History
With a total of 562 500 units produced, the GMC CCKW is the WWII emblematic light truck, released in numerous variants : cargo, gasoline tanker, water tanker, workshop, artillery tractor, compressor, tipper truck, amphibious truck etc….
This model is equipped with a compressor built by the Leroi company (implanted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin). This truck was used by the Engineer Corps in several tasks where a compressor was needed. Next to the compressor, several tools are to be found: jackhammer, chainsaw, circular saw,…
Technical data
Manufacturer: GMC
Type: CCKW 353
Designation CCKW comes from GMC:
CCKW means:
C: designed in 1941
C: conventional cabin
K: all wheel drive
W: dual rear axles
353 means long wheel base
No GMC with a Leroi Compressor got a winch
6×6 truck, 5 speed x 2 with transfer case
Year of production: 1943
Gasoline engine: 6 cylinder in line, valve-in-head type
Fuel consumption: 7 to 8 mpg (35 to 40 liters/100km)
Electricity equipment: 6 Volts
Empty weight: 12,500 lb (5,500 kg)
Payload: 5,500 lb (2,500 kg)
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- GMC CCKW 353 Compresseur Leroi
