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Diamond T 981

Built: 1944-1944 · Series: Other models

More machines from model year 1944

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The 981 comes from Diamond T. Production: 1944. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 14,063 cm³. The machine is 7,170 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 12,235 kg. The wheelbase measures 5,250 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 20,430 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. Unladen weight across the Diamond T range ranges from 1,890 to 19,320 kg; the 981 sits in the middle of that range with 12,235 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the Diamond T 980 below it with 12,088 kg and the 975A above it with 12,584 kg. 41 Diamond T models across 4 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 10 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct
Displacement14,063 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,170 mmcorrect
Width2,550 mmcorrect
Wheelbase5,250 mmcorrect
Unladen weight12,235 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight20,430 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels6correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Diamond T 981 weigh?

The unladen weight is 12,235 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Diamond T 981?

20,430 kg.

What engine does the Diamond T 981 have?

6 cylinders, 14,063 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Diamond T 981?

7,170 mm × 2,550 mm.

When was the Diamond T 981 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.
  • 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 10 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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