Brockway B 666
Built: 1944 · Series: Other models
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Brockway B 666 – a heavy three-axle 6x6 WWII military truck with a 13.7-litre six-cylinder engine, 16,000 kg gross weight and 3,130 kg payload
Brockway was a US truck manufacturer based in Cortland, New York. The B 666 – often called simply the Brockway 666 in military usage – was a heavy three-axle truck that Brockway built in large numbers for the US Army during the Second World War.
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The six-cylinder engine has a displacement of 13,682 cm³. At a kerb weight of 12,870 kg and a gross vehicle weight of 16,000 kg, payload comes to around 3,130 kg. Overall length is 9,450 mm, wheelbase 6,290 mm and width 2,550 mm. Six wheels on three axles match the 6x6 construction typical of heavy military trucks of that period.
Vehicles of this weight class fall into EU class N3 today, above 12,000 kg, and require a category C driving licence. As a heavy three-axle truck from wartime production, the B 666 mainly served to transport materiel and as a tow vehicle for guns and trailers; surviving examples today are mostly held in museum collections and by historic-vehicle enthusiasts.
For a used example of this type, around 80 years old, check the frame, axles and brake lines for corrosion, clutch and gearbox condition, and the completeness of historic fittings such as the winch, tarpaulin and onboard tools. For an engine of this age, the condition of the cylinder head, cooling system and fuel system needs particularly careful checking after decades of often intermittent use.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Brockway B 666
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 13,682 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,450 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,290 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,870 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 16,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Brockway B 666 weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,870 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Brockway B 666?
16,000 kg.
What engine does the Brockway B 666 have?
6 cylinders, 13,682 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Brockway B 666?
9,450 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Brockway B 666 built?
Production years: 1944.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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- 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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