Krupp Protze

German army vehicles Germany (1934-41) - Utility 6x4 lorry - 7,000 built

Another axis trucks of WW2 that was quite famous, was the sole light 6x4 lorry of the Wehrmacht, the 1934 Krupp Protze. An artillery tractor produced between until 1941 to 7,000 vehiclzq of all versions, so it was heavily used in World War II. Among those versions, the base vehicles was classed by the waffenamt ass either the Kfz 69 of Kfz 70. The vehicle was promently used on the Eastern Front, North Africa, France and Sicily but its high consumption compared to the frugal Opel Blitz 1.5 t truck which superseded it, had it converted soon for other roles, notably weapons carrier. The chassis was also used for the rare 6x6 Sd.Kfz.247 ausf A armoured car (only 10 made).

Design development 1933-34


Early troop carrier vehicle in trials, showing the utility of the upper "free axle" on rough terrain.

The name itself and concept wen back to WWI. "Protze" just means munitions limber and the name was already presented for the "Kraftprotze", Krupp's "powered limber" concept of 1918, a lightly-armoured vehicle usable as gun tug or limber tower as part of the development of the LK-II development. Placed in the May 1918 submission, armed with a single MG 08 machine gun it was a supply tank, but by the Summer of 1918, Krupp proposed an upgunned Kraftprotze with an MG 08/15 and 5.7 cm Maxim-Nordenfelt cannon. But OHL preferred Joseph Vollmer's Leichter Kampfwagen III. The name and projects were buried, as the concept of armoured supply tank.

Needless to say with the Treaty of Versailles Krupp was forced to cease of tanks developments as well as weaponry researches, with excetion of those under entente supervision. Krupp focus on production of special steels, locomotives, farm machinery, public works vehicles as well as engines notably for trucks and its "Truck Factory Department" opened up in 1919 with as first model the "5-ton with 75 HP 4-cylinder Otto Engine" the next year.

In 1924, Krupp extended its range to 1.5, 2.5 and 3-ton high-speed trucks and by 1925 presented a modified 5-ton truck and low chassis buses in 1928. Its commercial range varied by chassis heights (H, M, N), engines (petrol, diesel, wood gas) and/or load capacities ( 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 5.5, 6.5 tons) and the company developed more modern truck engines, using high-performance carburetors or better air-cooling for its diesel engines. In 1937 Krupp delivered 4.300, vehicles while the company had 2.685 employees.

Well before that in 1929, thanks to contacts, Krupp was informed of the growing rise of militarism in circles, and the possible takeover of the nazi party in elections, which never hid their own stance on the army. Krupp this started development on private venture of a light three-axle, cross-country chassis for military uses. It needed to have both high ground clearance and reduced weight for better traction on all grounds, so the company provided a new super-compact four-cylinder M302 boxer engine. First trial vehicles Krupp L2 H43, used a conventional high engine bonnet and the engine compartment was tailored to test also a diesel engine on the LD2 H43. The Krupp L2 H43 sloping engine bonnet became a trademark for the model thanks to the compact boxer engine, no air cooling so no radiator needed.

The Reichswehr took interest as expected of the vehicle in the midst of a wave of development of medium to heavy six-wheeled cross-country chassis from 1925 onwards by various companies, and they seemed underpowered or just too heavy for off-road use. By 1933, the Krupp L2 H43 was further refined and now closed in a possible serial production state. So by 1934, the waffenamt approved a first pre-serie but shifting priorities of the Reichswehr meant the Krupp L2 H43 was now presented to a platform lorry/motorised limber, no longer a six-seated passenger car as tested previously.

By 1935, the Krupp L2 H43 became the de facto tractor for light guns, or "Protzkraftwagen" given the number Kfz.69. However soon many would nicknamed it the "Krupp-Protze" instead of using the L2 H43 factory designation, and it stuck. The next iteration was the L2 H143 introduced in 1936. It had a stronger M304 engine and the distances between the two rear axles was greater for better stability and traction, plus broadened bumpers and many other details. Work still went on the chassis, leading in 1949 to the Krupp L2 H243 with a 70 HP engine, all-wheel drive but it was never reached production. The standard H43/143 Protze indeed was successful enough and Krupp concentrated on mass producing the two main version, troop carrier and artillery prime mover, so that in the end in 1942, some 7000 were delivered until production ceased as the model was seen as obsolete and the engine fuel-hungry, now a rare commodity.

Its replacement arrived in 1941, it was the new all-wheel 1.5 ton lorry Schell-Plan chassis with better performance characteristics and easier manufacturing, chief of which was the Opel Blitz that succeeded it.

