Coles 12680-L
Built: 1974-1974 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1974
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Coles – other models: the collective page of the mobile cranes from Sunderland outside the named ranges, from the Argus and Ranger to the Endurance, operating weights 15,670 to 41,770 kg and gross weight up to 50,000 kg
This page gathers the Coles vehicles the register could not assign to a named range: the mobile cranes Argus, Ranger, Dominant, Endurance and Remus and the types 12680-L and 70T. Coles Cranes of Sunderland was one of the leading British makers of mobile and truck-mounted cranes; the crane model names followed their own naming series rather than a consistent numeric logic. After standalone production ended, the brand was absorbed into larger crane makers during the 1990s, while older Coles cranes survive to this day with collectors and in museums.
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The register lists here 11 versions. Operating weights range from 15,670 to 41,770 kg, gross weights from 15,700 to 50,000 kg, widths from 2,430 to 3,000 mm.
With operating weights of over 40 tonnes and gross weights up to 50 tonnes, the heaviest Coles cranes rank among the large mobile cranes of their era, as used in high-rise and industrial construction and in port handling and heavy transport.
On cranes of this type, the condition of the boom and cable winches, wear on the outriggers, the tightness of the hydraulics and, on such old machines, the availability of spare parts count, which for the long-discontinued Coles brand usually runs only through specialist crane dealers. On names such as Domianant, an evident spelling variant of Dominant, comparing the technical data helps establish the actual model.
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 3,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 5,590 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 41,770 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 50,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 12correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Coles 12680-L weigh?
The unladen weight is 41,770 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Coles 12680-L?
50,000 kg.
When was the Coles 12680-L built?
Production years: 1974.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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