This prime mover makes use of the same chassis as the Model 95A, the only difference being its accommodation of a 6-cylinder, in-line, water-cooled, valve-in-head Diesel engine. The cylinder diameter is 140 mm, the piston stroke 190 mm, and compression ratio 15.5:1. The normal horsepower is rated at 145 at 1,300 r.p.m. Maximum hp. is 165. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. There is a 24-v., 300-w. capacity charging generator, two 12-v., 80 amp.-hr. batteries, and two 24-v., 6-hp. electric starting motors.
Details are lacking on the reduction gear, which has a ratio of 2.92:1. The steering system is of the clutch brake type assisted on short turns by hand- and foot-operated control brakes, which include a locking feature. The transmission is said to be synchromesh with 4 speeds forward and 1 reverse. The maximum speedis 8.68 m.p.h. A gear-type forced-feed system is used for distributing lubricating oil in the crankcase. An oil pressure gage and oil-level stick are also fitted. Diesel oil fuel is supplied from a total storage capacity of 68 gals. Forty-four liters (11.6 gals.) of water are circulated from the radiator to the engine block with the normal type pump. This vehicle is said to be capable of ascending a 15° grade while towing a 14-ton load, or a
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight | 15 tons | |
Trailer load capacity | 32 tons | |
Winch capacity | 11.25 tons | |
Length | 16 ft. | |
Width | 7 ft., 6 ins. | |
Height | 9 ft., 3 ins. | |
Ground clearance | 1 ft. | |
Tread centers | 5 ft., 11 ins. | |
Ground contact | 10 ft., 4 ins. | |
Track width | 16 1/2 ins. | |
Track links | ||
Fuel tank | 68 gals. | |
Fuel consumption | ||
Fording depth | ||
Speed | 8.6 m.p.h. | |
Engine | 6-cyl., water-cooled, Diesel | |
Bore and stroke | 140 mm x 190 mm—5.51 ins. x 7.48 ins. | |
Horsepower | 145 at 1,300 r.p.m. | |
Ignition | Diesel | |
Battery | 2 12-v., 80 amp./hr. | |
Transmission | Synchromesh—4 speeds forward, 1 reverse | |
Steering | Clutch brake | |
Crew |
Japanese: p. 18 (May 1, 1945)