Tatra 13
Tatra 13 | ||
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Curb weight | 800–1,200 kg (1,800–2,600 lb) |
The Tatra 13 is a vintage truck made by Czech manufacturer Tatra. It was manufactured between 1924 and 1933.
The truck was derived from model Tatra 11, with which it shared components and differed from it by strengthened rear axle. Initially the front wheels didn't have brakes. As Tatra 11 was succeeded by Tatra 12 (1926), the truck underwent modernization, which among other things brought it brakes to all four wheels.
Design
Engine
The Tatra 13 initially used the engine from the
The gearbox had four speeds (+reverse).
Chassis
The initial chassis was derived from Tatra 11, while later from Tatra 12.
The front axle is stiff, suspended by transverse
Versions
The vehicle weighed about 1000 kg while it had payload of 800–1200 kg depending on version.
Tatra 13 was offered foremost as a small truck, however also buses were derived from it. It differs from Tatra 11 and 12 not only by the carrossery, but also by use of larger wheels at the rear.
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