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M4 High Speed Tractor (WWII)

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Military Model Kits (1/35) (Hobby Boss)

254 pcs.

MSRP old price: $47.50


Product Info

Title
M4 High Speed Tractor (WWII)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2017
Dimensions
16x10x2.25"
NKG Part #
2147969550
MFG. Part #
HBB82407
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 M4A 1 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 & Model Kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.