Design


Krupp 15-Tonner Krupp-Protze chassis rear

Krupp' designation reflected the caracteristics of its truck: L2 H143 means in order: L for Lastwagen (truck), 2 as load capacity in tonnes, H as it was a light frame, 1 for the first modification (from 43 to 143, 243, etc), 4 the number of engine cylinders and 3 for three axles.

Chassis and base design


Krupp 15-Tonner Krupp Protze

The Geländewagen (all-terrain vehicle) Krupp Protze L2 H43 was a six-wheeled 6x4 chassis in the light category. This truck/artillery tractor whioch started production in 1934 and 1936, then from 1937-1941 as the L2 H143, had a very simple frame chassis, with a central, narrow frame ending in a "V" encompassing the supports for the cab, engine and forward axle. There were four-stud tubular types with torsion bars, anchored on the central chassis ladder, supporting each rear roadwheels, not directional. Their upwards and downwards movement were cushioned by a vacuum and coil cylinder anchored on struts above.

The full vehicle was compact, 5.10m in lenght overall for 1.96 m in width and 1.93 meters high on top of the windshield. It was a low silhouette, difficult target to spot and hit. Empty weight, now fully equipped, jumped to 2,450 kg and for one variant, 2,825 kg (telecommunications car). The maximum weight the chassis can take was 3,600 kg up to 3,750 kg for the H143. Towing capacity of 1,000 kg only authorized light ordnance like the PAK 36 or short barrel howitzer. Ground clearance was 225 mm, and wading depth 600 mm. It was not amphibious but could cross any bridge in existence and most small rivers.

In addition to the forward directional axle, suspended by leaf springs under mud covers, just behind the cabin was located a free-floating axles with two spare wheels which acted as chassis support on heavily cratered terrain, this made an occasion eight-wheeled vehicles. The free axle was located 50 cm above the others, with built-in lodgings in the body and it was wider than the other three.

The utility flatbed was built above the ladder chassis, and relatively short. In tractor configuration (Kfz.69) it had just enough space for four mean seated in vis a vis, when acting as troop carrier. There was enough space behind to install a spare wheel. The Troop carrier (Kfz.70) had a larger two bench rear compartment for six men, and extra storage bins on the sides. The body was reconfigurated later for the Kfz 81 leichter Flakkraftwagen, or completely modified for the schwerer geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen (staff-car) Kfz.21 with two doors, six seats, or the Funkkraftwagen Kfz.19 (four doors, storage bin aft).

The forward cabin was fully open, with two seats located in between the free spare axle, no doors for easier access, less weight, and foldable two-parts windshield. A tarpaulin could be then extended from the latter to the rear. Troop versions had in addition frames for it. The vehicle was unarmed, except for a pivot-mounted MG.34 in the rear flatbed. Of course some variants carried various ordnances (see versions). Some variants carried up to three spare wheels on their back bonnet...

Mobility


M304 Engine Krupp

The weigh was 2.5 tons only with only the engine hood bonnet and rear paneling. It was powered by a 55 hp (L2 H43) or 60 hp (L2 H143) Krupp Boxer 3.3 litre engine M 304 petrol. This enabled a range of 450 kilometers, payload of 1 ton, top speed around 40 kph. The L2.H143 (1937) was longer of just 15 cm (6 inches), and its 60 hp at 2500 rpm (3308 cu.cent. capacity) engine gave it better performances. It was relatively agile, woth a turning circle of 14.5 m. Contrary to the others it also presented a longer, proper front bumper. None had a winch in basic version.

The Krupp engine was connected to a four-speed manual transmission (ZF-Aphon) with countershaft and two locking differentials to both rear axles speed transfer box for four normal, eight total speeds with differential. Suspension comprised a front directional rigid axle with leaf springs and rear independent axles with horizontal coil. The eight tyres were all of the 7.50 x 17 type. Electric power was provided by a Bosch battery, 12 volts 75 Ah. It could climb 60% sloped, and gap most trenches thanks to its four axles.

The Krupp Protze presented in 1933 excellent performance both on and off road, and was suerly the lightest, most mobile military 6x4 in Europe at the time. An alternative with less drag compared to half tracks. With a top speed of 70 km/h (43 mph) on road, light, it was down to 60 kph with the ususal 1,150 kg (2,540 lb) payload. Fuel capacity was 110 L (24 imp gallons or 29 US gallons) for 450 km (280 miles) on road for the range. Good enough for Europe, it was not impressive when dealing with very muddy terrain over long distances and heavy loads on the eastern front. The vehicle was a gas-guzzler, especially compared to the Opel Blitz (twice as much, 24 vs. 16 liters/100 km).

