1939 Latil M2TL6 | The National Military History Center | RM Sotheby's

Lot 133

The National Military History Center

1939 Latil M2TL6

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$10,000 USD | Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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Manufacturer: Latil S.A., Suresnes (Seine), France

Production Year: 1939

Engine: Latil M2 ohv, 4.1-liter, 68-hp, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, gasoline

Transmission: Five-speed: five forward, one reverse

Length: 14-feet, 2-inches

Width: 4-feet, 3-inches

Height: 7-feet, 4-inches

Weight: Approximately 4-tons

Armor: None

Armament: None

Maximum Road Speed: 45-mph

Wheelbase: 108-inches

Crew: Eight

Markings: Belgian Army, Motorized Artillery Unit

France had a long tradition of building 4x4 tractors, dating back to just before World War I. Latil, Panhard and Renault were the primary manufacturers of the 4x4 tractor during WW I. By the end of WW I, Latil had produced nearly 2,000 tractors, and Renault contributed another 700. Latil specialized in the production of 4x4 tractors between WW I and WW II. The Latils were used for heavy towing in France and Britain, where they were made under license by Shelvoke & Drewery from 1932 to 1937. Latil also made forestry tractors and a specialized railroad version that had retractable railroad wheels, as well as traditional wheels. The French Army used two basic models of light artillery Latil tractors during the 1930s, including the KTL and TL model as displayed. The Latil M2TL6 had a 4.1-liter, four-cylinder engine with a six-speed gearbox and a lockable differential with drive and steering on all four wheels. A winch of 3-ton capacity was also provided. The Latil typically towed the Model 1897 75-mm field gun, ammunition and gun crew. A number of the Latils were sent to the Belgian Army prior to the beginning of World War II. Brossel Freres of Brussels also built Latil 4x4s under license beginning in 1938.

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