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4x4 Truck Specifications

Here is a list of truck specs that I've collected from the internet. Additions and alterations welcome.

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Bedford MJ 4x4 Drop Side Cargo Truck
Engine Bedford 330 turbo diesel engine 6 cylinder 5.5 litre direct injection, developing 98 hp
Transmission Manual 4 forward and 1 reverse gear with 2 speed transfer box
Braking System Air over hydraulic drums all round
Steering manual - LHD & RHD available
Tyres 12.00 x 20
Max-Load 4,000 kg
Electrical System 24 volt
Length 6.57 m
Height 2.51 m (Cab only)
Height 3.40 m (tarpaulin)
Width 2.489 m
Wheelbase 4.00 (Tim's guess, based on photo proportions)
Rear Bed Length 4.45 (Tim's guess)
Current Overhang 1.35 (Tim's guess)
Allowable Overhang 2.20 (Based on 55% of wheelbase)
Possible Bed Length 5.30 (Based on Allowable Overhang) = 17'4"
Unladen weight 5,120 kg (+ 2,380 kg = 7,500 kg)
G.V.W. 9,450 kg
Wading Depth 0.76 metres

Bedford TM 6x6 Drop Side Cargo Truck
Engine Bedford 8.2litre turbo diesel developing 205hp
Steering Power steering - LHD & RHD available
Tyres 15.5/80R20
Max-Load 14,000 kg
Electrical System 24 volt
Length 8.60m
Height 3.10m
Width 2.50 m
G.V.W. 24,390kg

DAF YA4440 4x4 Drop Side Cargo
Engine DT 615M 6 cylinder, turbo charged 153 hp.
Transmission ZF S5-35/2 with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears.
Transfer ZF VG250/2 2 speed
Braking system Air over hydraulic.
Steering Power assisted
Standard Tyres 12.00 x 20 12.00R20
Alternative Tyres 14.00R20
Electrical system 24 Volt
Length 7.19 meters
Cabin Height 2.79 metres
Width 2.43 metres
Deck Length 4.7 metres
G.V.W 11,000 Kg
Weight 6500 kg
Payload 4300 kg
Top speed 91 km / hr
Gearbox 5 speed, high / low discount 1: 2, enabling 4-wheel drive
Fuel Storage 200 liters of fuel
Fuel Consumption ca 22-25 litres/100 km
Maximum long slope 50 degrees
Maximum bank angle 30 degrees, 36 degrees angle fraught, laden departure angle 30 degrees, waaddiepte 90 inch
Wheelbase 405 inch
Track width 191 cm
Turning circle 18 metres

DAF 45.150x4 Drop Side Cargo Truck
Engine Leyland DAF 5.9litre Cummins turbo
Transmission
Braking System
Steering Power steering - LHD & RHD available
Tyres 12.00 x 20
Max-Load 4,200 kg
Electrical System 24 volt
Length 6.65 m
Height 3.43 m
Width 2.50 m
G.V.W. 16,260 kg
Length 6.5 M
Width 2.4 M
Height 2.6 M
Weight 5500 Kgs

DAF YA5442
Length 7.60 m (296 inches).
Width 2.50 m (97 inches).
Height 3.45 m (124 inches) (with shelter).
Weight 12.700 kg (27.940 lb.).
Engine Own 6-cylinder, type DT 615, 6.099 cm3 (372 cubic inches), turbo charged, liquid cooled.
Horsepower 153 at 2.400 rpm.
Transmission 5-speed, ZF type S5-35/2.
Transfer case 2-speed, ZF type VG250/2.
Electrical system 24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes Air, dual circuit.
Tyres 10.00 x 20.
Fording depth without preparation: 0.6 m (23 inches).
Fuel type Diesel.
Fuel capacity 200 liter (44 gallons).
Range 500 km (312 miles).
Steering ZF 8065 power steering.
Historical: The DAF YA 5441 truck was designed to carry 5.000 kg of cargo on both roads and across country. It was developed from a standard commercial design and uses many components of the YA 4440 series.
A second production series with slight modifications from the YA 5441 is the YA 5442 produced from 1984.
Standard equipment includes a front bumper with a built-in push/pull pin, rear towing hook, exhaust brake retarder and connections for the brakes on the trailer.

