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.

• 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 details
• model size:
  • length: 464mm width: 82. 5 mm