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. 1978 Land Rover ½ Tonne Lightweight Located in Tulsa, OK FOR SALE - Price On Request (click images for large view) The most widely recognized marquee in British military vehicles has to be the Land Rover oval. Company advertising states the Land Rover "the best 4x4 by far" and many militaries agree. The LR ½ Tonne Airportable Lightweight can be found in use by Army, Navy and Air Force units around the world. Its nominal capacity of 1/2 ton on a 88inch wheelbase with full time four wheel drive makes for an ideal size, go any where vehicle. The 1/2 ton military vehicle was developed by ROVER in conjunction with the British Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment to meet a specific requirement for an air portable vehicle with a half ton payload and being capable of towing light support weapons. The British Army officially adopted the Lightweight in 1968 and continued through series IIa and III, only to be replaced by the Defender 90 after 1985. The Lightweight can be found in many configurations of right or left hand drive, gas or diesel 2.25liter engine, hard top or canvas, and in many varieties such as fitted for radio (FFR). Lightweights have a rear pintle hitch for pulling military trailer and spare tyre mounted on the bonnet (hood). Specs Crew: 1+2 (in front) Engine: 2.25 litre inline 4 cylinder Transmission: manual 4 forward/ 1 reverse Transfer: 2 speed Top Speed: 56 mph Weight (empty): 2,650 lbs Notes on this Vehicle: This Lightweight is in very good condition. It is Right-Hand-Drive , 12 volt electric system, and has the 2.25 litre 4 cylinder gasoline engine. The vehicle currently has 205R16 radials on it. It is fully operational and ready to drive. It currently has appx 49950 on the odometer.

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