Federal -
Built: 1945 · Series: Other models
Federal – other models: US trucks from Detroit (to 1959) outside the named ranges, from the 18F through the 94X43C to the TRUCK 18HG, six-cylinder engine, 5,897 to 9,179 kg gross vehicle weight
Federal was a truck manufacturer from Detroit that built commercial vehicles from the 1910s until 1959. This page gathers the Federal models the register could not assign to a named range, including the 18F, 94X43C and TRUCK 18HG types.
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The register lists here 4 versions with 62 to 80 kW, engine displacement from 4,310 to 8,700 cc and six cylinders. Gross vehicle weight ranges from 5,897 to 9,179 kg, length from 5,230 to 6,190 mm at a width of 2,160 to 2,500 mm.
Federal trucks of this era were typical American commercial vehicles of the pre- and post-war period, with large-capacity six-cylinder engines and simple, rugged engineering, much like contemporary Mack, International Harvester or Diamond T designs. After production ended in 1959, many vehicles from these makers stayed in agricultural or commercial use for decades.
On a historic Federal truck, the condition of the frame and leaf springs, the tightness of the engine and cooling system, and the function of the mechanical brakes are the main checks, along with corrosion on the cab and load bed after decades of service. Spare parts for the engine and drivetrain are practically only available through specialist vintage commercial-vehicle parts dealers or as reproductions.
Under today's EU classification, a vehicle of this gross weight, 5,897 to 9,179 kg, would fall into class N2 (3.5 to 12 t); in practice, surviving examples of this type mostly run on historic-vehicle plates and are therefore exempt from the tachograph, driving and rest time and toll obligations that apply to the commercial operation of modern trucks in this weight class.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Federal – weitere Modelle
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 4,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,945 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Federal - weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,945 kg.
When was the Federal - built?
Production years: 1945.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 6 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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