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Latrine_Commander
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Halftrack weight

Post by Latrine_Commander » Sun May 22, 2022 3:22 pm

What is the weight of a halftrack complete from seat area forward, no doors, no bed, or track belts?

And what is the weight of each track? 300 lbs ??

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Re: Halftrack weight

Post by jesse » Sun May 22, 2022 5:03 pm

I would guess about 8,000 pounds. Tracks are 500.

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Re: Halftrack weight

Post by m3bobby » Mon May 23, 2022 11:40 am

Mine was 5200kg (11,500lb)
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Re: Halftrack weight

Post by clintm20 » Tue May 24, 2022 5:36 am

They are deceptively heavy even with just a bare rear frame. I'd figure on 10k minimum.
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