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Dodge WC 56

Built: 1940-1940 · Series: WC

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dodge_WC56_(1942)_ow

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The Dodge WC 56 is a machine built by Dodge. Production: 1940. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 2,000 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,520 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,060 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 3,300 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Dodge range ranges from 1,160 to 9,480 kg; the WC 56 sits in the lower part of that range with 2,520 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the RAM 1500 OUTD.-MAN below it with 2,518 kg and the LARAMIE 4X4 above it with 2,521 kg. 1193 Dodge models across 5 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,000 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,060 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,520 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,300 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Dodge WC 56 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,520 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dodge WC 56?

3,300 kg.

What engine does the Dodge WC 56 have?

6 cylinders.

When was the Dodge WC 56 built?

Production years: 1940.

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 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.

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