Should We Buy a Military Vehicle for Collins Farm?!
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День томуWe went vehicle shopping with Ex-Stig! After realising that Ex-Stig Ben Collins needed some serious upgrades to his farm machinery, Mike Fernie decided to take the him to Witham Specialist Vehicles, a site that once hosted Clarkson, Hammond and May when purchasing demolition vehicles on Top Gear.
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00:00 Iconic Top Gear location!
00:32 Military JCB
01:27 Desert quad bikes
04:20 Military Land Rovers
06:46 Delta Force Army Caterham
07:54 Pinzgauer
10:41 CVRT drive
@saltzkruber732 Місяць тому
They should have bought the mine removal truck. Princess Diana had one
@monkified1989 Місяць тому
that would be perfect for getting apples out of the trees
@cutlass8783 Місяць тому
It isnt for millitary it's for clearance and saving lives
@christophb2736 Місяць тому
You'd probably harvest the whole trees with that thing.
@userrrrthxmas Місяць тому
@@cutlass8783a man of culture
@aaronkoch77 Місяць тому
Ya know!
@cristianmatos3505 Місяць тому
Am I the only one that really happy that Ben is back in the public space? Like... When he left top gear you knew a piece of the OG was gone. Now having him on drive tribe, hammon and his daughter, May with some randomness, it's nice to see Mike and the crew keeping the spirit of "top gear" (Hammond, Clarkson and may personality and energy) alive. The new top gear never captured the energy as well as drive tribe is doing
@paulanderson4764 Місяць тому
Absolutely agree.
@user-dk2tq4ny4b Місяць тому
Hamonnnnnnnn
@Eingefallen Місяць тому
@@user-dk2tq4ny4bSPEEDWA GOOOOON
@Moolers Місяць тому
I'm really happy this channel exists. Top Gear and soon Grand Tour may be over, but I hope they keep doing occasional appearances on this channel for years to come. And Ben is always a joy to watch. One thing I remember really well from Top Gear is all the guests always saying how nice the Stig was.
@robertf456 Місяць тому
I think he was always jealous of not having the fame. I don’t really care for him.
@MarsLonsen Місяць тому
ben has this sort of military vibe to him and then I found this: "After Ben graduated in Law from Exeter University he served four years in the military with his exceptional driving ability being utilised as a Special Forces driving instructor. After leaving the army he used his ability behind the wheel to pursue a career as a racing car driver."
@Lanxe Місяць тому
that makes a lot of sense. Thanks.
@justinbond558 Місяць тому
I’m glad they got to revisit this location.
@allanmoger1838 Місяць тому
He bought the quad because the only thing that would fit in his farm and it’s the most fun. I had one. They are just pure fun disguised as practical farm transport.
@Rose.Of.Hizaki Місяць тому
Ozzy Osborne thought they were fun too.
@omega19uk Місяць тому
@@Rose.Of.Hizaki and Rik Mayall
@TrevorDennis100 Місяць тому
And a bunch of farmers. We get about 10 quadbike deaths a year here in Nea Zealand, and we only have 5 million people in the country.
@j.franklin4999 Місяць тому
I would've just gotten new tires for the Kubota...with maybe a little lift. 😉😁
@allanmoger1838 Місяць тому
@@TrevorDennis100 I ride motorcycles on the road in California. Nuff said about my risk analysis skills.
@seanburke1064 Місяць тому
I love how uncomfortable Ben looked when Mike tried to jump on the quad with him. Hilarious 😂 Keep up the great content
@mikedrivetribe8314 Місяць тому
He was genuinely sketched out 😂
@DroneStrike1776 Місяць тому
Yea, nothing like having another man sit open legged behind you on a machine that sends vibration through the seat. Mike will be sitting on the storage rack.
