Challenger Powerpack Run Up Trolley Upgraded by Marshall Land Systems

Marshall SDG carries out feasibility study and full refurbishment

Cambridge, 21st September 2010; Testing, evaluation and repair of powerpacks for Challenger 2, CRARRV, Titan and Trojan is to be enhanced using a solution produced by Marshall SDG, part of Cambridge based Marshall Land Systems, following the award of a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence.

The new Mk 7 Run Up Trolley or RUT enables all versions of the powerpack used by Challenger 2 and its variants to be fitted with testing sensors, analysed and where applicable have any repairs made before being refitted to the vehicle. The systems had been in service for a number of years but were approaching the end of their useful life and had been withdrawn from service.

The initial part of the contract involved Marshall SDG assessing the state of the RUTs and carrying out a feasibility study on the future viability of the system for the Combat Tracks Group at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence.

Once the study and proposed enhancements had been approved, the trolleys were fully refurbished and all electrical and software components updated or replaced over a 23 week programme before being taken back into service.

“This contract demonstrates Marshall Land Systems ability to carry out full assessments of 3rd party products, identify what can be done to bring the equipment back into full service and then deliver the solution back to the user on time and to budget,” said Peter Callaghan, Chief Executive of Marshall Land Systems. He added, “Marshall SDG’s skills in carrying out detailed feasibility studies and finding innovative solutions have been comprehensively demonstrated on this contract.”

The RUTs are used by British Army REME units wherever Challenger 2, Titan, Trojan and CRARRV (Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle) operate