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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the special purpose vehicles category.
01 / Overview
M5 Tractor
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
5,873
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES · WORLD WAR II
2
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
◎General5MOD.5
- Vehicle Typeartillery tractor
- Service Entry Year1943
- Crew9
- Drive Configurationtracked
- In ServiceNo
◈Weights & Load2MOD.2
- Curb Weight12,520 kg
- Towing Capacity7,257 kg
▣Powertrain5MOD.5
- Engine TypeContinental R6572 six-cylinder petrol engine
- Engine Power235 hp
- Fuel Typepetrol
- Top Speed56 km/h
- Range201 km
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length5.03 m
- Width2.54 m
- Height2.69 m
◆Protection2MOD.2
- ArmouredNo
- Protection Levelnone
▤Special Function2MOD.2
- WinchYes
- Special Equipmentgun tractor with front winch
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Production5,873
- Operators9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1943Production started
- 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
5,873
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 9 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES RANKING Special Purpose Vehicles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
12SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES2WORLD WAR II · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES1222UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSpecial Purpose Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device used to pull or lift heavy loads via a cable or rope, commonly integrated into light tactical vehicles for recovery or cargo operations.
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