Saurer 2DM

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Saurer 2DM 4x4
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Swiss Army Saurer 2DM
Place of origin Switzerland
Service history
In service1964 – ?
Used by Switzerland Ukraine
Production history
DesignerAdolph Saurer AG
Designed1959
Manufacturer Saurer
Produced1963 – ?
No. builtapprox. 3200
Variants6DM Flatbed truck, Snowplow, Dumptruck, aircraft /Tank fueltruck
Specifications
Mass7100kg
Length7,37m
 length4,2m (wheelbase)
Width2,3m
Height3,2m
Crew1+ 2Pax in cabin

EngineSaurer, Typ CT3D
135 PS / 99 kW
Payload capacity4900 kg
TransmissionSaurer 2 D
Suspension 4x4 wheeled
Fuel capacity160 l
Maximum 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.

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