Production versions 1935-41


leichter Flakkraftwagen Kfz.81 mit Fahrgestell des l.gl.Lkw.


Leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen I Kfz.83 mit Fahrgestell des l.gl.Lkw.


leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen II Kfz.83 mit Fahrgestell des l.gl.Lkw


Mannschaftskraftwagen Kfz.70 mit Fahrgestell des l.gl.Lkw


Fernsprechbetriebskraftwagen Kfz.19 mit Fahrgestell des le.gl.Lkw.

1.5 Tonner Krupp-Protze bonnet
1.5 Tonner Krupp-Protze bonnet

In 1939, Nazi Party requirements limited production to 3-tonne and 6.5-ton civilian trucks for Krupp and other manufacturers for rationalization of efforts and focusin on military production. In 1940, Krupp was forced to limit itself to the 12-ton heavy half-track Sonderkraftfahrzeug 8 (Sd.Kfz 8) (DB9) and the Krupp Protze, albeit it was scheduled to end in 1941. By that time, aside truck engines, the company ceased manufacturing the Protze L2 H43 for the H143 terminated development of the H243 and 343. In 1942 the Krupp Protze was delivered at 200 a month when order came to terminate the production of a vehicle now considered underpowered and obsolete. The company focused on the SdKfz 8, with 3.403 employees but air raids on Essen from March 1943 cut down 70% of the facilities and subsequent production.


Hungarian-built Protze, Budapest
  • Kfz.19 Funkwagen (Telephone truck)
  • Kfz.21 Staff car
  • Kfz.68 Radio mast carrier (Kfz. 68 Fu. Mast Kw. aud KP)*
  • Kfz.69 Standard prime mover, 3.7 cm Pak 36 ATG.**
  • Kfz.70 Standard personnel carrier (2 front, 10 seated on benches).
  • Kfz.81 Ammo carrier, prime mover, 2 cm FlaK
  • Kfz.83 Generator carrier, AA searchlight, towed***
  • Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf. A APC 6x6 (20 built 1937) by Daimler-Benz.
*Another Funkmastkraftwagen was based on a Mercedes G3a light truck chassis
**Carried 2 in front with 4 in a pair of forward and rear facing seats.
***60 cm Flak-Scheinwerfer 36 towing vehicle for the 60 cm Flak-Scheinwerfer 36 for Flakbatteries 2cm.

Rare Pak 37 carrier
Rare Pak 37 carrier variant with improvized armour.

L2H143 Kfz.69
L2H143 Kfz.69 Armored 3.7cm Pak-36

Official designations

Fernsprechbetriebskraftwagen (Kfz.19) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o), abbreviated Fsp. Betr. Kw. (Kfz. 19)

Funkkraftwagen (Kfz. 19) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o), abbreviated Fu. Kw. (Kfz. 19)

Schwerer geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen (6-sitzig) (Kfz. 21) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o) abbreviated s. gl. Pkw. (6-sitzig) (Kfz. 21)

Funkkraftwagen (Kfz. 61) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o) abbreviated Fu. Kw. (Kfz. 61)

Funkmastkraftwagen (Kfz. 68) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o), abbreviated Fu. Mast Kw. (Kfz. 68)

Protzkraftwagen (Kfz. 69) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o), abbreviated Protz Kw. (Kfz. 69)

Mannschaftskraftwagen (Kfz. 70) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o), abbreviated Mannsch. Kw. (Kfz. 70)

Leichter Flakkraftwagen (Kfz. 81) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o) abbreviated l. Fl. Kw. (Kfz. 81)

Leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen I (Kfz. 83) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o) abbreviated l. Scheinw. Kw. I (Kfz. 83)

Leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen II (Kfz. 83) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o), abbreviated l. Scheinw. Kw. II (Kfz. 83)

Schwerer geländegängiger gepanzerter Personenkraftwagen (6-Rad) (Sd. Kfz. 247) mit Fahrgestell des l. gl. Lkw. (o), abbreviated s. gl. gp. Pkw. (Sd. Kfz. 247)

Sub/rare variants

Fahrbarer Landebahn-Scheinwerfer mit Anhänger on chassis Krupp L2 H43 (ca. 1935) mobile landing stripe ilumination vehicle
Gruppenwagen with chassis Krupp L2 H143 (only prototypes)
Wilton-Fijenoord Pantserwagen resp. Panzerkraftwagen Krupp, holländisch (H43) (3 made, one for Ordnungspolizei)
Krupp-Polizei-Streifenwagen on chassis Krupp L2 H243 (1938, 1-2 made for exhibits and demonstrators). These experiemrntal vehicles a sloped armour, oe was presented at IAA in Berlin propelled by a 70 HP engine wth reversing drive gearbox based on the H243 chassis.

