top gear south african military vehicle South African Defence Force Buffel Mk1A Armoured Personnel Carrier (Ro– Lets Talk Militaria UK
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top gear south african military vehicle

top gear south african military vehicle South African Defence Force Buffel Mk1A Armoured Personnel Carrier (Ro– Lets Talk Militaria UK

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top gear south african military vehicle South African Defence Force Buffel Mk1A Armoured Personnel Carrier (Ro– Lets Talk Militaria UKThe Buffel Mk1A was the worlds first mass produced mine protected Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), developed by the South African Defence Force (SADF) during the Border War to counter the growing threat of landmines and ambushes in South West Africa (Namibia) and Angola. Its innovative V shaped hull provided unmatched protection from mine blasts and became the forerunner of todays modern MRAP designs. This particular vehicle is an exceptionally rare

The Buffel Mk1A was the world’s first mass-produced mine-protected Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), developed by the South African Defence Force (SADF) during the Border War to counter the growing threat of landmines and ambushes in South West Africa (Namibia) and Angola. Its innovative V-shaped hull provided unmatched protection from mine blasts and became the forerunner of today’s modern MRAP designs. This particular vehicle is an exceptionally rare 1985 Buffel Mk1A, one of only three examples known in Europe and just two vehicles fully road legal in the UK. It comes complete with V5 registration, MOT, and current UK road tax – making it not just a collector’s piece but a usable, road-compliant military vehicle. • Restoration: Fully restored in the UK from the chassis up in 2013, with less than 1,000 miles since rebuild. It has been serviced every six months since restoration. • Chassis & Powertrain: Built on the German Mercedes-Benz Unimog 416 / U1100L chassis, powered by the Atlantis Diesel ADE352 / Mercedes-Benz OM352 6-cylinder, 5.7L water-cooled diesel engine delivering 93.25kW at 2800rpm. • Drive & Suspension: Features selectable 2WD/4WD, Hi/Lo ranges, full differential lock, throttle control, and power steering. Braking assisted by a 30L air tank, which also supports gear range selection and tyre inflation. • Capacity & Protection: Crew of 1 driver + 10 seated infantry in the armoured rear compartment. Fully plated with 40mm armoured glass, fitted with 10 fixed firing ports and optional machine gun mounting. • Onboard Systems: Equipped with a 200L diesel tank (range approx. 625 miles), 100L fresh water tank, and four-point harnesses for all crew. • Spare Parts: As it is Unimog-based, spare parts are readily available across Europe. Vehicle comes with its own parts manual cross-referenced with Mercedes-Benz part numbers. • Events: Currently displayed with the South African Forces Living History Group UK, appearing at leading shows including the War & Peace Revival.

 

SPECIFICATIONS • Vehicle Type: Mine-Protected Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) • Crew: 1 driver + 10 crew • Armament: Optional mounted light machine gun + 10 fixed firing ports • Mass: 6.14 tonnes (combat loaded) • Length: 5.1 m • Width: 2.05 m • Height: 2.95 m • Ground Clearance: 420 mm • Engine: Atlantis Diesel ADE352 / Mercedes-Benz OM352, 6-cylinder, 5.7L water-cooled diesel • Output: 93.25 kW @ 2800 rpm • Power/Mass Ratio: 15.19 kW/t • Transmission: Synchronised, 8 forward / 4 reverse gears, in-motion selectable 4x2 / 4x4, equal front/rear distribution • Brakes (Mk1A): Drum brakes (Mk1B upgraded to discs) • Tyres: 12.5R20 at 3 bar pressure • Fuel Capacity: 200L diesel • Water Capacity: 100L potable • Performance: Max road speed 60 mph (96 km/h) • Range: Approx. 625 miles UK PRICE & AVAILABILITY Buffel APC only: £45,000 Trailer only: £5,000 APC + Trailer package: Discounted combined price available on negotiation. This represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire not only a combat-proven design and iconic SADF vehicle, but one of the very few road-legal Buffels in Europe – fully operational, UK registered, and ready for shows, collections, or private ownership.

 

UK PRICE & AVAILABILITY

  • Buffel APC only: £45,000

  • Trailer only: £5,000

  • APC + Trailer package: Discounted combined price available on negotiation.

This represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire not only a combat-proven design and iconic SADF vehicle, but one of the very few road-legal Buffels in Europe – fully operational, UK registered, and ready for shows, collections, or private ownership.

 

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Good quality for the price, I’m very happy with this purchase.
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They’re slightly smaller than a tennis ball, lightweight, and have a nice bounce. My dog is medium-sized (about 68 lbs) lab mix, and these work great for her. I’ve been looking for a toy like this for a long time. It’s made of soft rubber/silicone and squeaks with very little pressure, which is perfect for my dog. She loves to gently carry toys around the house and yard, and most squeaky toys require too much force. These are easy for her to squeak and just the right size to carry.
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The best new toy in years! 🧡
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I opened the package and took out the peach toy for my 7 pound nine year old Yorkie. Needless to say, the floor is already covered with a dozen other toys. When he touched this toy with his nose, it somehow started spinning around. He backed up and then swatted it with his paw. It rolled about three feet away. He has been playing with ‘peach’ for about 25 minutes nonstop, so I had to interrupt my busy day to write this review. I have not ever seen him love a toy this much. Now, it is squeaking pretty much nonstop, and he is still picking it up and tossing it. It is the perfect size for him. It’s a great deal too, with four similar toys in the package.
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Cute and so much fun!
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Great squeak noise!! Our dog loves to play fetch with them!
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An instant favorite for my one year old pup!
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I came across these randomly while looking for presents for my one year old 10lb chi-mix. I gave her one to start with just to make sure it wasn’t flimsy & she wasn’t going to destroy it because she is definitely a chewer. She was instantly OBSESSED! These are now her most treasured squeakies. They’re the perfect size for her too and I’m happy to say they’ve held up well to her pouncing/jumping on them constantly. They’re definitely not quiet but we get an absolute kick out of watching the way she plays with them. If I could give 10 stars I would. Almost two months later and the novelty hasn’t worn off to her. I’ve saved them to my lists just in case we ever need to replace them for any reason. I’m not sure she’ll ever love a toy as much as these
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Squeak is not super loud! Family fun!
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My small dog loves these toys. He detects them the very moment they enter the house, even more if the package has been opened. I used to give him one at a time because he would favor the newest one for quite a long time. Now he sniffs them out no matter where I store them. The squeakers have fallen INTO the toy rather than going down his throat, and they're rather difficult to chew out of place. They do collect quite a bit of debris and hair from the floor, so a good rinsing is needed sometimes. My little 13 lb terrier mix loves them with and without squeakers. For this dog, it's the best toy we've found. We can do a little tug of war with it, throw and fetch, and he's even copied various ways we squeak the toy. I don't know what your pup will think, but these seem the most safe, longest-lasting, most engaging toy he has. If we step on it by accident, he always comes running for some fun. Let us know if you have come up with a new game! We call one "Puppy Puzzle" where we bury it under various objects such as blankets, boxes, and find ways to squeak it when he can't quite find it. It's a daily ritual. We also like to be creative when we introduce new ones by hiding them, or mixing them in with older ones. For us, it is a family interactive toy. He loses interest faster when playing alone. Plus, because of its size and random bouncing directions, it often gets out of pup's reach under furniture or in spaces too small for him to get it himself. We like playing with our dog, so it works for us. We've tried other toys with similar sizes and appearances, but for whatever reason, this is the one that has become part of daily life, and there appears to be no boredom yet after 2 years. Love!
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