Hudson COMMERCIAL SIX
Built: 1947 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1947
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Hudson – other models: Commercial Six, Pick-up and Super Six from Detroit (1909–1957), six-cylinder engines of 3,472 to 4,500 cc, 75 kW, kerb weight 1,580 to 2,500 kg
Hudson was a car manufacturer based in Detroit, active from 1909 to 1957. This collective page lists three commercial and light-truck versions of the marque: the Commercial Six as a commercial version on a six-cylinder basis, a pure pick-up version, and the Super Six – the name under which Hudson, from 1916, built its six-cylinder engines with a crankshaft counterweighted in a manner advanced for its time.
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The register lists 3 versions with 3,472 to 4,500 cc displacement from six-cylinder engines, an output of 75 kW for one version, kerb weights of 1,580 to 2,500 kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,250 to 2,312 kg, a length of 5,436 mm and widths of 1,400 to 1,848 mm.
As light commercial vehicles on a car-based chassis, the Commercial Six and Pick-up were aimed at tradespeople, farmers and small businesses, while the Super Six engine remained the marque's technical flagship for years in competition with Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge. Such vehicles are today sought mainly in the North American classic-car and collector market.
When buying these historic vehicles, key points are the condition of the frame and body panels, corrosion on running boards and load platforms, the function of the clutch, gearbox and mechanical brakes, and the originality of the engine and carburettor. Spare parts come almost exclusively from classic-car specialists, specialist remanufacturers or donor vehicles; the manufacturer no longer distributes new parts.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Hudson (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,472 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,580 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,312 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hudson COMMERCIAL SIX weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,580 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Hudson COMMERCIAL SIX?
2,312 kg.
What engine does the Hudson COMMERCIAL SIX have?
6 cylinders, 3,472 cm³ displacement.
When was the Hudson COMMERCIAL SIX built?
Production years: 1947.
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 9 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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