M35 PRIME MOVER

M35 PRIME MOVER
Image: M35 (US Army Photo)
YearJanuary 1944
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced209
Crew6
Armament1 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Ammunition Carried600 x .50 cal
Pay Load[@pay_load]
Towed Load[@towed_load]
Weight24.948 kg
Height1.77m
Width3.05m
Length5.97m
Ground Clearance0.43m
Fording Depth0.91m
Obstacle Clearance0.61m
Climbing Ability31°
RadioSCR 610
ArmourUpper Hull Front: 38mm.
Lower Hull Front: 51mm.
Upper Hull Sides: 19mm.
Lower Hull Sides: 25mm.
Hull Rear: 19mm.
Hull Top: 19mm.
Hull Bottom: 13mm.
EngineGeneral Motors 6046 (Diesel)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range198 miles (320 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range124 miles (200 km)
Maximum Road Speed24 mph (40 kph)
Maximum Road Speed + Trailer[@maximum_road_speed_trailer]
Maximum Cross Country Speed16 mph (27 kph)
Maximum Road Towing Speed[@maximum_road_towing_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe M35 a converted M10A1 with turret removed and towing gear plus new brakes added, it was used as a stop gap until the M6 High Speed Tractor could be produced. Mainly used to tow 8in M1 Gun and 240mm M1 Howitzer.