CHERRY PICKERS
Special option ordered thru VW. Using the single cab as the base model with Mcode118
(no dropgates) and M65(inscribed load limits), they were fitted with a Ruthmann-Steiger
Hydraulic lifting arm and bucket. The cost- more then double what a basic model Single cab
cost, About 17000.00 DM for the top of the line Cherry picker (SO8)
SO8 Ruthmann-Steiger Typ V90 Price- DM 16,960.00 |
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SO9 Ruthmann-Steiger Typ V80 Price- DM 12,960.00 The arm is of tubular construction as opposed to the square v90 arm. |
David mayes also picked himself up a S09 picker from
overseas |
SO10 Ruthmann-Steiger Typ V60 Price- DM 9950.00 Arm attaches differently to lower part of bucket on the v60. Also only has one hinge point, right in the middle of the arm. Other 2 models have 2 hinge points. |
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SO8 and SO9. Feature comparison literature | |
Bobs collection |
Yellow one is a SO10, red one is a SO9 |
The picker is still made today by VW, of course it has 3 times the bells and whistles. Here is an example |
Thanks to David M for some of the literature submissions
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