Saurer 2DM

Saurer 2DM 4x4
Swiss Army Saurer 2DM
Place of origin	Switzerland
Service history
In service	1964 – ?
Used by	Switzerland Ukraine
Production history
Designer	Adolph Saurer AG
Designed	1959
Manufacturer	Saurer
Produced	1963 – ?
No. built	approx. 3200
Variants	6DM Flatbed truck, Snowplow, Dumptruck, aircraft /Tank fueltruck
Specifications
Mass	7100kg
Length	7,37m
length	4,2m (wheelbase)
Width	2,3m
Height	3,2m
Crew	1+ 2Pax in cabin
Engine	Saurer, Typ CT3D 135 PS / 99 kW
Payload capacity	4900 kg
Transmission	Saurer 2 D
Suspension	4x4 wheeled
Fuel capacity	160 l
Speed	74 km/h

The Saurer 2DM is a truck model, which established by the Adolph Saurer AG at Arbon from in 1959. The payload of 4.9 tonnes, it is a right hand drive. The Swiss Army used the 2DM since 1964, in several special versions, such as dump trucks, snow plow or tanker for aircraft or tanks. Almost identical was the model Berna 2VM from Berna Olten. Starting in 1964, approx 3200 units were built in all different varieties. The 2DM was also sold for civilian purposes.

References

• Kurt Sahli, Jo Wiedmer: Saurer. Nutzfahrzeuge damals und heute. Buri, Bern 1983, ISBN:3-7169-2101-7.
• militärfahrzeuge.ch Technical infos in German.
• Fahrzeuge der Schweizer Armee by Markus Hofmann (2000)

External links

• Private Website

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