@Yvolve Місяць тому
The best choice by far is Ben's Kubota on fresh tires and a trailer behind it. It was literally designed for this job. It is more practical than the quad, is less dangerous, can haul more and has a roof, in the UK. The Pinzgauer is awesome but hideously expensive to own I reckon, as it is mostly single model parts produced in relatively low volume. Yes, it is army surplus but that doesn't mean it is cheap.
@jamesward6460 Місяць тому
Pinz's are mostly ok...they are very thirsty but, at least our one, has a VW van engine and zf gearbox that appeared in other vehicles. Its the running gear which is the mega proprietary stuff...
@Yvolve Місяць тому
@@jamesward6460 Mostly ok when they work. When they don't, you have to re-mortgage your house. From factory, they come with a Steyr designed inline-4 or a diesel inline-5 or 6. It has a manual 5 speed and later an automatic 4-speed. Not sure what other vehicles they were used in. Running gear is what breaks when you go off-roading, engines mostly overheat, the clutch might go if it is a manual. I'd love to own one, I think they're great but it is not fit for an orchard.
@themightyculsh Місяць тому
Had to drive a Pinz from Blackpool to Paderborn and back, by the end fluid was piddling out the steering column and my gearbox broke on the M61. They are fun to drive, but maintenance is horrible.
@simon-b Місяць тому
LOVING these Ben and Mike videos! they could have their own channel getting up to these kinda shenanigans!
@luisneves210 Місяць тому
I bet he took the quad but his favorite was the Pinzgauer
@TheSybermedic Місяць тому
agreed
@michaelmolloy365 Місяць тому
If he'd tried the 6x6 Pinnie he'd have driven it home I reckon. Thirsty, noisy, uncomfortable and an absolute blast to point at anything!😉
@stefanmaddock5516 Місяць тому
Axles like to go on them, but not too big, capable and practical.
@DetroitMicroSound Місяць тому
And a Puch Haflinger would be better suited to his needs.
@ClellBiggs Місяць тому
I'm so glad Ben has become a regular on the channel.
@ArgonBlargh Місяць тому
He absolutely got the 4 wheeler with the trailer attachment. Ben's a practical man and that's a practicable ride
@MudSluggerBP Місяць тому
Ben happily honing around with no safety gear on, Legend 😂
@redtailpunk Місяць тому
absolutely loving having you two together on here regularly. Loving watching Ben come in to his own on the playform
@xirisAB Місяць тому
Ben having a great time on that ATV
@SternLX Місяць тому
I don't recall what Ben did when he was in the Army but I don't think he was a Mechanized troop. Still he looks right at home in a tracked vehicle. :)
@iamjames8200 Місяць тому
SF driving instructor apparently.
@Hostilenemy Місяць тому
Positive camber on some of those vehicles are by design. As you load up the vehicle with whatever it is you're carrying, it will push down on the axles and essentially get rid of the camber.
@torstikinnunen3801 Місяць тому
Also helps on very uneven ground to give the higher wheel more contact surface.
@DroneStrike1776 Місяць тому
Suspension squat.
@DroneStrike1776 Місяць тому
Suspension squat.
@adrianlawrence5694 Місяць тому
I remember 25 years ago reading Witham SV adverts in the back of Land Rover magazines. Teenage me really fancied the Chieftain tank they had for sale at the time lol.
@nicolejune4282 Місяць тому
Ben and Mike content is always hilarious. Keep it up guys!
@mikedrivetribe8314 Місяць тому
Thanks Nicole!
@FoCoPuffs Місяць тому
On camera at least, the Three Other Presenters would NEVER have dared speak to The Stig in such a manner.
