Maultier
By Christian Ankerstjerne
Technical Information
Gleisketten-Lastkraftwagen 4½ t (Maultier) Mercedes-Benz Typ L 4500 R | |
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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 |
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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.