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Camel Cart
Camels are immensely powerful but seldom used for draught purposes in Africa due to the esteem in which they are held by the communities of their owners.
For transport this animal can pull a load of 1000 kg at a speed of 8-10 km/h without stress for several hours before the heat of the day.
This experimental cart has shafts which slide in tubes to accommodate the height of different animals.
Developed by TB Muckle
Camel Harness
It is essential that the harness is designed and adjusted to provide the best means of transmitting the energy to the cart.
The pulling force is generated by the breast band which is adjustable and must be set so it remains on the breast and does not climb to the throat where it could interfere with the breathing.
The weight of the shafts is carried by the saddle over its back and this is secured in place by a strap under its sternum which must be kept tight.
The strap round the back end acts like a brake when descending slopes.
Cart Details
The wheels are hand rolled and fitted with a split axle to act as a differential. The bearings are split wood blocks soaked in grease.
Thrust washers are fitted on the inner bearings. Rates of wear are reasonable and shims between the bearing halves can be removed to reduce the clearance.
The tyres are filled with sawdust to avoid punctures, a necessity in the hostile environment of operation.
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Water Cart
Where water transport is a major need this specialized water cart has a place. The 200 litre drum acts as the axle. The wheels and stub axles are held by the ½” pipes.
A single donkey can easily handle the load
Designed and made by TB Muckle
Puncture Free Tyres
The wheel rim is rolled in a hand press then jig welded. The inner ring is welded to the rim.
One side of the tyre fitted to the rim and pushed against the inner ring. The tyre is then packed with sawdust for puncture avoidance and the retaining ring is squeezed on the rim and welded.
Full details of making these rims and tyres are given elsewhere
Use of the Water Cart
A funnel is used for filling via the larger hole in the top of the drum.
A flexible pipe is connected to the bottom hole. The pipe is raised for closing and lowered for emptying
A two drum version is under development
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