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Routeman

1960–1980

3 documented generations

Scammell's Routeman was a forward-control eight-wheel rigid family developed through three historically recognized iterations between 1960 and its replacement by the Constructor in 1980.

Generations

Explore the documented generations and major iterations of the Routeman model line.

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    Routeman I (1960)

    1960–1962

    The original Routeman introduced Scammell's forward-control eight-wheel rigid on Leyland-group foundations for maximum-capacity road and construction work.

    1 engine

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    Routeman II (1962)

    1962–1968

    Routeman II combined the Michelotti-designed glass-fibre forward-entry cab with a substantially lighter chassis, eight-wheel braking, power-assisted steering and a broader power-unit choice.

    1 engine

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    Routeman III (1968)

    1968–1980

    Routeman III developed the Michelotti-cab rigid into Scammell's consolidated double-drive heavy range with revised chassis and powertrain provision, remaining in production until the T45-based Constructor…

    1 engine