Tatra 111s2 1951 [iPad]

: Air-cooled Tatra V910 V12 diesel with a 14.8-liter displacement.

The Tatra 111 series remained in production until 1962, with roughly manufactured in total. Its reliability was so legendary that a monument was eventually erected for the truck in Magadan, Siberia , to honor its service in developing the remote Far East. Tatra 111S2 1951

: Capable of towing trailers up to 22 tonnes . Top Speed : Approximately 65 km/h (40 mph) . Design Evolution : Air-cooled Tatra V910 V12 diesel with a 14

: While wartime versions produced 210 hp, post-war models like the 1951 variant were typically rated at 180 hp (132.5 kW) at 1,800 rpm to improve long-term reliability. : Capable of towing trailers up to 22 tonnes

The is a specific variant of the legendary Tatra 111 heavy-duty truck, notable for being a three-way tipper (dump truck) equipped with an all-steel load bed . Produced in Czechoslovakia, the 1951 model represents the post-World War II evolution of a design originally developed for the Wehrmacht in 1942. By 1951, these trucks were instrumental in the reconstruction of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, earning a reputation for extreme durability in harsh climates like Siberia. Technical Specifications

The 1951 Tatra 111S2 relied on the innovative "Tatra concept" featuring a central backbone tube chassis and independent swing half-axles, which provided exceptional off-road stability.

: 4-speed manual gearbox with a 2-speed auxiliary gearbox (4+1 speeds), providing both highway and off-road ratios. Drive System : Selectable 6x6 all-wheel drive . Payload Capacity : Approximately 10.3 tonnes .