IFA H6

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IFA H6
IFA H6 flatbed lorry
Overview
TypeLorry
ManufacturerVEB Kraftfahrzeugwerk »Ernst Grube« Werdau
Production
  • 1951 (prototypes)
  • 1952–1959 (series production)
AssemblyEast Germany: Werdau
Body and chassis
Class6.5 t lorry
Body style
  • Long-bonnet lorry (conventional truck)
  • Tractor
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformIFA H6
Related
Powertrain
EngineEMaW 6—20 (Diesel, 9036 cm3, 88 kW)
TransmissionManual five-speed unsynchronised gearbox
PropulsionTyres
Dimensions
Wheelbase4500 mm
Length8000 mm
Width2500 mm
Height2600 mm
Kerb weight6650 kg
Chronology
PredecessorNone
SuccessorNone

The IFA H6 is a 6.5 tonne lorry, made by East German manufacturer VEB Kraftfahrzeugwerk »Ernst Grube« Werdau. It was available in long wheelbase lorry (H6), and short wheelbase tractor (H6Z) versions. Approximately 7,500 were built from 1952 to 1959. The bus IFA H6B was based upon IFA H6 components. For political reasons, there were no successors to the H6. Such had been developed, but production of the smaller IFA S 4000-1 commenced at IFA's Werdau plant instead.[1]

Technical description[edit]

The IFA H6 is a lorry (or tractor), based upon a conventional U-profile ladder frame. It has leaf sprung rigid front and rear axles, with the rear being a live axle. All wheels come with pneumatically operated drum brakes, and 12—20 inch tyres; the rear tyres are twin tyres. A dry single-disc clutch transmits the torque from the engine to an unsynchronised five-speed gearbox with reverse gear. The H6 is powered by an IFA EMaW 6—20 engine. This engine is a water-cooled, swirl chamber injected, straight-six diesel engine with a displacement of 9036 cm3, a rated power of 120 PS (88.3 kW), and a maximum torque of 47 kp⋅m (460.9 N⋅m). The IFA H6 can reach a top speed of 54 km/h.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Oswald, Werner (ed.): Kraftfahrzeuge der DDR, (2nd ed.), Motorbuch-Verlag, Stuttgart 2000, ISBN 3-613-01913-2, p. 184 (in German)
  2. ^ Oswald, Werner (ed.): Kraftfahrzeuge der DDR, (2nd ed.), Motorbuch-Verlag, Stuttgart 2000, ISBN 3-613-01913-2, p. 186 (in German)

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