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M4 High Speed Tractor (3-in./90mm) (WWII) (Modern)

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Military Model Kits (1/72) (Hobby Boss)

20+ pcs.

MSRP old price: $24.99


Product Info

Title
M4 High Speed Tractor (3-in./90mm) (WWII) (Modern)
Publisher
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
10x6.5x2"
NKG Part #
2147881914
MFG. Part #
HBB82920
Type
Scale Model

Description

The 18-ton M4 high speed tractor series has been developed and built by the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, between 1943 and 1945. The design was based upon the T9 and T9E1 was standardized as the Medium Tractor M4 which became the High-Speed Tractor M4. Together with the M5 and M6 High Speed Tractors they replaced the older commercial-type crawler tractors which did not meet the requirements of a modern mechanized army any longer. The high-speed tractors could carry both crew and a basic supply of ammunition. Production started in March 1943 and 5552 M4 tractors were assembled until June 1945, plus 259 M4A1 tractors between June and August 1945. The 18-ton M4 high speed tractor was designed mainly as a prime mover for the 90mm antiaircraft gun, 3-inch gun.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.