The Kruppe Protze in combat


Krupp Protze in Poland

The vehicle became the organic Infanterie division's prime mover for anti-tank units. The Krupp L2 H43was the Mannschaftskraftwagen (personnel carrier) Kfz. 70 and the L2 H143 Protzkraftwagen (motorised limber) Kfz. 69 became standard in all motorised infantry units. They towed the 3.7 cm Pak for air defence, and the 7.5 cm le.IG.18 short barrel gun for infantry support.

The Luftfwaffe also adopted and operated the leichter Flakkraftwagen Kfz. 81 for towing the 2 cm Flak 30 and 38, variant in relatively short supply, but alsot eh Kfz.83 Generator carrier for an AA searchlight. They were used around airfields close to the frontline. In 1939/40 the last version delivered was an off-road six-seats cabrioletbased on the L2 H143 as staff car. The early version had a high engine bonnet which. Of course there were also radio versions which filled the Motorized unfantry units as well.

The vehicle made its combat debut in Spain, as part of the Legion Condor.

Two armoured cars were made based on this chassis: The Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf A was produced in very small numbers for the Wehrmacht and there was a conversion of a tank hunter carrying a PAK-36 3.7 cm antitank gun in the aft compartment, with the cabin protected by sloped armour. Photos exists, but production is unknown. Some authors pretent only one was ever made on the eastern front.


River crossing by a Krupp Protze

Globally the Krupp L2 H43/H143 or "krupp protze" proved successful, one of the best Wehrmacht vehicles in its payload class when WW2 broke out, having even better performance than the schwere Einheits-Pkw. However the whole technical base and its high fuel consumption halted production in 1942. The

Bundesarchiv Russia motorisierte unit SS-Totenkopf Division, Krup Protze Recolored

Bundesarchiv Anschluss, sudetendeutscher Krupp Protze

Krupp-Protze specifications Kfz.69(1)/70(2)

Dimensions5.10 x 1.93 x 1.96m (16 ft 9 in x 6 ft 4 in x 6 ft 5 in)
Wheelbase H43/H1432470+860/2445+910
Total weight, battle ready2,600 kg (5,700 lb)
Crew1+5 passengers, light towed gun(1) or 2+10(2)
Propulsion (1)(2)Krupp Boxer 3.3L 6-cyl. M302/M304 53/60 hp
Top speed70 km/h (43 mph)
Payload1,150 kg (2,540 lb)
TransmissionUnknown
SuspensionTorsion Bars
Maximum range (on/off road)110 L (24 imp gal; 29 US gal), 450 km (280 mi) on road
Armament None, see notes
ProductionKrupp, 7,000 made 1934-42.

Links about the Kfz.69/70 Krupp-Protze

Werner Oswald: Kraftfahrzeuge und Panzer der Reichswehr, Wehrmacht und Bundeswehr. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart, 17. Auflage 2004
Heereswaffenamt: D. 669/9, Lastkraftwagen 1 1/2 t Krupp, Typ L 2 H 143, Gerätbeschreibung und Bedienungsanweisung zum Fahrgestell. Otto Eisner K. G., Berlin 1941.
de.wikipedia.org
chaosbunker.de/en/2020/01/20/krupp-protze-in-the-spanish-civil-war
kfzderwehrmacht.de, generic
Photos on autogallery.org.ru
thefewgoodmen.com
Panzerserra bunker, Krupp Protze L2 H143 Funkkraftwagen Kfz.19
Kfz 68 on kfzderwehrmacht.de


CC photos, many bundesarchiv
CC photos, many bundesarchiv
Schnellplan chassis
flugzeug-lexikon.de

reviews.ipmsusa.org
missing-lynx.com
archive.armorama.com
track-link.com

Gallery


Basic chassis


L2 H43 Krupp Protze Kfz.69 6x4 Geländewagen (early) 1938, Berlin camouflaged


L2 H43 Kfz.69 in feldgrau, 8th Inf.Division, France 1940


L2 H43 Kfz.69 of the Royal Hungarian Army, 1941


Kfz 70 in standard livery, model 1


Kfz 81 leichter Flakkraftwagen (towed FLAK not seen here)


Protze schwerer geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen (staff-car) Kfz.21


FLAK 2cm auf L2 H143, SPAA vehicle


3.7cm PaK 35/36 auf Krupp Protze L2 H143


Krupp Protze L2 H143 Funkkraftwagen Kfz.19


Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf A based on its original chassis in 1938. Not very successful, only ten were made, replaced bt Daimler benz's S.Pkw. Typ 1c heavy car for the 4x4 Ausf B (58 made in 1940-41).



