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United States' 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Truck¹

1 1/2 Ton, 4x4, (2DT) Cargo Truck1: The American Arsenal	1 1/2 Ton, 4x4, (2DT) Panel Delivery Truck1: The American Arsenal	1 1/2 Ton, 4x4, (2DT) Stake and Platform Truck1: The American Arsenal	1 1/2 Ton, 4x4, (2DT) Tractor Truck1: The American Arsenal
1 1/2 Ton, 4x4, (2DT) Chassis1: The American Arsenal

Design

The wheels were the same in the front and the rear and could be interchanged.¹ Both front and rear could have dual wheels mounted.¹

The cabs were enclosed.¹

Prototype

 

Production

• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Truck¹:
• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Cargo Truck¹:
• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Stake and Platform Truck¹:
• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Panel Delivery Truck¹:
• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Tractor Truck¹:
• Manufacturer: Chevrolet Motor Div.¹, General Motors Corp.¹

Variants

• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Truck¹: This chassis was the basic model for all the other variants.¹
• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Cargo Truck¹: The body could carry cargo and also had troop seats.¹ There were five bows that held up a canvas.¹ Ventilation was provided by roll-up straps.¹
• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Stake and Platform Truck¹: For use with the Signal Corp.¹
• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Panel Delivery Truck¹: The cab is integrated with the body.¹ It was designed to carry light cargo or Signal Corps radios.¹ There were two rear doors for unloading.¹
• 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Tractor Truck¹: This truck could tow up to 12,000 lb semi-trailers.¹ The brakes of the semi were independently operated by a control lever on the steering column.¹
• Signal Corps Telephone Maintenance Truck, K-43¹:
• Signal Corps Earth Borer and Pole Setter Truck¹:
• Air Corps Field Lighting Truck¹:

Usage

 

	1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Truck1	1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Cargo Truck1	1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Stake and Platform Truck1	1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Panel Delivery Truck1	1 1/2 Ton, 4x4 (2DT) Tractor Truck1
Crew
Radio
Physical Characteristics
Weight	4,500 lb1		11,570 lb1	10,080 lb1	10,885 lb1
Weight - without winch		10,865 lb1
Weight - with winch		11,535 lb1
Payload		2,320 lb1	2,300 lb1	3,320 lb1
Towing load	10,000 lb1
Winch capacity	10,000 lb1
Length	17' 2"1		23' 10"1	18' 5 3/16"1	17' 2"1
Length - without winch		18' 8"1
Length - with winch		19' 3"1
Height	7' 3"1	8' 8.5"1	8' 6 3/8"1	7' 6 7/8"1	7' 3"1
Height - without bows		7' 3"1
Width	7' 2"1	7' 2"1	8' 2.5"1	7' 2 11/16"1	7' 2"1
Ground clearance	9 7/8"1	9 7/8"1	10"1	9 7/8"1	9 7/8"1
Ground pressure	18.4 psi1	43.4 psi1	47.4 psi1	40 psi1	43.4 psi1
Wheelbase	145"1	145"1	175"1	145"1	145"1
OR	175"1
Armament
Main
Quantity
Main
Armor Thickness (mm)
Engine (Make / Model)	Chevrolet BV-1001 UP1
Bore / stroke	3 8/16 x 3 15/161
Cooling
Cylinders	61
Capacity	235.5 cu in1
Net HP	83.5@3,000 rpm1
Power to weight ratio
Compression ratio
Radiator (Type)	Fin and tube1
Capacity	17.25 quarts1
Transmission (Type)
Steering
Steering ratio
Starter
Electrical system	6 volt1
Ignition
Gear ratios - 1st speed	7.06:11
- 2nd speed	3.48:11
- 3rd speed	1.71:11
- 4th speed	1.00:11
- Reverse	6.98:11
Fuel (Type)
Octane	701
Quantity	30 gallons1
Road consumption
Cross country consumption
Performance
Max speed	48 mph1
Max speed towing
Cross country speed
Road radius	270 miles1
Road radius towing	195 miles1
Cross country radius
Turning radius	30'1
Elevation limits
Fording depth	2' 8"1
Trench crossing
Vertical obstacle
Climbing ability	65%1
Climbing ability towing
Suspension (Type)	Semi-elliptic1
Wheels each side
Wheels (Type)	7.50 x 20, 8 ply mud and snow1	7.50 x 20, 8 ply mud and snow1	7.50 x 20, 8 ply mud and snow1	7.50 x 20, 8 ply mud and snow1	7.50 x 20, 8 ply mud and snow1
Wheels - desert	11.00 x 18, 10 ply1
Width
Diameter
Tire tread
Tread center to center	6' 7.5"1	6' 7.5"1	6' 7.5"1	6' 7.5"1	6' 7.5"1

Sources:

1. The American Arsenal, 1996

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