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Dodge M37

Built: 1951-1968 · Series: Other models

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The M37 comes from Dodge. Production: 1951-1968. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 1,890 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,374 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,860 mm. Transmission: 4 speed X 2 range. The gross vehicle weight is 3,624 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Its predecessor was the Dodge WC series; Dodge WC54. It was succeeded by the Kaiser Jeep M715. Rated output across the Dodge range ranges from 54 to 523 kW; the M37 sits at the bottom of that range with 78 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the PICK-UP D150 below it with 77 kW and the B350-KB33U-MAXIVAN above it with 81 kW. 1193 Dodge models across 5 series are on record. The model is listed under Fire, rescue & special vehicles. 21 verified figures from 4 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine	Dodge T-245correct
Power	78 hp kWcorrect
Cylinders	6correct

Dimensions and weights

Width	1,890 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,860 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	Cargo M37: 112 in; Command M42: 112 in; Ambulance M43: 126 in; Tele. Maint. V41: 126 incorrect
Unladen weight	2,374 kgcorrect
Unladen weight	M37 without winch: 5687 lb; M37 with winch 5987 lbcorrect
Gross vehicle weight	3,624 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox	4 speed X 2 rangecorrect
Wheels	4correct

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	24 US gallon (95 L)correct

Origin and approval

Body	Truckcorrect
Vehicle class	Full-size pickup truckcorrect
Parent company	Chryslercorrect
Predecessor	Dodge WC series; Dodge WC54correct
Successor	Kaiser Jeep M715correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 32.9 kW/t (78 kW / 2.4 t)

Stronger than 20% of the fire, rescue & special vehicles in the register — out of 118 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Dodge M37 have?

The Dodge M37 delivers 78 kW.

How much does the Dodge M37 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,374 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dodge M37?

3,624 kg.

What engine does the Dodge M37 have?

6 cylinders.

When was the Dodge M37 built?

Production years: 1951-1968.

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.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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This page carries 21 individual figures for this model. They come from 4 recorded sources; 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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