Maultier
By Christian Ankerstjerne
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 |
|
| 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.