@mattparkin7224 Місяць тому
well yeah, as much as they're the same person, he's playing a different character
@FoCoPuffs Місяць тому
It's a joke, you clever clever guy.@@mattparkin7224
@GryphLane Місяць тому
Ben taking racing lines on the quad 😂
@Northerner_Transport_Hub Місяць тому
The phrase 'boys and their toys' definitely springs to mind 😂 Great look around at this place, I can't believe a lot of this stuff is for sale
@philvanveel Місяць тому
this is sooooo cool, loved the shots with the small tank, but seeing Ben put that quad to work was cool as well. Awesome content, love the channel
@gavinmelia4133 Місяць тому
Quad was so cool watching Ben rip it round the course. Way to go STIG👍👍👍
@billverine765 Місяць тому
The OG Stig driving a tank is the best thing I have ever watched!
@rssvss Місяць тому
😅😅😅😅 pair is clueless. And they even wrote cards for them. A+
@theackshow5048 Місяць тому
I used to own an older 1973 710M in the US. It had an air-cooled straight 6. It was a BEAST when offroading. Unfortunately, it was also a pain to keep running despite it's simple modular drivetrain construction - especially if someone (like the previous owner) ran it in 4-wheel drive mode on dry pavement. It was not as bad as a Mark 1 or Mark 2 Alvis Stalwart, but things started to break down fast when abused.
@paballomolata8844 Місяць тому
The nostalgia ❤
@supposedlygreg Місяць тому
Great videos, great chemistry and joke, simply love it, we need more like this :)
@juffurey Місяць тому
nice this was like a mini Top Gear episode
@atadams77 Місяць тому
what a great episode! Military vehicles are so much fun. I'm all for the Pinzgauer. I've seen and used them on farms many times before. Its a great farm/offroad vehicle. We need a follow up episode on which one he chose.
@briangriffith3985 Місяць тому
the 2nd last one. practical, capable, good brakes, loads of room, nice boosty engine👍🏾
@marksteps1712 Місяць тому
i think he should grab both the quad and pinz, if you can't do it (whatever the it might be) in those vehicles then you're doing it wrong
@mattcburns Місяць тому
Loving these videos with Ben, can't wait to see more!
@MHUK-Matt Місяць тому
Ben and Mike together are so funny.
@madmick3794 Місяць тому
The Pinz plus the qiad in the back without question. Both cover everything you could need on a farm.
@LordChristoff Місяць тому
Honestly could watch you guys arsing around with Military equipment for hours 😅
@doodskie999 Місяць тому
Those landies are dope! Man If I had some extra money, I'd snatch one of those, probably low miles too
@scruff520 Місяць тому
That was hilarious 🤣, you boys and toys, keep em coming 😅
@noonehere1793 Місяць тому
The tank is the obvious best choice for general use and popping down to the shops!👍👍😄…on the other hand the landy WITH A .5O could come in handy!
@matthewjones3915 Місяць тому
Oh my God, please just buy a tank so Ben and Eddie hall can drive tanks round stoke and cause havoc 😂
@davidgibbings6085 Місяць тому
The pinzgauer is the ultimate vehicle as it will go almost everywhere , I’ve been looking to buy a 716 but prices are high ,..
@Fry_tag Місяць тому
"Hammond's found the helicopters 🤦♂️"
@PhilipCockram Місяць тому
Is it fair to assume Ben was driving in the majority of footage during his years on Top Gear ? I mean during the presentation and showcasing , not the track speed tests obviously . Quite often we see the presenters driving and talking , But there's some shots of those same cars that demonstrate incredible skill i don't think the trio processes.
@Ctuchik Місяць тому
The front wheels points inwards because the truck doesn't have all the heavy kit mounted that would otherwise weigh the springs down. Also why did they mount a microphone inside the engine bay on the last vehicle? Were they afraid it wouldn't be loud enough?
@yeoldeseawitch Місяць тому
Buy the fire truck, perfect for watering the garden
@paulwincott2987 Місяць тому
Now that looked like a fun day out! Spoiled for choice there if you've got a bit of land to play on.
@EwanWeetch Місяць тому
Nostalgia had me emotional!
@jordonsmith1371 Місяць тому
Top video lads, Ben and Mike are a great combination.
@Vito.H Місяць тому
You can't beat a tank, lol. Awesome 💪. Loving this content.
