Foden 6x6 Recovery
Overview
Foden 6x6 Recovery
Forward view of a Foden 6x6 Recovery vehicle as seen in 2018.
Source: Johannes Maximilian -
© CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Recovery vehicle
Entered service
1986
Status
Out of service
Development
Mid 1980's
Developer
United Kingdom
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Foden & EKA
Production
1986 - ?
Producer
United Kingdom
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Foden & EKA
Number produced
333
Designations
Recovery vehicle, wheeled (GS) 6x6, Foden
Notable users
United Kingdom
Details
Facts
Foden 6x6 Recovery
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Recovery vehicle
Crew
1 + 3 (driver, 3 recovery crew)
Dimensions
Weight
25.3 t
Length
9.06 m
Width
2.49 m
Height
3.35 m cab roof
3.55 m in transport configuration
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled vehicle, 6x6
Steering
Front axle
Wheelbase
3.97 m + 1.52 m
Tire size
16.00 x20
Automotive
Engine model
Perkins Eagle Mk III 290L
Engine type
6-cylvinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel
Power output
290 hp at 1.950 rpm
Transmission
9-speed manual
Fuller RTX 11609B constant mesh gearbox
Kirkstall AGB 7000 Mk 2 2-speed transfer box
Fuel
360 L
Mobility
Speed
97 km/h max road speed
52 km/h dirt road speed
Turn radius
25 m
Power to weight ratio
11.5 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.42 m
Protection
Armor type
None, softskin vehicle
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Recovery equipment
Recovery crane
EKA AK6500 EA12/1 hydraulic recovery crane
220° slewing angle
2 outriggers and 2 earth anchors
12.5 t capacity at 2.5 m extension
5.8 t capacity at 7.7 m extension
Winch
25 t main winch Rotzler 25000 HS/390
10 t front winch
Towing capacity
30 t full trailer / drawbar
16 t suspended tow
Media
Foden 6x6 Recovery
Two Foden 6x6 Recovery seen side by side in 2023
Source: Airwolfhound
Copyright: CC BY-SA 2.0
Foden 6x6 Recovery
Rear view of a Foden 6x6 Recovery with recovery jib partially raised, earth anchors lowered and outriggers partially extended.
Source: Alf van Beem
Copyright: Public domain
Foden 6x6 Recovery
Forward view of an ex-UK military Foden 6x6 Recovery available for civilian purchase.
Source: Armstrongs UK
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Foden 6x6 Recovery
Rear view of an ex-UK military Foden 6x6 Recovery available for civilian purchase.
Source: Armstrongs UK
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Foden 6x6 Recovery
Right side view of an ex-UK military Foden 6x6 Recovery available for civilian purchase.
Source: Armstrongs UK
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Foden 6x6 Recovery
Rear view of an ex-UK military Foden 6x6 Recovery with its recovery crane swung to the left and outriggers extended.
Source: Armstrongs UK
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner