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M6 Tractor
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M6Tractor

Special Purpose Vehicles · United States · 1944
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M6Tractor

M6 Tractor
M6 Tractor Photo: US Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mission Effectiveness
60
Mobility
70
Specialisation
85
Protection
40
Reliability
80
Versatility
50
Crew Capacity
65
Technology
30
Adaptability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerAllis-Chalmers
CategorySpecial Purpose Vehicles
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,235
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Special Purpose Vehicles MASS Rating
1/10
World War II
10/51
All-Time
Special Purpose Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Mission Effectiveness
60
Mobility
70
Specialisation
85
Protection
40
Reliability
80
Versatility
50
Crew Capacity
65
Technology
30
Adaptability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the special purpose vehicles category.
01 / Overview
M6 Tractor
Prime contractor
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
1,235
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
special purpose vehicles category
ⓘ 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 Year1944
  • Crew11
  • Drive Configuration6x6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load1MOD.1
  • Curb Weight34,473 kg
▣Powertrain6MOD.6
  • Engine Typegasoline
  • Engine Power190 hp
  • Fuel Typegasoline
  • Top Speed34 km/h
  • Range177 km
  • AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length6.55 m
  • Width3.05 m
  • Height2.64 m
▤Protection4MOD.4
⬢Special Function4MOD.4
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production1,235
  • Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1944Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
1,235
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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