Croco
Notes: This is an "ultralight" 4x4 vehicle similar in concept to vehicles like the French LOHR Fardier and the German Kraka 640. The Croco is a two-part vehicle joined by a ball joint and amphibious. There are two seats and a cargo section. The cargo section contains two boxes for loose cargo (22 cubic meters) and tie-downs for other cargo.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$3,050 |
G, A |
500 kg |
1.2 tons |
2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
202/82 |
51/21/5 |
60 |
33 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF0 HS0 HR0 |
MOWAG 1500 kg Truck
Notes: This boxy light truck looks sort of like a shorter and wider Unimog; however, there is no relation between the two. These trucks were built for the Swiss Army between 1951 and 1962, with 1688 being built. They were still in service with the Swiss Army until at least the late 1980s, but I have no information about their service with the Swiss Army beyond that point. Some of them were apparently sold to civilians, and some placed in museums, however. These trucks were built using a lot of components made by Dodge. The truck has a forward control-type cab with the small engine partially in front of and partially under the cab, and the transmission under the cab. The engine is accessed via a hatch in front, and the transmission from underneath the vehicle. The transmission is a manual transmission. The suspension is 4x4 and does well off-road. The cargo area has a tailgate, low sides with picket-type extensions, removable bows and a canvas tilt, and folding troop seats on each side. Many of these trucks have a front-mounted winch. The MOWAG 1500 kg Truck was originally powered by 93-horsepower engine, but this was later replaced by a 103-horsepower engine. Variants include an ambulance with an enclosed rear cargo body able to up to five stretcher patients and a medic, or 9 seated patients and a medic. Another common variant was a communications vehicle, also with a fully-enclosed cargo body.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
94 hp |
$4,414 |
G, A |
1.5 tons |
2.6 tons |
2+10 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
103 hp |
$4,414 |
G, A |
1.5 tons |
2.61 tons |
2+10 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
94 hp |
252/77 |
63/20 |
100 |
41 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
103 hp |
270/81 |
68/21 |
100 |
45 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Saurer M4
Notes: This is an artillery tractor, i.e., a vehicle designed to carry gun crews and tow artillery pieces and ammunition trailers. It looks very much like an oversized jeep-like vehicle. As such, the vehicle can tow 2.5 tons. It has a winch in the front with a capacity of 2.5 tons and 50 meters of cable. The engine is at the rear and the personnel carrying ability is large.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$4,758 |
D, A |
2.25 tons |
4.25 tons |
2+8 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
128/50 |
32/13 |
100 |
27 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |