General Background
These trucks started out as a two-wheel drive vehicle and eventually evolved into four-wheel drive. The 4X2 vehicles were designated Type S (S- Standard). From 1937 to 1944 approximately 140,000 of these trucks were manufactured in 127 sub-variants. By simply changing the body these trucks became cargo and troops transports, fire engines, fuel tenders, ambulances and more. Towards the end of WWII steel became a scarce in Germany so the cabs were made from wood and pressed card that were called “Ersatz”
Specifications :
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Performance: |
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Weight : |
47-50 tonnes |
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Engine : |
(6) cylinder, 3,626 L (221 cu in), 68 hp (51 kW)@ 2,800 rpm |
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Type of Fuel : |
gasoline |
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Gears : |
(5) forward, (1) reverse |
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Brakes : |
Hydraulic all wheels |
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Fuel |
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Capacity : |
82 L (21.7 US gal) |
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Consumption : |
On Road - 26 L/100 km (9.0 mpg) |
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Off Road - 35 L/100 km (6.7 mpg) |
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Speed on Road - 85 km/h (52.8 mph) |
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Dimensions |
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Length : |
6.10 m (20.03 ft) |
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Width : |
2.26 m (7.43 ft) |
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Height : |
2.85 m (9.35 ft) |
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Wheel base : |
3.600 m (11.81 ft) |
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Amour : |
90mm |
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Weights |
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Weight : |
5800 kg (12,790 lb) |
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Usual Maximum Load : |
4000 kg (8,818 lb) |