Motorized Wehrmacht soldiers motorcycle and Krupp Protze


Krupp Protze underway


37cm kfz.69


1st of May 1941 Military parade Victory Square Riga Krupp Protze


L2H143 6x4 Gelandewagen neu


Protze Funkkampfwagen Kfz.19 on a railcar


Protze Funkkampfwagen Kfz.19


Protze Kfz68 Funkmastkraftwagen


Kfz.21 schwerer gelandegangiger Personenkraftwagen


Protze Kfz.68 Funkmastkraftwagen


3.7cm PAK Protzkraftwagen Kfz.69


3.7 cm PAK Kfz.69


Kfz.69 tractor shortbarrel How crossing ponton bridge


Krupp Protze Mannschaftskraftwagen Kfz.70


Kfz.81 luftwaffe leichter Flakkraftwagen


L2 H143 leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen Kfz.83


Camouflaged Hungarian Krupp Protze


Protze 1944 full tarp


Krupp Protze spanish National Army


Sd.Kfz247 Ausf A


L2 H143 Fernsprech Betriebskraftwagen Kfz.19


Tatra Museum, Central tube frame on the competing model Lorraine 72


Krupp Protze VTM at Lesany Museum


Kfz.70 Munster Museum

Video

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-Tatra 81
-Tatra 111
US ww2 US Trucks
-Autocar U8144T 5/6-ton 4x4 truck
-Brockway/LaFrance 6-ton 6x6 truck, G512, 514, 547, 569
-Brockway 6-ton 6×6 truck
-Chevrolet m1931
-Chevrolet m1936
-Chevrolet G506 1.5 ton 4x4 truck
-Chevrolet G-7107 4-1/2 ton 4x4
-Chevrolet 3116 1-1/2 ton 4x2
-Chevrolet AFWX-354
-Corbitt 6-ton 6×6 truck
-Diamond T Model 980/981 12-ton 6x4 trucks (G159)
-Diamond T Model 968 4-ton 6x6 truck (G509)
-Diamond T Model 967
-Diamond T Model 970
-Diamond T Model 972
-Diamond M26 Dragon Wagon
-Diamond M19 Tank Transporter
-Diamond T Model 980
-Diamond T 4-ton 6x6 truck
-Dodge 1⁄2-ton truck
-Dodge WC-51/52 (3⁄4-ton Trucks, Weapons Carrier)
-Dodge WC-53 (3⁄4-ton Carryall)
-Dodge WC-54/64 (3⁄4-ton Ambulance)
-Dodge WC-55 (3⁄4-ton Truck, M6 Gun Motor Carriage)
-Dodge WC-56/57/58 (3⁄4-ton (Radio) Command Reconnaissance)
-Dodge WC-62/43 (G-507, 11⁄2-ton, 6x6 truck)
-Dodge M6 GMC
-Dodge D-15 truck
-Dodge T-234 "China/Burma" truck
-Ford B3000 S
-Ford V3000S
-Ford V3000A
-Ford BB
-Ford V8-51
-Ford m1931
-Ford V8 M1937
-Four Wheel Drive Auto Company (FWD) SU-COE 5-6 ton 4x4
-GMS 353 Bofors
-International B2
-International model 1937
-Inl KR-11 5 ton 4x2 dump truck
-Inl M5-6 318 2-1/2 ton 6x6 swb
-G8T 2-1/2 ton 4x2 Truck
-Mack NR15 10-ton 6x4
-Reo 28 XS 10-ton 6x4
-Studebaker US6x4 U-5
-Studebaker US6x4 U-7
-Studebaker US6x4 U-6
-Studebaker US6 U4 bz35S 2-1/2 ton 6x6 truck
-T1E1(M1) half-track
-T5 half-track
-T7 half-track
-T9 half-track
-Ward LaFrance
-White 6 ton 6x6 Prime Mover
-White G-691 444T
-White 6-ton 6×6 truck G512, 514, 526, 547