FIAT CL 90-14 (4x4) truck4x4.it
Engine 6 cyl. DIESEL
Cubic capacity 5681 cm3
Power 138 CV
NumTurns 3000
Max Speed 80 Km/h
Empty Weight 5250 Kg
Inter axis distance 2.75 m
Length 5.18 m
Width 2.30 m
Height 2.96 m
Max load (cassone) 2500 Kg
Max pull weight 4000 Kg
N seats 2
Tyres 12,5 R20 single at font & rear


FIAT CM 90-16 (4x4)
Engine 6 cyl. DIESEL TURBO
Cubic capacity 5861 cm3
Power 160 CV
NumTurns 2600
Max Speed 80 Km/h
Empty Weight 5330 Kg
Inter axis distance 3.70 m
Length 6.336 m
Width 2.30 m
Height 2.96 m
Max load (cassone) 2500 Kg
Max pull weight 4000 Kg
Tyres 14,5 R 20 single at font & rear

Gaz 66
Fuel Petrol
Weight Unladen 4,400 kgs inc box
Weight Gross M.A.M. 5,800 Kgs
Length 6.2 m
Width 2.3 m
Height 3.2 m

IVECO 110-16 AW 4x4
Type military platform truck
Axles 2
Fuel Diesel
Drive 4-wheel drive
Rear wheels single
Length 7.51 m (292 inches).
Width 2.50 m (97 inches).
Height 3.42 m (133 inches).
Weight 11.800 kg (25.960 lb.).
Engine Deutz Diesel, 6-cylinder, type BF6L 913, 6.128 cm3, air-cooled, turbocharged.
Horsepower 168 at 2.650 rpm.
Transmission 6-speed S 6-36 gearbox.
Transfer case 2 speed.
Differential-locks in front and rear-axles
Steering Servo assisted
Electrical system 24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes Dual circuit pneumatic.
Tyres 13.00 - 20.
Fording depth without preparation: 0.8 m (31 inches).
Fuel type Diesel.
Fuel capacity 200 liter (44 gallons).
Range 300 km (187 miles).
Additional Some mounted with a Sepson type 18-07GH1 5-ton winch.

IVECO 110-17 AW 4x4
Transmission: 6-speed synchronized, with four-wheel terrain and gear locks
Engine 6 cylinder turbo Deutz
Fuel Diesel
Power 124 kW / 169 hp
Transmission 6-speed synchronized, with four-wheel terrain and gear locks
Axles 2
Peso maximo permitido 7,490 ton
Total weight 12140 (kg)
Tyres 10R22.5
Cab Tilting, single or double
Rear wheels double
Platform length 5 m

IVECO Euro Cargo 95E21 Typ 463
Engine 6 Cyl., 5861ccm, 657Nm
Wheel base 3690mm
Achievement 207 HP/152 KW
All wheel permanently
Difference 100% in front and in the back
Empty weight 6755 kg
Zulad. 2725/(715) kg
Length 6700 mm
Width 2490 mm
Height 3350 mm

MAN L2000 Typ 463.K
Type M.A.N. 8,224 LAEC
Engine 6Cyl., 6871ccm, 825Nm
Wheel base 3260mm
Achievement 220 HP/162 KW
All wheel insertable
Difference 100% in front and in the back blockable
Empty thread 4420 kg
Zulad. 3070 kg
GVWR 7.490 kg
Length 5990 mm
Width 2290 mm
Height 3250 mm

MAN LE10.220 4x4
Wheel base 3260 mm
Cab options Compact cab, extended
Engine performance 162 kW/220 hp Euro 2
Transmission Allison 6-speed automatic
Drive All wheel with central differential lock
Brakes Drum brakes front and rear
Braking system ABS
Suspension Parabolic leaf springs, reinforced
Tires 365/80 R 20
GVWR 7.490kg
Length 6222 mm
Width 2300 mm
Height 3345 mm

MAN 14.224 LLC
Length 6.87 m (267 inches).
Width 2.55 m (99 inches).
Height 2.97 m (115 inches).
Weight 14.000 kg (30.800 lb.).
Engine 6-cylinder, type D 0826 LFL 03, 6.871 cm3, turbocharged, inter-cooler, liquid-cooled.
Horsepower 220 at 2.400 rpm.
Transmission 6-speed.
Transfer case None.
Electrical system 24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes Air-over-mechanical.
Tyres 285/70 - R19.5.
Fuel type Diesel.
Fuel capacity 220 liter (48 gallons).
Range 350 km (218 miles).
Additional Differential lock.

MAN 16.222 FAE
Length 8.42 m (328 inches).
Width 2.55 m (99 inches).
Height 3.46 m (135 inches).
Weight 16.000 kg (35.200 lb.).
Engine 6-cylinder, type D 0826 LFL 11, 6.871 cm3, turbocharged, inter-cooler, liquid-cooled.
Horsepower 220 at 2.400 rpm.
Transmission 8-speed.
Transfer case 2-speed.
Electrical system 24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes Air-over-mechanical, ABS.
Tyres 365/85 - R20.
Fuel type Diesel.
Fuel capacity 150 liter (21 gallons).
Range 275 km (172 miles).

