Eliminator - STPC

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Eliminator - STPC

Location: Aberdeenshire
Overall length: 8.4m
Overall weight: 10tons empty, (22.7tons box full and pan loaded)
Pan dimensions (L x W): 4.55m x 2.2m
Weight of pan: 2.8tons
Maximum weight-box load: 11.4tons
Maximum weight-box travel: 4.96m
Is the weight-box driven by the axles? Yes
Number of gears: 30
Method used to move the weight-box: Chain driven
Does the weight-box have brakes to lock it? Yes, all fail safe
Is the sledge self-powered or does it need to be pulled back to the start line? Non self propelled
Is the sledge fitted with an engine? Yes
What engine is fitted to the sledge: Ford
What does the engine power: Compressor and hydraulic oil pump
Where does the sledge operator sit: At the rear, in John Deere SG2 cab
Any special safety features: Entire sledge is fail safe, only big sledge in the UK to be certified for use at ETPC events.
Any other special features: Hydraulic pan hold up and push down system, all sledge settings made from outwith drivers compartment.

When was the sledge built: Originally built in 1978, completely refurbished in 2010/2011
Who built the sledge: Originally built by Tom Osborne, refurbished by the STPC
Brief history: The Eliminator was the first sledge ever built in the UK back in 1978. The sledge passed ownership a number of times before being purchased by the STPC in the early 90's. The sledge was then upgraded and modified year after year before the decision was made to completely refurbish the sledge in 2010/2011.