Mercedes Benz L 4 500
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Power: 112 horsepower
Displacement:7,274 cm3
Number of Cylinders/Valves: 6/2
Weight: 10,400 kg
Condition:
Catalogue Number: 232
Mercedes-Benz L 4500 is a heavy-duty truck produced between 1939 and 1944. The vehicle was manufactured in versions with rear-wheel drive (L 4500 S) and all-wheel drive (L 4500 A).
During World War II, the Wehrmacht used the L 4500 extensively, including as a towing vehicle for anti-aircraft guns — which is the version in our collection. However, it was widely employed by the military as a universal base for various superstructures and modifications.
The engine was an inline six-cylinder diesel with 112 horsepower and water cooling. The very robust chassis was built with a frame made of pressed U-profile sections. Both axles were rigid and suspended using leaf springs. The payload capacity was 5 tons.
Surviving vehicles continued to operate reliably long after the war. In the 1950s, the model was modified into the L 312 type, which remained in production until 1955.
