1950’s Excavator but who made it

[tjlglass]

I’m thinking Condon but can’t find anything about it.

[Idris]

I can see why you think it might be Condon. However, although the colour combination definitely points in that direction, I have doubts on two counts: i) the wheels are a different pattern to those used on the bus, and ii) this is more of a toy than a model.

[Maestro]

Very beautiful indeed Tim!

Maarten

[tjlglass]

I can find very little on the net on this model but Gary thinks Benbros.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I think it may be connected to 'KEMBO' or 'KEMLOW'. I have seen a similar crane in the same colours. Interesting to note the wheels looking like they are fitted for the purpose of running on railway track!

Ghosthunter.

[Idris]

Looks a bit crude for Kemlow(s) but, if it is, it'll be listed in the Illustated Kemlows Story.

[Idris]

Interesting to note the wheels looking like they are fitted for the purpose of running on railway track!

Good point, the implication being that the manufacturer has 'borrowed' them from a railway model (probably a steam locomotive). This in turn suggests a manufacturer with an extremely limited range of wheeled models at the time of manufacture.
The only railed vehicles I am aware of Condon manufacturing are those in the balast train set, and they have completely different wheels.

[MOKOSEX]

I checked my old bucket photos and came up with this photo(easier than finding the toy!),if i had to guess the maker i would say KAY,but thats only a guess
dave

[Idris]

Interesting to note that the orange one has road (rather than rail) wheels.

[MOKOSEX]

Just found this on an ebay completed search,(i haven,t got this lol!)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unboxed-Vinta ... 2094700786