MAN 16.232 FAE
Length 8.42 m (328 inches).
Width 2.55 m (99 inches).
Height 3.46 m (135 inches).
Weight 16.000 kg (35.200 lb.).
Engine 6-cylinder, type D 0826 LF 08, 6.871 cm3, turbocharged, inter-cooler, liquid-cooled.
Horsepower 230 at 2.400 rpm.
Transmission 8-speed.
Transfer case 2-speed.
Electrical system 24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes Air-over-mechanical, ABS.
Tyres 365/85 - R20.
Fuel type Diesel.
Fuel capacity 50 liter (21 gallons).
Range 275 km (172 miles).

MAN 630L2A
Length 7.79 m (303 inches).
Width 2.45 m (95 inches).
Height 2.98 m (116 inches).
Weight 13.000 kg (28.600 lb.).
Engine D 1246 MV3A 6-cylinder, 8.275 cm3 displacement, liquid-cooled.
Horsepower 130 at 2.000 rpm.
Transmission 6-speed ZF, type AK 6-55 gearbox.
Transfer case 2-speed transfer-box.
Electrical system 24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes Air-over-mechanical.
Tyres 11.00 - 20.
Fording depth without preparation: 0.85 m (12 inches).
Fuel type Multifuel.
Fuel capacity 110 liter (24 gallons).
Range 440 km (275 miles).

MAN KAT 452 Mil Spec 6x6
Engine Directly injected diesel engine
Cylinders 8
Cylinder Bore X Stroke 125 X 130 mm
Volumetric Displacement 12763 ccm
Output 320 Ps (253 Kw) At 2650 rpm
Torque 100.3 Mkg At 1750 rpm
Compression Ratio 1:16.5
Fuel Injection Pump Bosch
Valves Overhead, Central Camshaft
Crankshaft Bearings 5
Cooling Air Blower
Lubrication Forced-Feed Lubrication, 26 L Oil
Battery 2 X 12 V 125 Ah
Generator Three-Phase Generator 24 V 55 A
Starter 24 V 6 Ps
Power Transmission All Wheel Drive, Distributor Locking Differential + Locking-Differential Backwards,
Engine In The Back Of Driver´s Cab
Clutch Single-Plate Dry Clutch, Hydraulic Transformer
Gearshift Gearshift Levers In The Middle Of The Vehicle
Transmission 6 Speed Transmission (Zf S 6-65)
Synchronizer 1 – V1
Gear Ratio Reduction 6.734
Chassis Box-Type Section Frame
Front Suspension 1 Rigid Axle, Steering, Coil Springs
Rear Suspension 2 Rigid Axle, Steering, Coil Springs
Steering System Recirculating Ball Hydraulics
Foot Brake Compressed Air-Hydraulic Dual-Circuit Brake, 6 Wheels
Hand Brake Accumulator, Rear Wheels
Engine Brake Compressed Air
Wheelbase 3800 + 1400 Mm
Tread Width Front / Rear 2066 / 2066 / 2066 mm
Overalll Dimensions 8615 X 2500 X 2860 mm
Cargo Area 5610 X 2376 mm
Loading Height 1650 mm
Tires 14.00 R 20 M / 18 R
Ground Clearance 415 mm
Fording Depth 1200 mm
Turning Circle 19.5 M
Vehicle Weight 11580 Kg
Total Weight (Perm.) 18500 Kg
Useful Load 7000 Kg
Top Speed 90 Km/h
Consumption / 100 Km 40 Liters
Fuel Tank Capacity 270 L

Mercedes-Benz 911
Length 6.59 m (257 inches)
Width 2.50 m (97 inches)
Height 3.30 m (129 inches)
Weight 9.300 kg (20.460 lb.)
Engine 6-cylinder, type OM 352, 5.675 cm3 (346 cubic inches) displacement, liquid cooled
Horsepower 110 at 2.900 rpm
Transmission 5-speed, type MB G3/50-5/8.5
Transfer case 2-speed, type MB VG 500-3W/1.6
Electrical system 24 volt, negative ground
Brakes Single- or dual-circuit hydraulic, compressed air assisted
Tyres 11.00 - 20
Fording depth without preparation: 0.9 m (35 inches)
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel capacity 105 liter (23 gallons)
Range 250 km (156 miles)
Additional Some mounted with a Sepson 5 ton winch, type 18-05

Mercedes-Benz 914 AK 4x4
Total seats 2
Length 6.200 mm
Width 2.400 mm
Height 2.880 mm
Cabin dimensions L = 400 cm, W = 205 cm, H = 188 cm - interior dimensions of Oliver's cabin
Total weight (kg) 7.490 - downplated from 9200kg
Empty weight (kg) 6.375 - is the weight of Oliver's
Engine type/Fuel Diesel 6 cylinder OM 366 with 100 kW at 2800 rpm
Fuel Consumption 5km/litre
Individual tires 315/80-22, 5156 / 150K
Rims 9J x 22.5

