General Background
It all started in Europe but the greatest production of the Quad 4x4 Field Artillery Tractor (FAT) took place in Canada using either a Ford V-8 or a Chevrolet V-6. These vehicles were designed to transport artillery, their crews and ammunition. Because the 25-pounder was very mobile with a good rate of fire it became the standard for British Army artillery divisions during WW II and Korea. The limber is used to carry 32 rounds of ammunition, firing platform and other equipment that couldn’t fit into the Quad.
Specifications :
| There were (6) models of the FAT, these are specifications for the Ford FAT-2 |
| Role: |
Field Artillery Tractor |
| Passengers: |
(1) driver + up to (5) crew |
| Power Plan: |
Ford-built CMP trucks / Ford V8, 3,916cc, 95hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Length: |
14.2 ft (4.33 m) |
| Width: |
7.33 ft (2.23 m) |
| Height: |
7.5 ft (2.28 m) |
| Wheel Base: |
8.44 ft (2.57 m) |
| Weight: |
8,810 lb (3,996 kg) (4.4 short tons) |
| Suspension: |
Leaf spring rigid axle |
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Total of all versions of the Quad Artillery Tractors built during WWII - 22,891 |
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Ford-built CMP trucks - Ford V8, 3,916cc, 95hp at 3,600 rpm |
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