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\u2026.<\/p> \n \n
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,\u2026<\/p> \n \n
Manufacturer: GMC<\/p> \n \n
Type: CCKW 353<\/p> \n \n
Designation CCKW comes from GMC:<\/p> \n \n
CCKW means:<\/p> \n \n
C: designed in 1941<\/p> \n \n
C: conventional cabin<\/p> \n \n
K: all wheel drive<\/p> \n \n
W: dual rear axles<\/p> \n \n
353 means long wheel base<\/p> \n \n
No GMC with a Leroi Compressor got a winch<\/p> \n \n
6\u00d76 truck, 5 speed x 2 with transfer case<\/p> \n \n
Year of production: 1943<\/p> \n \n
Gasoline engine: 6 cylinder in line, valve-in-head type<\/p> \n \n
Fuel consumption: 7 to 8 mpg (35 to 40 liters\/100km)<\/p> \n \n
Electricity equipment: 6 Volts<\/p> \n \n
Empty weight: 12,500 lb (5,500 kg)<\/p> \n \n
Payload: 5,500 lb (2,500 kg)<\/p> \n\n\t\t\t