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Ladog T 1550: Swiss multi-purpose carrier vehicle with a 4,162 cc six-cylinder engine, 1,700 mm width and a short 2,900 mm wheelbase for steep terrain
Ladog is a Swiss manufacturer of compact multi-purpose carrier vehicles with an articulated or pivoting frame construction, developed for work on steep slopes such as vineyards or alpine terrain. The T 1550 belongs to this line of narrow, manoeuvrable work vehicles.
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The six-cylinder engine of 4,162 cc drives a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 6,500 kg and an unladen weight of 4,880 kg, leaving around 1,620 kg for load or mounted equipment. At 5,140 mm long, 1,700 mm wide and with a short 2,900 mm wheelbase on four wheels, the vehicle is noticeably narrower and more manoeuvrable than a road truck.
At 6,500 kg the T 1550 sits in EU class N2, but because of its narrow width and short build it is not used for general road traffic but for work in tight or steep terrain, where a normal-width truck cannot fit or cannot stand safely. Its compact build allows use on narrow farm and estate tracks.
For a used example of such a specialised carrier vehicle, the condition of the articulation or pivot mechanism in the frame matters, since it is under particular strain from constant work on slopes. It is also worth checking the hydraulics for mounted implements, the condition of the brakes for descents, and corrosion on the frame and underbody after years of outdoor use. Given the vehicle's specialised purpose, the availability of spare parts is another point worth confirming before buying, since it is not a common road-going truck.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Ladog T 1550
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