« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Axle load Halftrack  (Read 2233 times)

cal.50

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 16
Axle load Halftrack
« on: May 06, 2022, 04:36:41 AM »
Hello all,

I need to know the axle loads of the friont and rear axle of the M2 Halftrack.

Does anyone know this?

Thanks
Andy
Logged

brit plumber

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Re: Axle load Halftrack
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2022, 12:51:01 PM »
I would have thought the load on the rear axle is zero, or at least nearly zero with only the tension of the tracks putting load on it. Or is it the load on the boggie frame that you need?
Logged
1942 VEP GPW

cal.50

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 16
Re: Axle load Halftrack
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2022, 09:31:32 AM »
Are there any max loads for the front axle?

Thanks
Logged

Tapper02

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 594
Re: Axle load Halftrack
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2022, 10:21:34 PM »
I think he's talking about axle weight...

Not sure if anyone has actually taken their track down to a scale to get this...would be interesting to know though...
Logged
1942 Diamond T M3 Halftrack
  (Being restored to an M3A1 configuration)
  Frame Number M31789
  Ordnance Number 3692
  Hood Number USA W403570-S
1944 Schelm Bros. M10 Ammunition Trailer
  Serial Number 16959
MVPA # 30507

autocar925

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 96
Re: Axle load Halftrack
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2022, 10:30:08 AM »
M16A1 without the quad mount.  14,000# total, 5,000# front axle, 9,000# center of tracks.  I assume M2 would be a little lighter but the CG should be about the same place.
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »