GMC CCKW 353 – specifications
Built: 1942-1944 · Series: CCKW
Data for the version built 1942-1944 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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GMC CCKW – the 'Deuce and a Half' of the Second World War: 2.5-ton 6×6 truck with a six-cylinder engine, A2, B1 and H2 variants, 66 to 74 kW, gross vehicle weights up to 9,276 kg
The GMC CCKW is the 2.5-ton all-wheel-drive truck General Motors developed from 1941 for the US Army and built in more than one version until the war ended in 1945; the four letters of the type designation follow GMC's own code — the first C for the 1941 design year, the second C for the conventional cab-over-engine layout, K for all-wheel drive and W for the driven rear tandem axle. Known as the 'Deuce and a Half', the CCKW with its six-cylinder engine formed the backbone of Allied supply logistics, including on the famous Red Ball Express route after the Normandy landings.
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The register lists 18 versions with 66 to 74 kW, all six-cylinder, with displacements of 2,690 to 4,730 cc, unladen weights of 4,240 to 5,400 kg, gross vehicle weights of 5,375 to 9,276 kg, lengths of 5,850 to 7,550 mm and widths of 2,170 to 2,450 mm.
With well over a hundred thousand units built, the CCKW ranks among the most-produced military trucks in history and, as a second-hand civilian vehicle after the war, shaped reconstruction and agricultural fleets in many countries; today it is a sought-after collector's vehicle among military-history associations.
When buying used, check for rust on the ladder frame and leaf-spring packs, the condition of the transfer case and axle differentials, the integrity of the waterproofed electrical system, and the originality of the cab and cargo bed; parts are supplied almost exclusively through specialist military-vehicle restorers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: GMC CCKW, GMC (manufacturer)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCKW-353 | 1942 | 74 | — | Official register |
| ● CCKW 353 | 1942-1944 | 74 | — | Official register |
| CCKW-353 | 1942–1944 | — | — | Official register |
| GMC CCKW 353 | 1944 | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 74 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 4,730 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,200 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,271 kg (example vehicle as registered, incl. body – not a model value)correct |
| Gross vehicle weight | 6,679 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 10correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the GMC CCKW 353 have?
The GMC CCKW 353 delivers 74 kW.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC CCKW 353?
6,679 kg.
What engine does the GMC CCKW 353 have?
6 cylinders, 4,730 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the GMC CCKW 353 go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the GMC CCKW 353?
6,400 mm × 2,200 mm.
When was the GMC CCKW 353 built?
Production years: 1942-1944.
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Other models in this series
C.C.K.W 353 A2
CCKW 35
CCKW 352 6X6
CCKW 352 6X6 2,5TON
CCKW 352 6X6 MET LIER
CCKW 352 A2
CCKW 352 B1
CCKW 352525/44RI
CCKW 353 2,5 TON 6X6
CCKW 353 6X6
CCKW 353 A2
CCKW 353 B1
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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