Hetzer hull working in quarry

[garys39]

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

[philip turland]

some great finds on that site

[the shadock]

it seems to be in Slovakia.

Pierre-Olivier

[DonC]

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

Don

[JBGracing]

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

[DonC]

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

Don

[sdkfz181]

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 ?

[Bob Carter]

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

[DonC]

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

Don

[Gimpy117]

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

[sdkfz181]

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 ?