2009 Tomcar Springer

For sale by auction on Saturday 31 August 2013 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The Springer is an all-terrain vehicle developed for the UK Army
by UK-based Enhanced Protection Systems (EPS) and supports British
troops in Afghanistan. The vehicles can be deployed in landing
zones to support airborne and light infantry units and used to move
combat supplies from helicopter landing sites to forward operating
bases. Designed as a light role load carriage platform. Springer is
based on the US-made Tomcar all-terrain vehicle (ATV) platform and
can accommodate two crew members. Springer vehicles have rear cargo
beds to carry loads of up to one ton which is high in comparison
with similar ATVs. The payload capacity has been optimised through
using light armour to achieve weight reductions and all vehicles
are refitted to support missions carried out by UK personnel in
Afghanistan ensuring an uninterrupted supply of equipment to
frontline troops. It is fitted with weapons holders to carry light
support weapon with the SA80 A2 standard assault rifles available
for two crew members and can be fitted with a SUSAT sight and a
common weapon sight (CWS). Other weapons include a C7 rifle or a
Minimi. a fully automatic light machine gun. The vehicle can also
be fitted with a general purpose machine gun (GPMG) mount.

Fitted with a 1. 00cc naturally aspirated Lombardini diesel engine
with the option of turbocharger and petrol variants. the
continuously variable transmission (CVT) in combination with a
drive chain efficiently utilises engine power. The Springer is a
two-wheel drive vehicle capable of being driven off-road. three
modes are provided on the drive train. Spring arm suspension gives
the vehicles a high ground clearance of 378mm and consists of an
adjustable dual coil over springs. gas hydraulic shocks and an air
compressor system with load compensators. They have a maximum speed
of 40mph with low centres of gravity and the ability to negotiate
tight corners and uneven and muddy terrain. Tests have proven the
capabilities of the vehicle with 75 Springers commissioned by the
UK Ministry of Defence at a cost of $10. 00. 00. Ideal for use on a
farm/estate or for having a little fun. registered for road use. br/>this looks remarkable value given the approximate £86. 00 cost of
each individual unit.

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