@andyt2510 Місяць тому
I've just noticed that Pinzgauer was made by Stauer Puch. They also made the engine and CVT gear system in the infamous AC Cars/Greys of Thurrock Invacar Model 3 (those 3 wheelers with one seat issued by the NHS to people with additional mobility needs)
@AndrewNutley-lf9uy Місяць тому
Pinzgauer made the most sense but I believe that there was a vehicle called the Greyhound
@max_archer Місяць тому
Are TG/GT crew shooting for Drivetribe? The cinematography and color grading in this looked very familiar.
@timmyssweet Місяць тому
Given the mud on his farm, the quad. Though, the truck might also be handy for taking apples to market.
@zzota Місяць тому
I'd go for the Pinzgauer; Fun and practical.
Місяць тому
The first time I was able to guess the vehicle in question from the blacked out Thumpnail :) Tank driving is fun
@ericstoever9577 Місяць тому
Mr. Collin’s ‘may’ have smiled. 🤣
@opiealvin Місяць тому
That was wildly entertaining. Crack on Mike and Ben.
@voidartixx6687 Місяць тому
Seen Mike and Richard yesterday up the Moors in Wales, i was in a blue Polo 💪
@101pokevirus Місяць тому
The Alvis CVR(T)s are the best. My dad worked on them at development and manufacture (at Alvis). They would go well over 50mph (possibly at 70mph on rubber tracks on sealed roads?). Early versions had Jaguar petrol engines. Not for claustrophobes though.
@willems7454 Місяць тому
The pinz are amazing off road going down steep inclines it will endo , also will roll over very easy.
@K1W1fly Місяць тому
Ben should really have some safety gear when hooning around on the quad... perhaps a race suit and a helmet?
@jordanshreds747 Місяць тому
"I've got a wee arse" lol Mike
@joeprestera2239 Місяць тому
Holy cow. Amazing.
@pendragon6207 Місяць тому
It has GOT to be a Pinzgauer! And what an absolutely brilliant choice!
@Beastautos Місяць тому
Amazing video, when the truck thing nose dived
@evangravitz4029 Місяць тому
Mr. Nice made a suggestion for that episode of Top Gear in the Final Gear forums' Top Gear suggestions thread that existed years ago.
@andytalbot6719 Місяць тому
The VW light strike buggy you didn't show, for me...or Pinzgauer...actually built in UK in latter years of service
@womble1974 Місяць тому
Has anyone ever seen Ben Collins and Huge Bonneville in the same room together.
@Games_and_Music Місяць тому
I think he went for the quad, simply to make sure that Mike will not be mounting him again.
@coffee8866 Місяць тому
I would guess The Light assault vehicle from the Gulf War. My neighbor has one that looks just like that one in your show there and drives it all over the mtn side here. And its quick, not to fast but, bang your at 60 in a few seconds quick.
@danielduke5059 Місяць тому
The fast attack vehicle you looked at the sand rail thing not sure about the UK but the Americans used the Chenowth and i have a kit car version of of one in my garage owned it for over 20 years now VW powered Chenowth went out of business along time ago my one looks like the ones you see in 3 kings movie hasnt got the the third seat or gun turret but as far as i know basically the same thing! Has only been out the garage a handful of times was imported around 1991 and i reckon built in America and used as found a few American coins down under the seats! Kingfisher officially imported it into the uk and it was used for the safari off road series until someone rolled it and claimed on the insurance thats how i got it!
@junatah5903 Місяць тому
The quad bike most likely. But the "positive camber" truck could be close too.
@iubalum2013 Місяць тому
Thank you for this video.
@andrewscott7485 Місяць тому
If I remember correctly that fast attack vehicle was called a longleaf FAV . And the spartan was my works vehicle at one time. The jag patrol version was much better than the diesel.