US ww2 Small truck/car & Misc.
Bantam Reconnaissance Car
Ford GTB
6x6 Willys 'MT-TUG' ("Super-Jeep")
-Willys MB light truck
-Ford GPA ("Seep")
Buick Century Series 60
1941 Plymouth P11 Staff Car
Ford Fordor 1942 Staff Car
Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle
US ww2 Tractors. M1 Heavy Tractor:
  • Allis-Chalmers Model L
  • G-022 Caterpillar Model 60
  • G-89 Caterpillar RD7
  • G-98, G-107 Allis-Chalmers HD-10DW
  • G-101 International Harvester TD-18
  • G-126 Caterpillar D7
  • G-153 Caterpillar D8

Axis ww2 Axis Trucks


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Sd.Kfz 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 were half-tracks designed just before the war as prime movers, to carry supplies, ammunition, personal, and tow artillery. Many were also converted during the war as armored versions carrying AA FLAK guns (Flakvierling, 37 mm, or the legendary 88 mm Rheinmetall als used as tank hunters), or were converted as nebelwerfer (rocket launching armored vehicles). They were built by Hanomag, Steyr, Mercedes-Benz, Bussing and many other manufacturers until 1945, over 20,000 half-tracks.

German ww2 German Military trucks
-Opel Blitz
-Mercedes-Benz L3000
-Magirus A3000
-Krupp Protze Kfz.19
-Krupp Protze Kfz.21
-Krupp Protze Kfz.68
-Krupp Protze Kfz.69
-Krupp Protze Kfz.70
-Krupp Protze Kfz.81
-Krupp Protze Kfz.21
-Krupp Protze Kfz.83
-Borgward B 3000
-Skoda Rad Schlepper
-Ost RSO Porsche 175
-Steyr Type 2000A
-Einheits Lkw Kfz.62
-Krupp LKW L3
-Bussing-Nag 4500
-Opel Blitz Omnibus
-Bussing-Nag L
-Mercedes-Benz L1500
-Beute Studebaker
-Krupp L3H
-Hanomag SS-100
-Beute Ford B3000 S, V3000S, V3000A
-Beute Ford model BB
-Beute Ford model V8-51
-Beute Tatra 111

German ww2 German Half Tracks

-Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad
-Sd.Kfz.3 Maultier
-Sd.Kfz.4 Panzerwerfer
-Sd.Kfz.6
-Sd.Kfz.7
-Sd.Kfz.8
-Sd.Kfz.9
-Sd.Kfz.10
-Sd.Kfz.11
-Schwere Wehrmachtsschlepper
-Leichte Wehrmachtsschlepper
-Raupenschlepper Ost

German ww2 German Staff Cars

-Horch 81
-Horch 108
-Kfz.15 Horch 901
-VW 182 Kübelwagen
-VW Schwimmwagen
italy ww2 Italian Military trucks
L. Trucks (Autocarro Leggere)
-ОМ Autocarretta da Montagna
-SPA TL.37
-SPA AS.37 Sahariano
-SPA CL39
-SPA ТМ40
-Fiat 618
Med. Trucks (Autocarro Medio)
-Alfa Romeo 430RE
-Alfa Romeo 800RE
-Bianchi Miles
-Ceirano-50СМ
-FIAT-626 NM
-Isotta Fraschini D65
-Isotta Fraschini D80
-SPA Dovunque-35
-SPA Dovunque-41
-SPA-36R
-SPA-38R
-Autocarro Dovunque SPA 41/42 1

H. Trucks (Autocarro Gigante)
-FIAT-633NM
-FIAT-634NM
-FIAT-666
-Fiat 661
-Lancia Ro
-Lancia 3Ro and TE
-Lancia EsaRo
-ОМ Taurus
-ОМ Titano
-Autocarri Unificati Ursus

italy ww2 Artillery tractors
-Breda TP32
-Breda TP 40
-Breda TP 41
-Breda 6x4 51
-90/53 su Breda 52
-Breda 61 (licenced SdKfz-7)
-Fiat-SPA T.L.37
-Pavesi Р4.31 (L140)
-Fiat 727 half-track artillery tractor
-SPA TM40 wheeled artillery tractor

italy ww2 Staff Cars
-Alfa Romeo 6С2500 Coloniale
-Fiat 508M Ballila
-Fiat 508CM Coloniale
-Fiat 1100 (1937) (Balilla-1100 Coloniale)
-Lancia Aprilia Coloniale
-Bianchi VM 6C
-Fiat 2800 CMC

