Dodge WC 1/2 TON
Built: 1942 · Series: WC
More machines from model year 1942
Not the right version? The data comes from vehicle registers holding many near-identical versions side by side. Photograph the data plate — we read make and type from it. Open the scanner e-mail address required
Dodge WC – US military Weapons Carrier from the Second World War: three-quarter-ton trucks with a Chrysler six-cylinder of around 3.77 litres, from troop carrier to ambulance
The Dodge WC series comprised three-quarter-ton military vehicles built by the Chrysler Corporation from 1940 to 1945, known as "Weapons Carriers." They were supplied in large numbers to the US Army and, under the Lend-Lease programme, to Allied forces. The type designations derived from Chrysler's internal T-214 series: WC51/WC52 denoted the open troop-and-cargo carrier, WC54 the ambulance, WC56/WC57 the command car, and WC60/WC64 the enclosed box-body versions.
Read on 3 more paragraphs
The register lists 9 versions with six-cylinder engines of 3,769 to 3,771 cc. Kerb weights run from 1,420 to 2,670 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,010 to 3,500 kg; widths run from 1,880 to 2,130 mm.
The rugged Chrysler flathead six and four-wheel drive made the WC series one of the most widely built Allied military vehicles of the war; after 1945 many examples remained in civilian and military service worldwide. Today, WC models are sought-after collector vehicles in the militaria and classic-vehicle scene.
When buying a used example, key checks include corrosion on the ladder frame and leaf-spring mounts, the condition of the transfer case and front-axle drive shafts, and the tightness of the cooling system. On ambulance and box-body versions, it is worth closely inspecting the wooden frame and sheet-metal panelling for rot and corrosion. Parts are traded through specialist military-vehicle dealers and international collector clubs.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Dodge WC, Dodge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,920 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,940 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,430 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,105 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dodge WC 1/2 TON weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,430 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dodge WC 1/2 TON?
2,105 kg.
What engine does the Dodge WC 1/2 TON have?
6 cylinders.
When was the Dodge WC 1/2 TON built?
Production years: 1942.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
We do not sell machines. We ask the dealers who carry this model and come back with price and lead time.
Request a quote →
We ask the suppliers and come back with price and lead time.
Request spare parts →
This page carries 8 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.
Missing a figure you were looking for? Report it →
Know this machine better? Have a photo, a manual, or know that a figure is wrong? Add it to the register →
Other models in this series
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
Van in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.
