Kenworth built only 840 of the 5,765 M1 heavy wreckers made; Ward LaFrance, which started in 1941, built the other 4,925.
Lead trim: M1A1
Kenworth M1 Heavy Wrecking Truck1942–1945
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FactKenworth built only 840 of the 5,765 M1 heavy wreckers made; Ward LaFrance, which started in 1941, built the other 4,925.
The standard US Army heavy wrecker of World War II, a 10-ton 6x6 built by Kenworth and Ward LaFrance.
Collectors Spotted in the Kenworth M1 Heavy Wrecking Truck Lineage
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 1942–1943 | 8.2 L Inline-6 | 145 hp | 372 lb-ft | — | 4WD | manual | — |
| M1A1 | 1943–1945 | 8.2 L Inline-6 | 145 hp | 372 lb-ft | — | 4WD | manual | — |
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Rivals
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