Gama Goat M 561-197D
Built: 1970 · Series: Other models
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Gama Goat M561 – articulated military off-road vehicle with a gross weight of 4,850 kg, a three-cylinder engine and six driven wheels across two sections
The Gama Goat M561 is an off-road vehicle built for the US military: an articulated, six-wheel-drive, amphibious vehicle made of two sections joined by a pivot, letting both axle groups follow rough ground independently.
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The register lists a three-cylinder engine for this 1970 vehicle. Against an unladen weight of 3,600 kg stands a gross weight of 4,850 kg, giving a payload of around 1,250 kg. The vehicle is 5,800 mm long and 2,150 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 4,210 mm; it runs on six wheels.
With a gross weight of 4,850 kg, the M561 falls into EU vehicle class N2, the category of medium goods vehicles between 3.5 and 12 tonnes, even though its actual purpose was off-road work rather than road haulage. The articulation between the two axle groups gives cross-country ability that a rigid six-wheel frame could not match, and its amphibious capability extended its use to water crossings. Each of the six wheels has its own suspension, further improving grip on uneven ground.
Buying a used M561 means checking the pivot joint between the two vehicle sections, the hull's watertightness needed for amphibious use, and the condition of the six drive shafts and axles. As a historic military vehicle, parts availability is a key point to clarify before buying, along with the condition of the rubber joints at the pivot, which harden and crack with age.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Gama Goat M 561-197D
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 3correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,800 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,150 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,210 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,600 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Gama Goat M 561-197D weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,600 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Gama Goat M 561-197D?
4,850 kg.
What engine does the Gama Goat M 561-197D have?
3 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the Gama Goat M 561-197D?
5,800 mm × 2,150 mm.
When was the Gama Goat M 561-197D built?
Production years: 1970.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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