Hobby Master HG3914 | German Cargo Truck WH-281722, WWII

General Background:

These 3-ton cargo trucks became the back bone of the German military transports. The military designation for these 3-ton trucks was Kfz. 305. Originally designed as a 4X2 rear-wheel drive but in 1940 a 4-wheel design was made available and it became very much appreciated by its crew for the cross country abilities. This variant of the 3-ton was used primarily for cargo transportation but could easily be adapted to handle troops.
These 3-ton trucks continued to be manufactured even when WWII was declared ended and the S type became the most used truck for German commercial transport. From 1937 to 1944 approximately 82,000 of the Type “S” were built and another 14,000 with along wheel-base and 8,300 with a low-level base.

Specifications for the base variant of the 2X4 rear-     wheel drive 3-Ton Cargo Truck.

Performance
Engine - (6) cylinder, 3,626 L   (221 cu in), 68 hp (51 kW) @ 2,800 rpm
Gears - (5) forward, (1) reverse
Brakes - Hydraulic all wheels

Fuel
Type of Fuel - gasoline
Capacity - 82 L (21.7 US gal)
Consumption
On Road - 26 L/100 km (9.0 mpg)
Off Road - 35 L/100 km (6.7 mpg)
Speed on Road - 85 km/h   (52.8 mph)

Dimensions
Length – 6.10 m   (20.03 ft)
Width – 2.26 m   (7.43 ft)
Height – 2.85 m   (9.35 ft)
Wheel base – 3.600 m   (11.81 ft)

Weights
Weight - 5800 kg   (12,790 lb)
Usual Maximum Load – 4000 kg   (8,818 lb)