@fallschirmjager0000 Місяць тому
brisih army equipment looks so antiquated compared to other nations. 😅. Did they manage to find some money down the back of the sofa to get a few planes for their old carriers?
@spiercephotography Місяць тому
"Would this drift?" spoken like a true car guy 🤣 Im with Mike, though, give me a CVRT, fun to drive, can run over the traffic!
@MrSupro Місяць тому
The most practical would be the UTV. The Pinzgauer is fun until you have to get it fixed, then just empty your bank account. Really what he needs is a 4wd Kei Truck from Japan. Many of them are actually 5 speed with a pin holding you out of 4th and 5th gear so they can scoot pretty good. Cheap to maintain and will last forever and will have wipers and a heater that works.
@weareallbeingwatched4602 Місяць тому
The pinz is not a landrover. It is an oil rig reinforcement girder with a gearbox and diff locks, and wheels like an insect. The portal axles are not for the racecar driver.
@tadficuscactus Місяць тому
I love the Steyr-Puch Pinzgauers.
@lorenzrudolf Місяць тому
Should buy the Pinzgauer, definitely the best truck ever. Btw the one wasnt broken its just how the suspension works
@davidgibbings6085 Місяць тому
Can’t beat the pinz , there awesome but very expensive .
@user-dk2tq4ny4b Місяць тому
2nd to last is perfect
@antonsamuelsson1317 Місяць тому
The pinzgauer reminds me of the Tgb 11 build by Volvo
@kippamip Місяць тому
Having driven every one of those vehicles the cvrt is deffo the most fun. But I'd have a Pinz all day long but it would have to be the 6 wheeled version not the 4.
@Czechbound Місяць тому
Haha, that was excellent !
@DampWool Місяць тому
3:05 Mike definitely let out a little something opening that hatch...
@bluezy261175 Місяць тому
Pinzgauer 710 M light ish, nimble and very useable on a small farmholding.
@peterbrett7000 Місяць тому
I think Stig should by the CVRT as why wouldn't you. Great video, vibes and humor
@marcvanartevelde5586 Місяць тому
The Pinzgauer would be the logical choice, wouldn't it? The Kubota's main problem is it's not an offroader. Ah, and the CVR-T... Takes me back to the nineties when I was in the Army, only ours were Jag straight six petrol engine. If you thought that Sultan Mike got in was cramped, should try the Scimitar or Scorpion with a turret... I basically didn't fit and I wasn't as big as I am now, and I also couldn't drive it with the hatch closed.
@Jones-xx2gc Місяць тому
The last one, for the sound alone. Where you going to park that then. Anywhere I want to.
@Lg_Lantern Місяць тому
the last truck thing they were driving before the tank and a quad bike I reckon
@andrewwalker1134 Місяць тому
He'll go for his favourite, the high riding Puch Pinzgauer, for sure.
@shaunsebata4798 Місяць тому
It should be the truck and the quad bike. But I did love the sound of the tank.
@ashburns2074 Місяць тому
Should of looked at a BV 206, so much fun and will go anywhere.
@Metal05 Місяць тому
I used to work there for a few years. I left when they lost the contract on constant supply of vehicles.
@bradwhite5884 Місяць тому
Love to have a day trip there and buy nearly everything there, lol
@tigerclaw234 Місяць тому
I would buy that truck thing or that little tank. If possible I would love that Delta Force Buggy 😅
@MartinJHarris Місяць тому
Got to be the Pinzgauer... I used to drive them... an awesome vehicle
@AprilJMoon Місяць тому
Quad and trailer, no doubt about it. I never gamble but would put money on Ben's sensibility and break one of my ethics to reinforce my faith in him
@madyogi6164 Місяць тому
Is there any kind of vehicle that Stig wouldn't turn into a race car?
@andrewwhite1305 Місяць тому
Lol, I had an image of Mr Bean on top of his mini, steering and driving with mops and brooms gaffer taped together...
@Drivetribe Місяць тому
😂
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