Freelance Traveller

Bramford-class Wheel Loading Shovel

by Ewan Quibell

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Freelance Traveller’s May 2011 issue.

The Bramford-Class Wheel Loading Shovel is the standard commercial earth mover from Christchurch Corp. that lives up to their reputation of value for money, ruggedness and reliability.

They can be found across Home County in all environments doing all manner of construction or mining activities. The long-duration vacuum usage and high off-road speed are seen as the class’s best selling points. It’s not unheard of for Bramfords to be raced.

CraftID: Bramford Class Wheel Loading Shovel, TL8, Cr 10,136
Hull:    1/1, Disp=1, Conf=0USL, Armour=10B, Unloaded=5 tons, Loaded=5.336 tons
Power:   1/2, FuelCell=0.09 Mw, Duration=30/90 (80 hours in vacuum)
Loco:    1/2, Tracks, P/W=18, Road=80kph, Offroad=48kph
Comm:    Radio=Regional  (500 km)
Sensors: Headlights x6
Off:     Hardpoints=1
Def:     -
Control: Panel=Enhanced Mech x2,
Accom:   Crew=1 (Driver), Seat=Comfortable, Env=basic env
Other:   Fuel=0.288 klitres, Cargo=0.865 klitres, Excavation Blade (rear),
         Excavation Shovel (front), ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate