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M1 medium tractor

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Length
  
136 in (3.45 m)

Height
  
89 in (2.26 m)

Propulsion
  
Caterpillar tracks

Width
  
92 in (2.34 m)

Weight
  
21,250 lb (9,640 kg)

M1 medium tractor

Manufacturer
  
International Harvester Corp.

Prior to and during the second world war the US Army called several tractors M1 Medium Tractor. Under the Ordnance Corps these "off the shelf" tractors were meant to tow artillery pieces so were not equipped with blades like their Engineer counterparts. Eventually these were replaced by purpose built "High Speed Tractors" (HST). Some tractors were equipped with crane attachments for ammunition, and material handling.

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Tractors

  • Caterpillar model 30
  • Caterpillar model 35
  • Allis-Chalmers HD-7W.
  • Allis-Chalmers Monarch k35
  • Cletrac model 35
  • Caterpillar model Caterpillar RD6
  • Caterpillar D6
  • Cletrac model BC, w/angle dozer
  • Allis-Chalmers WM
  • G-132: a) M1 medium tractor TD-14, b) M3 tractor crane, 2-Ton, International Harvester TD14

    • Detailed information on Allis-Chalmers, Model WM

  • Engine: Allis-Chalmers WM. Gasoline. 4-cylinder 20 hp (15 kW)
  • Fuel tank: 24 gallons 750 US gal (2,800 l)
  • gearbox: Four speeds forward, one reverse.
  • Length: 101 in (257 cm)
  • Width: 67 in (170 cm)
  • Height: 56 in (142 cm)
  • Working weight: 6,730 lb (3,050 kg)

    • References

    M1 medium tractor Wikipedia
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