The Diamond T980/981 Tank Transporter was a heavy tank transporter, used in World War II and the following years.
Designed as a heavy prime mover for tank transporting, the Diamond T 980 was the product of the Diamond T Company in Chicago. In 1940 the British Purchasing Commission, looking to equip the British Army with a vehicle capable of transporting larger and heavier tanks, approached a number of American truck manufacturers to assess their models. The Diamond T Company had a long history of building rugged, military vehicles for the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps and had recently produced a prototype heavy vehicle for the US Army which, with a few slight modifications met British requirements and an initial order for 200 was very quickly filled.
The result was the Diamond T 980 (later 981), a vehicle which proved to be one of the most successful and memorable in its class. Powered by a 14.5 litre Hercules diesel engine, developing 201 bhp, it proved capable of the task of moving the heaviest tanks then in service.
Item No |
63501 |
Item Name |
U.S. M19 Tank Transporter with Hard Top Cab |
Bar Code |
890781635016 |
Scale |
1:35 |
Item Type |
Plastic Model Armor Kit |
Model Brief |
Length: 464mm Width:82.5 mm |
Total Parts |
750+ |
Metal Parts |
n/a |
Photo Etched Parts |
2 pcs |
Film Parts |
n/a |
Resin Parts |
n/a |
Total Sprues |
17 sprues , cab and tires |
Released Date |
2013-09 |
More Features |
> Detailed multi-directional slide-molded cab. > Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units. > The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall det |