italy ww2 Motorcycles
-Benelli 500 M36/VLM
-Bianchi Supermil 500
-Gilera 500 LTE
-Moto Guzzi Alce/Trialce
-Volugrafo Aermoto 125
Japan ww2 IJA/IJN ww2 vehicles
-Toyota 4x4 Su-Ki (Amphibious truck)
-Isuzu Type 94 truck
-Type 94 6-Wheeled Truck
-Type 95 Mini-truck
-Type 97 4-Wheeled Truck
-Type 1 6-Wheeled Truck
-Type 2 Heavy Truck
-Toyota KB/KC Truck
-Nissan 80 Truck
-Nissan 180 Truck
Japan ww2 Tractors
-Type 92 5 t Prime Mover "I-Ke"
-Type 98 6 t Prime Mover "Ro-Ke"
-Type 92 8 t Prime Mover "Ni-Ku"
-Type 95 13 t Prime Mover "Ho-Fu"
-Type 94 4 t Prime Mover "Yo-Ke"
-Type 98 4 t Prime Mover "Shi-Ke"
-Type 96 AA Gun Prime Mover
-Type 98 20 mm AA Machine Cannon Carrier
-Type 98 Half-tracked Prime Mover "Ko-Hi"
-Type 98 20 mm AA Half-Track Vehicle
-Experimental Heavy Gun Tractor Chi-Ke
-Experimental Crawler Truck
-T G Experimental Crawler Truck
-Fordson Prime Mover
-Pavessi Gun Tractor
-50 hp Gun Tractor
-Komatsu 3 ton Tractor
-Light Prime Mover
-Clarton Prime Mover
-Holt 30

Japan ww2 Staff cars
-Toyota AA/AB/AC
-Type 93 6/4-Wheeled Passenger Car
-Type 95 Passenger Car "Kurogane"
-Type 98 Passenger Car
-Model 97 Nissan Staff Car, Nissan 70

Japan ww2 Motorcycles
-Rikuo Motorcycle
-Rikuo Type 97 Motorcycle
-Rikuo Type 93 side car

Japan ww2 Misc.
-Type 94 Ambulance
-Type 94 Repair Vehicle

Cold War & Modern Vehicles

Section pending completion.
BAV-485 * MAZ-543 * GAZ 46 * GAZ 67B * GAZ/UAZ-69 * GAZ 51 * GAZ 63* ZIL-131 * GAZ 66 * KrAZ-214 * KrAZ-255 * KrAZ-260 * KZKT-7428 * MAZ-535 * MAZ-537 * MAZ-7310 * Ural 375 * URAL 4320 * ZIL-135 * ZIL-151 * ZIL-157 * ZIL-157/PR-11M * ZIL-6 * ZIL-6 * 9P140 Uragan * 9K33 Osa * AT-L


* * * * Praga V3S * Tatra 813
Ford G398 * Borgward BE3000 * Henschel HS 115 * Hanomag AL 28 * Mercedes Standard 4.5L * Mercedes LG 315/46 * Magirus-Deutz 170 * Magirus-Deutz 232 * Magirus-Deutz Jupiter 6x6 * Magirus-Deutz A 6500 * MAN KAT-1 * SLT 50 Elefant TT * Liebherr 8x8 GLW * MAN TGM Mil 18 4x4 * Liebherr 4x4 FKL * MAN 630 L2 * Mercedes LA * Unimog 404 2.5 standard * DKW Munga (1956) * Mercedes G-class * Volkswagen Type 181 (1968) * Volkswagen Iltis (1978) * MAN LX Tactical Trucks * M3 Amphibious Rig * Ford Taunus
Willys Jeep CJ series * Jeep M606 * Jeep M38A1 * Jeep M170 * M151 Mutt * M422 Mighty Mite * CJ V-35(/U) * M274 4x4 "Mule" * M37 Series 4x4 "Power Wagon" * M35 Series 6x6 * M54 Series 6x6 * M123/M125 6x6 * M715 series 4x4 * M561 6x6 "Gamma Goat" * M656 Series 8x8 * M880 series 4x4 * M809 series 6x6 * M520 4x4 "Goer" * M915 series 6x4 * M911 C-MET 8x6 * CUCV M1008 4x4 * HMMWV 4x4 * M939 Series 6x6 * HEMTT M977 8x8

Land-Rover * Bedford RL * Bedford TK/MK * Bedford TM * AEC Militant * Austin K9 * AEC Mandator TEL * Land rover LWB SAS

