Steyr 680 M3

Steyr 680 M3

Fritz Szoncso's Steyr 680 M3, a 6x6 version of the Steyr army truck.

truck, 2 seats, 2 doors
loa: 6730mm, width: 2400mm, height: 2630mm (cab)
wheelbase: 2760mm + 1200mm, track: 1810mm/1720mm, grnd clearance: 300mm
approach: 28°, departure: 32°
turning radius: 7300mm
weight: 6500kg (unladen), GVM: 12000kg
Steyr, diesel, 6-cyls, supercharged, 2-valves/cyl, ohv
power: 165hp at 2800rpm
transmission: 5m, part-time 6x6, two-speed transfer case
suspension: live-leaf/live-leaf, brakes: drums
tyres: 9.00x20, fuel-tank: 180L

The 4x4 680 with 2 axles (non supercharged, 6-liter, inline 6 engine, 120HP) also came with extended cab version, that gives extra 3 seats. They have the spare wheel under the frame, instead the tilt-frame behind the cab. I think all of them are used in the Austrian Army's driving school (I did my licence with one of them). These have a second (right hand) steering wheel, connected by a chain to the original (left hand) wheel. The 3-axle turbocharged M3 is usually fitted with a winch, driven directly from the gearbox. The rope usually goes out in the front but can be taken out to the rear by using the frame mounted guide pulleys.
regards Michael Sommer Michael.Sommer vatech elin at --> [4/'00]

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