GMC DUKW
Built: 1943-1943 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
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Technical data
Engine
| Engine | GMC 6-cylinder 269 cidcorrect |
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| Cylinders | 6correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 31correct |
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| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Width | 8 ft 27/8 in (2.5 m)correct |
| Height | 7 ft without ring mountcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,170 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,430 kg (6.5 ST empty)correct |
| Gross vehicle weight | 9,080 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Origin and approval
| Vehicle type | amphibious transportcorrect |
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Other data
| Crew | 1correct |
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| Payload | 2.5 ST or 12 troopscorrect |
| Range | 400 mi at 35 mph on road, ; 50 nmi on watercorrect |
| Suspension | wheels, 6×6correct |
| Top speed | 50 mph on road, ; 5.5 kn on watercorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the GMC DUKW weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,430 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC DUKW?
9,080 kg.
What engine does the GMC DUKW have?
6 cylinders.
When was the GMC DUKW 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 23 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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