IFA G5

Nissan 2.5 Truck * * Hitachi Type 73 artillery tractor (1974) * Toyota Type 73 * Isuzu HST * Nissan Patrol * Mitsubishi Type 73 * Toyota Land Cruiser *
Jiefang CA10 * Jiefang CA30
Beijing BJ212 * Beijing BJ2020 * Dongfeng EQ240/EQ2081 * Dongfeng EQ245/EQ2100 * Dongfeng EQ2050 * FAW MV3 * Hanyang HY4260 * Hanyang HY4330 * HTF5680A1 * SFQ2040 LieYing * Xiaolong XL2060 * Jiefang CA-30 * NJ2045/2046 * Shaanxi SX2190 * Shaanxi SX2150 * TA580/TAS5380 * TA5450/TAS5450 * TAS5500 * TAS5570 * TAS5690 * Type 82 truck * WS2300 * WS2400 * WS2500 * Wanshan W-2600 * WS21200 * WS51200
Renault TRM 10000 GP | Renault RM 700-100 TT | Renault TRM 2000 lorry | Berliet GBC 8 TK & Renault GBC 180 | Renault Kerax* | Iveco PPT3 | PML VPCM | Scania CCP10 | Scania TRA TOE NG | Renault ESRC | Renault ESRC AVIT | Renault CCPTA | Mercedes CCP3/5 | Renault Carapace | Renault CDLR | Renault PPDL | Renault CDLR CBH 385 | VLTT | Grizzly LUV | VOS-APP LUV | VOS-PAT LUV | Acmat VLRA | Panhard VPS LUV | Aquus AREG VLFS | Renault T4 VLTP NG | Arquus Trapper VT4 | French Mil. Quads | Renault Kangoo | French Bulldozers | Souvim Minesweeper | EFA Bridgelayer | Renault PFM BDL | SPRAT AVLB

Belgium:

F.N. AS 24 "tricar/trike"

Sweden:

Scania T112

Japan:

Isuzu TSD-45

Modern Trucks

Section pending completion.

India:

Tatra Prithvi | Ashok-Leyland Agni II TEL

Italy:

Iveco ACTL

Romania:

AMT 25, AMT 950, DAC, Roman, Dacia Duster.

Indonesia:

Rantis P6 ATAV

Russia:

UAZ Esaul * Kamaz 6560 * Pantsir S1 * 9K720 Iskander |

France:

Renault TRM 10000 GP | Renault RM 700-100 TT | Renault TRM 2000 lorry | <Renault Kerax | Iveco PPT3 | PML VPCM | Scania CCP10 | Scanian TRA TOE NG | Renault ESRC | Renault ESRC AVIT | Renault CCPTA | Mercedes CCP3/5 | Renault Carapace | Renault CDLR | Renault PPDL | Renault CDLR CBH 385 | VLTT | Grizzly LUV | VOS-APP LUV | VOS-PAT LUV | Acmat VLRA | Panhard VPS LUV | Aquus AREG VLFS | Renault T4 VLTP NG | | French Mil. Quads | Renault Kangoo | French Bulldozers | Souvim Minesweeper | EFA Bridgelayer | Renault PFM BDL | SPRAT AVLB

Germany:

Mercedes 250GD Wolf | Mercedes Wolf SSA | Mercedes G300 Greenliner | VW T3/T4/T6 van | BWM G650 GS | BMW F850 GS | BMW R1150 RT | BMW R1200 RT | KTM 400LS-E BdW | LIV(SO) Serval | German quads | Faun LST50-3 Elefant | Faun STL56 Franziska | Faun SLT Mammut | RMT HX81 | SAANH 70T | Mercedes Unimog U3/4/5000 | Mercedes Zetros | MAN KAT1 | RMT Multi 2 | RMT WLS 6x6 | RMT UTF WLKS 8x8 | | MAN TGS 8x4 | MAN TGS 6x4 | MAN RMMV TGA | Mercedes Atego | Mercedes Axor | EWK M3 Amph.Rig | Liebherr FKL | Liebherr FKM | T.Faun FKS ATF 30-2 | T.Faun FKS ATF 70-4 | T.Faun FKS ATF 100-5 | T.Faun FKS ATF 110-5 | T.Faun FKS ATF 120-5 Obelix | Steinbrock 2.5 Y4 | Herbst-Smag Orion V | Konecrane SMV 2216 TC3 | Ahlmann AS1600 | Liebherr 574 | MAN Cobra Radar | Liebherr LTM 1050

Netherlands:

Defenture Mammoth | to come | placeholder | MLC-70 WGMST

Spain:

➹ Santana Anibal

Turkey:

United Kingdom:

RWMIK land rover | Toyota Jankel Al-Thalab | Sky Sabre | Alvis Unipower | land Rover Wolf | Land Rover Defender BFA | Alvis Supacat ATMP | Marshall Gasket 3 | MAN SV (Mark I-III)

USA:

Interim Fast Attack Vehicle | M1161 Growler | Boeing Phantom Badger | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |