1942 Dodge 3⁄4 ton WC-53 Carryall, VXS 539

Mechanically the WC-53 was virtually identical to the WC-54 but was fitted with a body which was the 1939 civilian carryall modified to military specifications. All four rear side windows were wind-up opening and the seating consisted of front folding passenger seat to allow rear access, two person second row leaving space to access the rear full width three person seat. The rear end had a horizontally split tailgate.

 

Dodge model: WC-53

Dodge T code: T-214

US Army SNL number: G-502

US Military body code: USM-BT-8

Length: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)

Width: 6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)

Height: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)

Wheelbase: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)

Front track: 5 ft. 3.75 in. (1.61 m)

Rear track: 5 ft. 3.75 in. (1.61 m)

Ground clearance: 10.7 in. (27 cm)

Fording depth: 34 in. (86 cm)

Weight: 5,700 lb. (2,590 kg)

Payload: 1,750 lb. (790 kg)

Suspension: Live beam axles on leaf springs

Tires: 9 x 16 in. (228 mm x 406 mm) 8 ply

Fuel capacity: 25.07 gal. (114 litres)

Engine: Dodge T214, 3772 cc (230.1 cu. in.), side valve, liquid cooled, in-line six cylinder, petrol

Engine output: 92 hp (68.6 kW)

Gearbox: 4 x forward, 1 x reverse

Drive: 4 x 4

Max speed: 55 mph (89 km/h)

Operational range: 240 miles (386 km)

 

 

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