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M1 medium tractor

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IHC TD-14
International TD-14 crawler tractor
ManufacturerInternational Harvester Corp.
Length136 in (3.45 m)
Width92 in (2.34 m)
Height89 in (2.26 m)
Weight21,250 lb (9,640 kg)
PropulsionCaterpillar tracks
Engine modelIHC TD-14
Gross power60 hp (45 kW)
Drawbar pull19,000 lb (8,600 kg)
Speed5+34 mph (9.3 km/h) Forward
3+38 mph (5.4 km/h)Reverse

Prior to and during the second world war the US Army called several tractors M1 medium tractor. Under the Ordnance Corps these "off the shelf" tractors were meant to tow artillery pieces, so were not equipped with blades like their engineer counterparts. Eventually these were replaced by purpose built "high-speed tractors" (HST). Some tractors were equipped with crane attachments for ammunition, and material handling.

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Detailed information on Allis-Chalmers model WM

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  • Engine: Allis-Chalmers WM. Gasoline. 4-cylinder 20 hp (15 kW)
  • Fuel tank: 24 gallons 750 US gal (2,800 L)
  • gearbox: Four speeds forward, one reverse.
  • Length: 101 in (257 cm)
  • Width: 67 in (170 cm)
  • Height: 56 in (142 cm)
  • Working weight: 6,730 lb (3,050 kg)

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