Universal Power Drives
Unipower Hannibal 4x4 Timber Tractor manufactured in 1940 | |
| Company type | Limited |
|---|---|
| Industry | Vehicle Manufacturer |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | Tim Powell |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Fate | Defunct |
| Headquarters | England |
| Parent | Caterpillar Inc (1977-1994) Alvis PLC (1994-2000) |
Universal Power Drives Ltd was a British vehicle manufacturer based in Aintree Road, Perivale, Middlesex. Started in 1934 as 4x4 forestry vehicle manufacturer, later company started manufacturing commercial trucks, the company was acquired by Caterpillar Inc a Illinois based American construction and mining equipment manufacturer in 1977. Later Alvis plc, a London based vehicle manufacturer, acquired the company in 1994 and rebranded it to Alvis-Unipower.