Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2022.128.002D |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
Butler Brothers Mark 5 Log Hauler fully loaded. |
Image File Name |
unk-Butler Mark 5-Vancouver Island-2022.128.002D-jpg72-001 |
Date (y/m/d) |
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Place |
Vancouver Island |
Provenance |
In 1946, Butler Brothers Logging was started in the Sooke area by twins Claude and Wally Butler. The brothers had a reputation for being innovative which was proven in their designing (with the help of Cliff Burrows and Basil Oldfield) and manufacturing of a massive log hauler; the final iteration of which was called the Mark V (5). Finished in 1973 (or '74 there is debate), the hauler utilized a double-steering axle. The truck and pup trailer could carry up to 100 tons each. However, only four Mark 5s were ever made; one of which is located in the bushed of Powell River to this day. Butler Brothers Logging is still a successful operation today. |
Search Terms |
Load Butler Brothers Mark 5 Log Hauler Pup Trailer Vancouver Island Cab |
Collection |
Burrows, C |
People |
Burrows Butler Oldfield |
Subjects |
Hauling Documentary, Vancouver Island |