It really seems that you need one of those John-deer tank-recovery machines, they've proven quite popular out east.

We had a brand new Centurian tank nuked in a British test at Emu Field in 1953. It survived and the army figured why let a brand new tank go to waste so they blew all the radioactive dust off it and put it back into service. Apparently its engine ran right through the blast and ran out of fuel. Though the aerials, covers and mantle canvas were all torn off and it was pushed back about 5 feet but remained upright. It then went over to Vietnam and served there. It was penetrated by an RPG in May 1969 probably in operation Lavarack and the turret crew wounded with shrapnel though all were evacuated and survived and the tank remained battle worthy and in service. It is still with the 1st Armored Regiment and sits outside Robertson Barracks in the Northern Territory as display. They are certainly plenty tough. They were replaced by Leopard AS1's which were replaced by M1A1 Abrams and now M1A2 Abrams.

Spent 10 years carting Australian Leopards, including broken ones (locked tracks)... If you HAVE to winch one on the float, run your rope & snatchblock under the hull and pull off the back... Lifts the front of the tank up and makes climbing the ramps a lot easier... Obviously the best way to get one on the float is an a-frame and another tank...

Having been a driver, radio operator and loader of the Centurion back in a day, I am very interested in the restoration of yours. Keep the videos coming if you can. I just wish you were closer to me as I would be happy to assist.

Best tank ever, for sheer power survivability and longevity.

I'm an American (sorry), but my all time favorite tank has always been the Centurion. Don't know why, exactly, but to me they represent the modern battle tank. Mk I on up, they're beautiful.

That was a 105 AVRE with Cent Bridgelayer side plates fitted.

Throw something on the cable like a tarp so when it breaks no one gets hurt. You could even just throw the ratchet straps over them it sure helps when things break. You were warned by the first break but did not do anything to mitigate. Playing with heavy equipment like that and not being more careful will get you on disability for the rest of your life . Which usually means no income and no play toys.

My dad used to drive Centurion tanks during his national service days, sadly he's no longer with us.

I will never forget the excitement of having my Centurion delivered !

can’t wait for next weeks episode when it’s all fixed and sparkling 😁

Ex Centurion Gunner here, have also been a radio operator and unofficial driver. Loved our Centurion 12 BA 70. I see yours has a 105mm Gun, the most popular gun in its day, just about all other tanks had the same one, the French AMX30. the American M60. The Swedish 'S' Type and German Leoipard. Also the Vickers light heavy tank. You'll need a Rolls Royce Merlin engine for it. Looking forward to this, good luck :)

Will be nice to see another one running in the UK, there’s only 2 currently from what I recall.

Can't wait to see this mighty tank to be restored. What a find.!!!!

I once drove what was allegedly the last working centurion when I was in the RCT attached to the BR90 (bridging for the 90's) project in Ringwood Dorset. Just like a car really with a clutch, brake, and accelerator, except 2 sticks for steering.

Loveley memories ... Gunner national service P4 Tank regement Sjovde Sweden 86-87...

Greetings from Australia.

Nice now a tank that can be a actual threat to everyone but mechanics

Please do it in Berlin Brigade camo pattern

Wow, something of a find you got there! It’ll be nice to see it running again, when you have a motor that is…

this is going to be epic, Love the Centurion tank for as long as i liked Armor. I'm 55 and made tamyia models as a kid. Was a crewman on M1IP's way back and a TOW gunner on the old M151 jeeps. just found your channel today looks good guys cya on the flip side.

My Grandad drove centurions was a reg in the RTR fought in Korea

During his national services days my dad did not get to drive the centurion but he did drive the Antar transporter that moved them about, his driving test was half an hour to transition from motorbike to A30 Austin on a parade ground, then straight onto the mighty Antar, he loved his service days, playing soldiers. fortunately he was to late for Korea,

If your looking for a motor I have one full Centurion spec with wiring, clutch and allot of fittings. Leaving Australia next week or two.

I actually came across your profile on TikTok a few weeks ago and now you're in my recommended feed. I didn't even realize it was you guys until I saw you unload it into the yard. Sorry about the Land Rover, dogs. Good luck with the restoration, lads.

Could have done with a few buckets of that Halfords spray on the tracks 🤣

Eyes straight ahead when you’re driving laddie! No need to keep looking to see if the person in the passenger seat is still there.

What a magnificent bunch of nutters you lads are! A Centurion eh? Proper job .... The tank in Mk5 form that gave the 105 mm L7 rifled gun to the world that is still a NATO standard.

That is one hell of a tank. Looking forward to seeing the work restoring it.

Nice old man intera in the Landy I hope you got it cheap.

I honestly felt every bit of that pull from that winch The power from that unit pushing the tank Excellent work guys

Buy gum.... them back sprockets sound locked up solid. Good luck!

There's heaps of them, here, in Australia

My Dad worked on these machines for much of his life at Chilwell Army Depot ( motto " No job too small no price too large, we're rough but we are expensive" HaHa ) One of his pals was the last man who was skilled enough to scrape in the bronze bevel gears on the final drive, if I remember correctly you had to achieve better than 90% metal to metal contact or they overheated and burnt out. he spent many years just doing this one job working mainly on foreign armies tanks. Have fun.

South Africa Army has +- 200 in service, most in storage should've Scrapped years ago.

