Ward La France M1 Series 2 6x6 heavy truck and plant recovery vehicle (1942)
21st December 1995, Page 41
21st December 1995
Page 41

Page 41, 21st December 1995
— Ward La France M1 Series 2 6x6 heavy truck and plant recovery vehicle (1942)
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Manufacturer Ward La France International, Elmira Heights, New York, US, Overall dimensions: 29ft long,10ft high, 8ft 3in wide (8.84x3.0x2.54m).
Engine: Leyland 680 naturally aspirated diesel. Capacity! 677in2 (11.1lit) Power/torque: 170hp (127kW) at 2,000rpm; 515Ib1t (700Nm) at 1,20Orpm.
Bore/stroke: 5.0x5.75in (1 27x 146rrim).
Gearbox: Leyland five-speed, constant-mesh.
Transfer box: Timkin with high/low ratio. Recovery gear: Garwood 5.0-ton, 180° mechanically traversing crane; rear 22.5-ton Garwood winch.
GVVV: 12 tons (12.2 tonnes). Maximum speed: 30mph (48km/h).