to be welded which would be consistent with the Hetzer, the 38t was riveted. Notice also that they have a road wheel from a prime mover halftrack for the right rear guide wheel. The left rear guide wheel is also not of Hetzer origin, but I'm not sure what it's from. Maybe there is a halftrack laying around the quarry somewhere??!! Cool to see some of this stuff still in use, although it would also be cool to see it returned to its original state!!!

          Jared

          Comment

            #6
            Thanks, Jared - I appreciate that information. Great to see a "runner", even if it's been "civilized"!

            Don

            Comment

              #7
              Panther

              I remember that there was a picture long time ago about a Panther V in a situation like this. Maybe sombody did seen it also ? Cant remember where this was... sombody know ?

              Comment

                #8
                I believe that was a crane in France which has since been rescued.

                Comment

                  #9
                  Here's the link to the Pather crane: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=Panther+Crane

                  Don

                  Comment

                    #10
                    I remember watching a logging show on discovery and seeing a Sherman they used to lift logs...

                    I also heard stories of a home wrecking company that used Sherman for that purpose...I'm positive they did that real well

                    Comment

                      #11
                      Originally posted by DonC View Post
                      Here's the link to the Pather crane: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=Panther+Crane

                      Don
                      Thnx for the info thats the picture i did mean. Who know where this panther is today ?

                      Comment

                      Previous template Next

                      Users Viewing this Thread

                      Collapse

                      There is currently 1 user online. 0 members and 1 guests.

                      Most users ever online was 10,032 at 08:13 PM on 09-28-2024.

                      Working...
                      X