Mercedes 1017A 4x4 Drop Side Cargo
Engine OM 352A 6 cylinder turbo charged diesel 172 hp
Transmission Manual 6 forward gears 1 reverse
Transfer 2 speed
Engine type/Fuel Diesel
Displacement (ccm) 5.838
Power (kW) 127
Speed limit 87
Braking system Air over hydraulic
Steering Power assisted
Tyres 22.50-7.50 x 22.50 10R22.5
Max load 5,400 Kg
Electrical system 24 Volt
Length 7.19 m
Height 2.88 m
Width 2.47 m
Total weight (kg) 12.200
Empty weight (kg) 6.680
Pay load (kg) 5.520
Traction (kg) 12.300
Wheelbase (Tim guess) 3.8 metres

Mercedes-Benz 1017 4x2 Drop Side Cargo
Total seats 3
Dimensions
Length (mm) 7.190
width (mm) 2.500
Height (mm) 2.880
Weights
Total weight (kg) 12.300
Empty weight (kg) 6.680
Pay load (kg) 5.520
Engine
Engine type OM352 170 CV
Fuel Diesel
Displacement (ccm) 5.638
Power (kW) 127
Speed limit 87
Pneumatic tyre 9R22,5

Praga V3S Box
Engine Tatra T912 6 Cylinder diesel (7412ccm)
Engine power 98BHP
Length 7150 mm
Width 2320 mm
Height 3020 mm
Weight Combat 3560 kg
Max speed 38mph (road)

Scania SBA 111S 6x6 Cargo Truck
Engine Scania DS11LB27 6 cylinder turbo charged diesel
Transmission Fully automatic 6 forward and 1 reverse
Transfer box 2 speed
Braking system Air over hydraulic
Steering Power assisted
Tyres 14.00 x 20
Max load 5,500 Kg
Electrical system 24 Volt
Length 7.80 m
Height 2.50 m
Width 2.88 m
G.V.W 16,600 Kg

Tatra 815 V12 6x6
Fuel Diesel
Weight Unladen 11,800 Kg
Weight Gross M.A.M. 21,800 Kg
Length 7.65 m
Width 2.54 m
Height 2.69 m

Ural4320 V8 Radar unit
Fuel Diesel
Weight Unladen 10,800 Kg
Weight Gross M.A.M. 13,200 Kgs
Length 7.4 m
Width 2.5 m
Height 3.2 m

Zil 131
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tanks 2x45 gal
Range at 8mpg 720 miles
Weight Unladen 7,450 kgs inc box
Weight Gross M.A.M. 11,000 Kgs
Length 7.41 m
Width 2.41 m
Height 3.2 m
Rear Cabin Length 4.7 m (Tim's guess)
Rear Cabin Height 1.9 m (Tim's guess)
Suspension: solid axles with leaf springs
Engine: V8 gasoline (carburetor), ohv, displacement 5,969 cc (bore 3.94", stroke 3.74"), compression ratio 6.5:1
Power 150 hp @ 3,200 rpm
Torque 296 ft.-lb. @ 1,800-2,000 rpm
5 steps gearbox, 2 steps transfer case ("low" and "hi" mode)
Max. speed 50 mph
Brakes: drums, with pneumatic control
Stopping distance from 20 mph - 40'
Measures: LxWxH=23'1"x8'2"x8'2"(cab)/9'9"(tent), wheel base 10'10"+4'7"
Track front/rear: 6'/5'11"
Maneuverability: turning circle 33'5.6", approach angle 36 deg., departure angle 40 deg., max. ascent angle 30 deg
Ground clearance 13", overcome ford 4'7"
Curb weight: 14,770 lbs (6.59 tonnes)
Tyres 305R20, pressure 7.1-60 p.s.i.(controlled)

Zil 157
Fuel Petrol
Weight Unladen 5,450 kg
Weight Gross M.A.M. 9,450 Kg
Length 6.684 m
Width 2.315 m
Height 2.36 m
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Hello Tim,

Impressive list, a lot of work I can imagine.

I noticed that with the DAF YA4440 braking system you mentioned air over hydraulic. I own one and it is full air brake system. I beleve all the others I have seen are also full air brake.

regards Henk Jan

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Just found an interesting website that has plans for lots of different trucks (other stuff too):

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Travelling Tim, currently in Nova Scotia
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Here are some other useful links that give lists of vehicle specifications:

portal-compare.htm

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WJ's 4x4 & Offroad Homepage

has a huge number of Landcruiser links, and just about everything to do with 4x4.
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