GMC CCKW 353 LWB
Built: 1945 · Series: CCKW
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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)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 66 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,400 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,920 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,240 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,560 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.5 kW/t (66 kW / 4.6 t)
Stronger than 1% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the GMC CCKW 353 LWB have?
The GMC CCKW 353 LWB delivers 66 kW.
How much does the GMC CCKW 353 LWB weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,560 kg.
What engine does the GMC CCKW 353 LWB have?
4,400 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the GMC CCKW 353 LWB?
6,920 mm × 2,240 mm.
When was the GMC CCKW 353 LWB built?
Production years: 1945.
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 6 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.
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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 352 TAGELWAGEN
CCKW 352525/44RI
CCKW 353
CCKW 353 2,5 TON 6X6
CCKW 353 6X6
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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