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

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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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