M1 medium tractor

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{{Infobox tractor

|name=IHC TD-14

|image=IH TD-14 (2).jpg

|caption =International TD-14 crawler tractor

|manufacturer=International Harvester Corp.

|production=

|length={{convert|136|in|m|2|abbr=on}}

|width={{convert|92|in|m|2|abbr=on}}

|height={{convert|89|in|m|2|abbr=on}}

|weight={{convert|21,250|lb|abbr=on}}

|propulsion=Caterpillar tracks

|engine_model=IHC TD-14

|gross_power={{convert|60|hp|kW|abbr=on}}

|flywheel_power=

|drawbar_pull={{convert|19,000|lb|abbr=on}}

|speed={{convert|5+3/4|mph|abbr=on}} Forward
{{convert|3+3/8|mph|abbr=on}}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.

Tractors

Gallery

File:M1 med. cat 30.jpg|G21 M1 tedium tractor Cat model 30

File:M1 med cat. 35.jpg|G47 M1 medium tractor Cat model 35

File:Allis-Chalmers Tractor, Crawler, Diesel, Model HD-7W.jpg|Allis-Chalmers tractor, crawler, diesel, model HD-7W from TB 5-9720-11, 1944

File:M1 med. cleatrac 35.jpg|G49 M1 medium tractor Cletrac model 35

File:M1 med. cat. RD6.jpg|G69 M1 medium tractor Cat model RD-6

File:Caterpillar D6 Tractor, Crawler, Diesel.jpg|Right view of Caterpillar D6 tractor, crawler, diesel from TB 5-9720-11, 1944

File:Allis-Chalmers Tractor, Crawler, Gasoline, Model WM.jpg|Right view of Allis-Chalmers tractor, gasoline, model WM from TB 5-9720-11, 1944

File:M3 IH TD14.jpg|G132 M3 tractor crane on IH TD-14

Detailed information on Allis-Chalmers model WM

  • Engine: Allis-Chalmers WM. Gasoline. 4-cylinder {{convert|20|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
  • Fuel tank: 24 gallons {{convert|750|usgal|L|abbr=on}}
  • gearbox: Four speeds forward, one reverse.
  • Length: {{convert|101|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}
  • Width: {{convert|67|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}
  • Height: {{convert|56|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}
  • Working weight: {{convert|6730|lb|abbr=on}}

See also

References

  • [https://www.scribd.com/doc/168514677/Tm-9-783B-MEDIUM-TRACTOR-M1-Allis-chalmers-Hd-7w-1942 TM 9-783B] Manual Allis-Chalmers HD-7W
  • [https://www.scribd.com/doc/249648709/TM-9-1783A-A-C-HD-7W-DIESEL-ENGINE TM 9-1783A] A-C HD-7W Diesel engine.
  • [https://www.scribd.com/doc/250049750/Tm-9-1783b-Allis-chalmers-Hd-7w-Engine-Accessories TM 9-1783B] (coming soon)
  • TM 9-1783C
  • [https://www.scribd.com/doc/249431551/TM-5-3272-IH-TD-14 TM 5-3272] IHC TD-14

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