Six-wheel-drive Lorries for U.S
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Quartermaster -Corps
MOW caking into use by the U.S. lAnny Quartermaster Corps are White 6-ton six-wheeled general-service
vehicles; driving on all axles. They are designed for heavy duty and have power to tow a 6-ton load as well as to carry a similar amount Equipped to tow light guns, they haye seats inside for the attendant personnel. When the vehicle is used for load carrying the seats fold back against the sides. • These vehicles have eight -forward and two reverse speeds, the lowest gear providing a ratio of 122 to 1; it is claimed that this enables a gradient of 3 in 5to -be climbed. High ground clearance allows these units to override smaller obstructions and there is ample clearance over the wheels to leave room for chains or -other traction devices. Fropt bumper and wing clearances are sufficient to permit the use of dual front wheels, if necessary.
Top speed is given as 40 m.p.h. The machines have heavy .bannpers, strong grilles oyer the radiators And black-outtype lighting.. Towing hitches are provided at front and rear, so that they may tow or be -towed with the least possible trouble.... Between the cab and the body. iT a substantial winch, operated by a power take-off. Other features include vacuum brakes and an 80-gallon fuel tank,