Identification No.
241218
| Auburn, Indiana
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Please Note: Information regarding these museum display vehicles was provided by the National Military History Center and has not been independently verified by Auctions America by RM ("AA"). As such, AA does not verify, warrant or guarantee any of this information. Prior inspection and research by the buyer is highly encouraged and recommended.
ATTENTION: Buyers are responsible for securing transportation and moving/loading of lots. Lot may be left on display indefinitely in the museum free of charge with a signed loan agreement form. Lots are sold as is, where is.
Please note this is being sold on "Bill of Sale" only.
Manufacturers: Daimler-Benz
Production Years: 1935-1945 (entire 12-ton class)
Engine: No Engine – specifications call for: Maybach V-12 HL 85 TUKRM, 185-hp, 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled, gasoline
Length: 24-feet
Width: 8-feet, 2-1/2-inches
Height: 9-feet, 2-inches (with top raised)
Weight: 13-tons
Armor: None
Armament: NONE on this example – Could be fitted with a 7.92-mm MG34 or MG42 machine gun
Maximum Speed: Approximately 30-mph
Fording Depth: Up to 25-inches
Crew: Up to 13
Markings: German Army (Heer), Towed Artillery Regiment, early war Panzer Grey paint scheme
The development of half-tracks for the German Army began in 1933. The limited off-road and towing ability of wheeled vehicles prompted development of several different weight class half-track vehicles. Initially, 5, 8 and 12-ton capacity vehicles were developed, supplemented shortly thereafter by 1 and 3-ton designs. Finally, a massive 18-ton model was developed in 1939. The 1 through 12-ton class vehicles were intended to perform as prime movers for the large variety of light, medium and heavy artillery pieces in service with the German Army. The 18-ton model was intended to either tow heavy artillery or act as a heavy recovery vehicle. The 12-ton half-tracks started production in 1935 with the DBs 7 model, which featured a more angular body design. The improved DB10 model, displayed, entered production just prior to the start of World War II. The 12-ton, DB10 was intended to tow the 17-cm field gun and 21-cm heavy howitzer. The total weight of approximately 18 to 19-tons per piece necessitated the separation of the gun tubes and carriages into two separate loads. The compartments behind the seating area were for equipment and ammunition.
