Mowag T1 4×4 Explained

MOWAG T1 4×4
Origin:Switzerland
Is Vehicle:yes
Used By:Switzerland
Manufacturer:MOWAG
Production Date:1953–1995
Number:>1,600
Variants:7 – military version, police version, firefighter version, ambulance version
Weight:3500kg (7,700lb)
Crew:1 driver + 9 personnel
Engine:Dodge 6 cylinder inline engine T-137, 3770 cm
Engine Power:103 hp
Transmission:Mechanical pushing wheel-change transmission 4 forward gears 1 reverse
Suspension:4×4 wheeled
Speed:770NaN0,390NaN0 off road

The Mowag T1 4×4 is a Swiss military vehicle. The supply of 1,600 to the Swiss Army was an early success for the Mowag company.

History

The 1953 MOWAG T1 4×4 was modular. It was built in multiple configurations: with an open loading ramp, with radio as a closed van, etc. In order to keep manufacturing, maintenance and repair simple and inexpensive, many U.S. Dodge parts are used, especially from the WC series. The Mowag T1 came with or without a winch. Most MOWAG T1 4×4 were built as right-hand drive vehicles. Over 1600 were delivered in 7 different versions to the Swiss Army. MOWAG T1 4×4s were also supplied as emergency vehicles to fire[1] and police departments.

The Army used the MOWAG T1 4×4 until 1995. Many vehicles moved into private hands. Three vehicles are now in the Swiss Military Museum Full.[2] An ambulance version is in the .[3]

Notes and References

  1. Klaus Fischer: Feuerwehrfahrzeuge in der Schweiz.Feuerwehr-Archiv. Verlag Technik Berlin 2000,
  2. Militärmuseum Full Switzerland
  3. Marcus Bauer, Nutzfahrzeuge der MOWAG Motorwagenfabrik AG, Fachpresse Goldach, Hudson & Company, 1996