Saurer 2 CM explained

Saurer 2 CM 3,5t
Origin: Switzerland
Is Vehicle:yes
Service:1949 - ?
Used By:Switzerland
Designer:Adolph Saurer AG
Manufacturer:Saurer
Production Date:1949 –?
Number:222
Variants:Flatbed truck, radiotruck, Drivingschooltruck
Weight:5070kg
Length:6m
Part Length:3,4 (wheelbase)
Width:2,25m
Height:3,1m
Crew:1+ 1Pax in cabin + 25 on the Flatbed
Engine:Saurer, Typ CR 2 D
Engine Power:75 PS / 55,2 kW
Transmission:Saurer 4 C
Payload Capacity:3500 kg
Fuel Capacity:100 l
Suspension:4x4wheeled
Speed:54,6 km/h

The Saurer 2 CM is a 4x4 truck model established by the Adolph Saurer AG in 1949 with a payload of 2.5 tons. There were 222 build most of them with a loading bridge, while some were made with a fixed structure as a van. The vehicles are right-hand driven. A winch was optional. The Saurer CM2 was also built by Berna and FBW (Franz Brozincevic Wetzikon) under their own names (FBW AX / Berna 2). The Saurer CM 2 formed the basis for other vehicles with more powerful engine and a larger payload capacity like Saurer 4CM 5t, Saurer 4CM driving school cars, Saurer Woodcarrier 4CM, 5CM 6t Saurer trucks and a mobile command center of the flab.One is on display at the Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full.

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