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United States' 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (4DT) Truck1 , Deuce and a half
2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (4DT) Truck1: The American Arsenal |
2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (4DT) Cargo Truck1: The American Arsenal |
2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (4DT) Short Wheelbase Cargo Truck1: The American Arsenal |
2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (4DT) 15' Cargo Truck1: The American Arsenal |
2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (4DT) Dump Truck1: The American Arsenal |
2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (4DT) Gasoline Tank Truck1: The American Arsenal |
2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (4DT) Water Tank Truck1: The American Arsenal |
Design
The Deuce and a Half has power going to all wheels.1 There are five forward speeds with the 5th being overdrive.1
The brakes hare hydraulic with a supplemental Hydrovac unit.1
The cabs on the early Deuce and a Halfs were enclosed the rest being open with collapsible tops and folding windshields.1
Prototype
Production
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Truck1:
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Cargo Truck1:
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Short Wheelbase Cargo Truck1:
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) 15' Cargo Truck1:
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Dump Truck1:
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Gasoline Tank Truck1:
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Water Tank Truck1:
Variants
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Truck1:
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Cargo Truck1: Was the Army's standard cargo carrier that could also carry troops in seats.1 The seats were foldable to get them out of the way.1 The canvas top was held up by five bows.1 Ventilation is provided by rollup straps.1 Internal cargo space is around 80" x 144".1 There was a spare tire under the body.1
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Short Wheelbase Cargo Truck1: Was to be used primarily as a prime move.1 The internal cargo space is around 80" x 108".1 Two spare tires could be carried behind the cab.1 The truck could be split apart into two parts, flown by two aircraft and reassembled.1
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) 15' Cargo Truck1: The cargo space was around 80" x 180".1 There were cargo racks installed.1 The canvas was held up by six bows.1 There were rollup straps for ventilation.1
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Dump Truck1: Was designed for the Corps of Engineers.1 It could be used as a cargo or a dump truck.1 There were also troop seats available.1 There was a hydraulic arm that lifted the cargo bed.1 The tail gate could be hinged at top or bottom.1
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Gasoline Tank Truck1: Two 375 gallon tanks, 61" x 54.5" x 34", were used.1 Bows and canvas was provided for camouflage.1
- 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Water Tank Truck1: A single 700 gallon tank, 136.5" x 52" x 34", was used.1 Bows and canvas was provided for camouflage.1
Usage
| 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Truck1 | 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Cargo Truck1 | 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Short Wheelbase Cargo Truck1 | 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) 15' Cargo Truck1 | 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Dump Truck1 | 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Gasoline Tank Truck1 | 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (4DT) Water Tank Truck1 | |
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| Crew | |||||||
| Radio | |||||||
| Physical Characteristics | |||||||
| Weight | 6,000 lb1 | 14,760 lb1 | 16,850 lb1 | 15,450 lb1 | 17,690 lb1 | ||
| Weight - without winch | 15,450 lb1 | 15,350 lb1 | |||||
| Weight - with winch | 16,450 lb1 | 16,350 lb1 | |||||
| Payload | 5,350 lb1 | ||||||
| Towing load | 4,500 lb1 | ||||||
| Max drawbar pull | 13,063 lb1 | ||||||
| Winch capacity | 10,000 lb1 | ||||||
| Length | 22' 2.25"1 | 22' 8.75"1 | 21' 1.5"1 | 21' 1.5"1 | |||
| Length - long wheelbase | 21' 3"1 | ||||||
| Length - short wheelbase | 19' 2.25"1 | ||||||
| Length - without winch | 21' 4"1 | 19' 3"1 | |||||
| Length - with winch | 22' 6"1 | 20' 5"1 | |||||
| Height | 7' 3 3/16"1 | ||||||
| Height - over bows | 9' 2"1 | 9' 2"1 | 8' 10"1 | 9' 2"1 | 9' 2"1 | 9' 2"1 | |
| Height - over cab | 7' 3 3/16"1 | 7' 3 3/16"1 | 8' 4"1 | 7' 3 3/16"1 | 7' 3 3/16"1 | ||
| Height - over body | 7' 7 7/8"1 | ||||||
| Width | 7' 4"1 | 7' 4"1 | 7' 4"1 | 7' 4"1 | 7' 4"1 | 7' 7"1 | 7' 6"1 |
| Ground clearance | 10"1 | 10"1 | 10"1 | 10"1 | 10"1 | 10"1 | 10"1 |
| Ground pressure | 14.7 psi1 | 38 psi1 | 37.8 psi1 | 36.3 psi1 | 41.5 psi1 | 38 psi1 | 43.5 psi1 |
| Wheelbase | 164"1 | 145"1 | 164"1 | 164"1 | 164"1 | 164"1 | |
| Wheelbase - long | 164"1 | ||||||
| Wheelbase - short | 145"1 | ||||||
| Armament | |||||||
| Main | 1: .50 cal M2 MG1 | ||||||
| Quantity | |||||||
| Main | |||||||
| Armor Thickness (mm) | |||||||
| Engine (Make / Model) | G.M.C. 2701 | ||||||
| Bore / stroke | 3 25/32 x 4"1 | ||||||
| Cooling | |||||||
| Cylinders | I-61 | ||||||
| Capacity | 269.52 cu in1 | ||||||
| Net HP | 94@2,750 rpm1 | ||||||
| Power to weight ratio | |||||||
| Compression ratio | |||||||
| Radiator (Type) | Fin and tube1 | ||||||
| Capacity | 19 quarts1 | ||||||
| Transmission (Type) | |||||||
| Steering | |||||||
| Steering ratio | |||||||
| Starter | |||||||
| Electrical system | 6 volt1 | ||||||
| Ignition | |||||||
| Gear ratios - 1st speed | 6.06:11 | ||||||
| - 2nd speed | 3.50:11 | ||||||
| - 3rd speed | 1.80:11 | ||||||
| - 4th speed | 1.00:11 | ||||||
| - 5th speed | 0.799:11 | ||||||
| - Reverse | 6.00:11 | ||||||
| Fuel (Type) | |||||||
| Octane | 701 | ||||||
| Quantity | 40 gallons1 | ||||||
| Road consumption | |||||||
| Cross country consumption | |||||||
| Performance | |||||||
| Max speed | 45 mph1 | ||||||
| Max speed towing | |||||||
| Cross country speed | |||||||
| Road radius | 220 miles1 | ||||||
| Road radius towing | 190 miles1 | ||||||
| Cross country radius | |||||||
| Turning radius | 32'1 | ||||||
| Elevation limits | |||||||
| Fording depth | |||||||
| Trench crossing | |||||||
| Vertical obstacle | 10"1 | ||||||
| Climbing ability | 65%1 | ||||||
| Climbing ability towing | |||||||
| Suspension (Type) | Semi-elliptic1 | ||||||
| Wheels each side | 51 | ||||||
| Wheels (Type) | 7.50 x 20, 8-ply1 | ||||||
| Wheels - desert | 11.00 x 18, 10-ply1 | ||||||
| Width | |||||||
| Diameter | |||||||
| Tire tread | |||||||
| Tread center to center | 67.75"1 | 67.75"1 | 67.75"1 | 67.75"1 | 67.75"1 | 67.75"1 | 67.75"1 |
Sources:
- The American Arsenal, 1996
