Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the special purpose vehicles category.
01 / Overview
M4 Tractor
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
5,811
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the special purpose vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Vehicle Typeartillery tractor
- Service Entry Year1943
- Crew12
◈Weights & Load1MOD.1
- Curb Weight14,238 kg
▣Powertrain5MOD.5
- Engine TypeWaukesha 145GZ OHV I6 gasoline
- Engine Power210 hp
- Fuel Typegasoline
- Top Speed56 km/h
- Range161 km
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length5.33 m
- Width2.46 m
- Height2.52 m
◆Special Function2MOD.2
- Crane / HIABYes
- Special Equipmentprime mover for artillery
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Production5,811
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
- 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
5,811
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES RANKING Special Purpose Vehicles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
15SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES3WORLD WAR II · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES1317UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSpecial Purpose Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A vehicle-mounted crane system, often from HIAB, used for lifting and transporting heavy loads in tactical operations.
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