Scammell Routeman

Scammell Routeman
Overview
ManufacturerScammell
Production1959 - 1980
Body and chassis
Layout8x4
Powertrain
EngineGardner
Leyland

The Scammell Routeman was a truck manufactured by Scammell.

History

The Scammell Routeman was an 8x4 truck manufactured by Scammell. Based on a Leyland Octopus chassis, the Routeman I was launched November 1959. It had a production run of just under 100.[1]

The Routeman II was launched 1963 with 1,200 produced. The Routeman III had a production run of 4,800. It was supersed by the Constructor 8 in 1980.[1]

It was avilable with engines from Gardner and Leyland.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Crinkle Crinkle Mega Star Heritage Commercials July 2020 pages 6-12
  2. ↑ Choice of Four Engines for New Scammell Rigid Eight-wheeler Commercial Motor 19 August 1960
  3. ↑ Scammel's TL11 Commercial Motor 23 February 1979

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