By Christian Ankerstjerne - Last modified 2013-12-07
Technical Information
Gleisketten-Lastkraftwagen 4½ t (Maultier) Mercedes-Benz Typ L 4500 R
Physical Characteristics
Weight of vehicle
6.7 t
Weight, fully loaded
12.7 t
Length
7.90 m
Width
2.36 m
Height
3.00 m (with canvas top)
Ground clearance
0.36 m
Ground pressure, hard ground
5.00 kg/cm²
Ground pressure, soft ground
0.88 kg/cm²
Number of roadwheels
5
Number of track links
104
Performance
Maximum speed
36 km/h
Maximum grade, upwards
On rocky ground: 50°
In loose sand: 30°
Fording depth
0.70 m
Fuel capacity
140 l
Cruising range
467 km
Cross-country range
61 km
Mileage (road)
0.30 l/km
Mileage (cross-country)
2.30 l/km
Turning radius
16.8 m
Payload
4.5 t
Towing capacity
5.0 t
Engine
Make and model
Typ OM 67/4
Type
Water cooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
7274 cc
Fuel
Diesel
Max. governed speed
2250 rpm
Net h.p.
112
Sources
Holzhäuer. Gleisketten-Lastkraftwagen 4½ t (Maultier) Mercedes-Benz Typ L 4500 R : Gerätbeschreibung und Bedienungsanweisung. Berlin : Heereswaffenamt, 1943. 156 p. D 667/403. NARA T283 R42.