Let's talk specs...
the venerable M35A2 6x6 2.5ton Cargo Truck
Engine: Continental LDT-465-1D 478CID Inline-6 turbocharged
Compression Ratio: 22:1
HP Rating: 140 to 160hp @ 2600rpm (The injector pumps where uprated to 160hp basically in the 1990's- 140hp was the original Hp rating).
Torque: 305Ft-lbs at 1400 rpm after being uprated they were more like 325ft-lbs at 1400rpm. Net between 297ft-lbs and 315ft-lbs.
Tires Stock: 9:00-20 NDT ( Bias Ply 40.70 inches in diameter) x 10 super single tires 11:00-20 NDT (Bias Ply diameter 42.00 inches) after 1993 ESP M35A3 Upgrade Michelin XL 14.5R20 (Radial construction 43 inches in diameter).
Front Axle:
Rockwell 6.72:1 single reduction gear set. Rated for 12,000lbs
Rear Axles
Rockwell 6.72:1 Double Reduction gear sets tandems rated for 24,000lbs
Transfer Case:
Rockwell fully synchronized with air-operated front axle disconnect
Hi Range 1.0:1
Low Range 1.98:1
Front Axle
Hi-Range 1.0:1
Low Range 2.137:1
Yes, the truck is designed with a different front and rear axle gear ratio in low range for the front axle. This is because the front axle is design to pull the truck out of tough conditions and is a throw back from automatic clutch unit setup that was originally installed on the M35 series trucks. It was later removed and replaced with driver controlled air-operated clutch.
Gross Vehicle Weight:
Off-road 18,000lbs
On Road 23,000lbs
The only additions:
3 x ARB Air Lockers
6 x Michelin XL 14.5R20 tires
1x 10,000Lbs Garwood Winch PTO operated.
Perhaps, some new paint.
Black Betty and the gang have more hp, torque, and technology than a 3 o 4 M35A2's combined have or ever will have. On paper there is nothing I can do to best the awesome power advantages that Black Betty and her gang have. However, call me an optimist I think "The Duke" has a lot of things going going for it and I think it would be an interesting match up to see Diesel V. Gas. Old School V. New School. Utility v. Comfort and finally won't it make a fun outing with great prospects for propaganda.
Not to mention VIKING HELMETS ARE A PLUS!
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