Features
The Canadian Army didn’t have a good word to say for the poor old Kelly Springfield truck, Tim Gosling finds out why
SPECIFICATIONS
Make Kelly Springfield
Model K 40
Nationality United States of America
Year 1914
Production Run 1912-1928
Engine
Type Four cylinder side valve
Fuel Petrol
Displacement 413.5 cubic inches
Power 38.5 bhp
Transmission Chain drive
Type Manual
Gears Three-speed
Transfer Box N/A
Suspension Leaf springs
Brakes Drum rear only
Wheels Wooden spoke
Tyres Solid. 36X5 front. Twin 40X5 rear
Crew/seats Three
Dimensions
Length 25 feet 7 inches
Width 75 ¾ inches
Wheelbase 150in
Weight 7900 pounds