What are these three things welded to the turret roof ?

I can't find any photos of anything planted in them .
For one of the large , hoop antennae ? wouldn't they do it only for a few specific tanks ? .....camo frame ?

Really odd placement - - the one at the front/right is welded atop the roof weld bead ..

They are for mounting the three legs of a 'Pilzen' crane. The legs screw into those points. Sorry I don't have any pics. of them used in action.

For what ?

They're for the fitting of a Pilsen crane as was mentioned above. Also seen on Konigstiger's and Tiger's also.

Now what ??

The legs could be fitted in any combination to lift heavy items in any direction. Not substantial enough to lift an engine pack though.Just think of the lifting of stuff not man portable. Probably lift a transmission though, I don't know what the Safe Working Load would be.

Field maintenance later in the war as seen on this KT.

http://s53.photobucket.com/user/Dobarr/media/20140129_225802.jpg.html

For discussion purpose

Cheers,

Here'e that pic @ Google Images :




those poor sods got a long day ahead .

Are they moving in or moving out ?

It was used primarily for lifing/lowering the rear deck plates (for engine & radiator access) or the front transmission plate (which also housed the drivers & radio op hatches in the Panther).

Other cranes would be used to pull the engine or transmission.