Technical documentation • Willys MB / Ford GPW

Vehicle

Basic technical data of the vehicle, weights, dimensions and capacities.

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Vehicle

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Weights

DataValue
Unladen vehicle weight (without fuel and water)1061 kg (2337 lb)
Unladen vehicle weight (with fuel and water)1105 kg (2435 lb)
Weight of loaded vehicle1520 kg (3349 lb)
Vehicle load weight (max)363 kg (800 lb)
Trailer load weight (max)435 kg (1000 lb)

Dimensions

DataValue
Length3327 mm (131 in)
Width1575 mm (62 in)
Height with roof up1829 mm (72 in)
Height with roof down1321 mm (52 in)
Track width of the front wheels1245 mm (49 in)
Track width of rear wheels1245 mm (49 in)
Distance from center of front to center of rear axle2032 mm (80 in)
Towing hook height above the ground533 mm (21 in)
Clearance222 mm (8 3/4 in)

Overcoming obstacles

DataValue
Maximum slope of the ground when climbing31° (60%)
Maximum ground slope when descending31° (60%)
Approach angle45°
Exit angle35°
Maximum draft depth (at lowest speed)533 mm (21 in)
Smallest turning diameter5.49 m (18 ft)

Operational data

DataValue
Maximum movement speed in direct transmission96 km/h (60 mph)
Data required for vehicle transport — volume9,367 m³ (331 cu. ft)
Data required for vehicle transport — area5,295 m² (57 sq. ft)
Radius of effect483 km (300 miles)
Permissible towbar load876 kg (1930 lb)