I am impressed that the tie down scheme is as close to JSP71 as to be about right. The cross chaining shows that someone knows what they're doing. Ex RLC driver of the low loader?

Good stuff!

A lot of work on that bad boy to come, looks like she's been sitting a long time.

My Mums parents used to live on the Hexham Rd in the fifties just outside Heddon on the Wall every now and then the house would shake as a Centurion rumbled past to go to the test track. It would be led by a green Land Rover.

When I was a very young boy, I all but cried for my father to buy me that wonderful Dinky Toy model of a Centurion Tank,...now you chaps have the real thing,.. life is so unfair LOL!

If you look at the Bearded explorer, 22nd Jan video, Incredible Collection Of Planes, Army Vehicles, you may see something you would like to buy. He could pass on your details to the owner.

You really need to get tips on tank recovery from a Ukrainian farmer!

All it took to get it moving was the application of a Harley wrench.

Don't you have to open a side cover between the rollers and pull out a shaft to disengage the tracks from the final drive?

Fantastic find, and nice job with the move!

Probably teaching grandma how to suck eggs but the tank museum were recovering some chieftains and they removed “quills” from the rear drive, but thinking about it there was no engine or drive train in your centurion to decouple, just seized through old age, bit like me

Best of luck with that, liked and subscribed.

this centurion looks as if it has been concocted of various marks, i.e. rear side armour reinforcements from a bridgelayer, transmissioncover(slatted) from an AVRE, as is the turret stowage rack, yet it has no AVRE fittings , is it saved from a shooting range?

Be interesting to see what the third party, fire and theft insurance quote would be.

It is usually considered a good thing to keep one's hands on the steering wheel when driving!

Be aware of the incoming ebay-offers , next months. "half-new Leopard1 , recently refurbished , slight damages from rolling over from transport-device . Transport and recovery must be organised by the buyer , location between Lviv and Vinnitsa , Ukr. Payment in Ruble acceptet ! "

Hey the Australia Army I think still has some for sale in working order!

No health and safety here if one the g/ box covers which should have been laid back to the turret had fallen it would have killed someone

There must be a lot of tanks from YooouuuCraaaiiine coming on the market.

Damn strong winch. 👍👍🇬🇧

Ok, is this gonna get it's original powerpack or something else? Bc this is a great time to put that scania v8 idea in to play

Why did you not use the BARV to move it as that was what it was for if you still have it

Be interesting see where you get an engine from for this.

Trying to pull a 50 ton tank with a telescopic handler 😂

I think this is why Emile bought a t55 winch recovery crane :o)

i can hear the ghost of my dad, screaming just take the ******* tracks off, it'll go where you want so much easier. he was ex REME

You're getting your money's worth out of those red plastic warning triangle thingys. Six quid well spent, I say.

I've been told that you can transplant a scan is 750hp engine into them is this true

Did you drive this via Wiltshire at some point?

I wonder if the banging noise was the track pins breaking or breaking loose?

Awesome!

At this rate it won't be long till you have a Challenger.

so you bought a Centurion that can only go backwards in a straight line ... Italian Army spec ??

Australia has the coolest Centurion on display.............survived an atomic bomb test!

What it that cracking/pinging/ratcheting-type noise as the tracks move?

Yeah, just bought a centurion tank today…. No big deal.

love these video's great job 👍

Another great Vid Matt😁

Ok, thats it!! Im reporting you for abuse to the poor 434 !! poor things guts almost popped out!

out of interest, this centurion wasn't rescued from a meadow in a place called finchingfield in essex was it?? 🤔

Using a 434 to pull an MBT is just asking for a blown pack.

Great video, its a shame I played in mute though, the music is AWFUL!

i have a gunners sight for a cent had it years reply if you want it

Serious question why didn’t you use the BARV to tow it?

That were a rite good video.

Is if something about farmers and tanks 🤔🤔🤔

When is the next Chieftan video?!

It’s strange that the British government will let citizens buy and drive battle tanks on the road but you can’t have semi automatic rifles in 5.56 caliber in your home.

Probably the coolest fucking video I’ve ever watched

Absolutely awesome bet laugh a minute messing about with that lot.

😎👍

Is that pinging noise the track link Pins snapping?

How much do they weigh?

are you trying to start your own squadron of tanks to send or test out in Ukraine?

Should have pulled ya finger out and got that engine swapped in that old wrecker or scania engine in one of the other tanks just like that he says but yeah lmfao 😂 can't wait to see one running

I appreciate all your efforts and enthusiasm with this great project; however, your cable handling and cutting is very unsafe. Put weight bags on the winch cable to prevent cable whipping. And don’t use your knee as a sawhorse cutting near your crotch! Holy cow!

Why would you buy another one what time and for no engine in it that means you Gotta get an engine and put one in it

If they are seriously interested in tanks then Ukraine has a fine selection of second hand tanks at scrap prices.

does Israel steel use them, or have they parked them all up,

need to buy myself the i love hot mums shirts... Cheers Kents

Gonna need a lot of WD40...

OHFUCKYEAHBUD!

Why bleep bad language when you just gob off . Big brother is listening to you.

No seat belt.

Reccy mechs everywhere screaming 'Nooooo!!!' 😂 434 is dying, cruelty abounds. You guys are such noobs.