Dodge WC51 WEAPONS CARRIER
Built: 1943 · Series: WC51
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Dodge WC51 – the 3/4-ton four-wheel-drive Weapons Carrier of the Second World War: six-cylinder engine of around 3.75 litres, 68 kW, gross weights up to 3.5 tonnes
The Dodge WC51 is the best-known member of the WC series, which Dodge built during the Second World War as a 3/4-ton four-wheel-drive vehicle for the US Army and its allies; the name "Weapons Carrier" refers to its role as an open troop and weapons transporter. The WC51 was built between 1942 and 1945 on the T214 chassis with permanent four-wheel drive. It is powered by a side-valve six-cylinder engine of around 3.75 litres producing 68 kW.
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The register lists 5 versions with 68 kW from six-cylinder engines of 3,742 to 3,770 cm³. Kerb weights range from 2,240 to 2,950 kg, permissible gross weights from 2,390 to 3,500 kg. Widths span 2,100 to 2,160 mm, and the length is recorded as 4,450 mm.
The WC51 is among the most widely built American military vehicles of the Second World War and served with Allied forces worldwide, from front-line duty into the post-war period; its rugged engineering made it a sought-after used vehicle in civilian and agricultural work after 1945. Many surviving WC51s today appear in living-history displays and military-vehicle collections across Europe and North America.
When buying one of these now-historic vehicles, check the bodywork and frame for corrosion, the condition of the axles and transfer case, and the originality of the engine and fittings; spare parts are available through specialist military-vehicle dealers and international vintage-parts exchanges.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Dodge WC51
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,110 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,480 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,240 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,390 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dodge WC51 WEAPONS CARRIER weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,240 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dodge WC51 WEAPONS CARRIER?
2,390 kg.
What engine does the Dodge WC51 WEAPONS CARRIER have?
6 cylinders.
When was the Dodge WC51 WEAPONS CARRIER built?
Production years: 1943.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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