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The Mack model EH was a family of 4x2 trucks used by the US and British military before and during World War II. They were built in (militarized or not) conventional, cab-over-engine (COE) and military pattern designs, and were used as both trucks and semi-tractors. Originally a commercial design, in 1943 a military version was also built. == Development == After the EE, EF and EG-types of Mack the US armed forces used the commercial EH type which had a different hood and a V-shape radiator. Besides the EH model, there were the EHS (for bulk fuel, water tankers and as a chassis mounting van bodies on), the EHT for tractor, the EHU which was COE, with the sub-variants EHUS (for van bodies) and EHUT (tractor). The EMUS of 1942 had a shorter wheelbase at . They were used as fuel servicing trucks in the US Navy or as EHU-wrecker for the USMC.〔〔 In 1942 militarised trucks were delivered to the US Army. Physically they differed from the commercial type by lacking brightwork and nameplates, and were fitted with a military style cargo body with canvas cover. They were painted olive drab all over. 510 EH, 70 EHU, 140 EHT with semi-trailers ST20, 180 EHUT with semi-trailers ST20 were delivered. These trucks were supplied under Lend-Lease to Britain and many could be seen carrying the L or H-numbers of the British War Department〔 In 1943, came a military pattern version of the EH type that was destined mainly for Defense Aid. From the total of 3450 EH produced, 2400 were supplied to Britain with WD L(orry) numbers. Engine was the EN354 (Mack) 6 cylinder L-head petrol engine. Gearbox was the TR31 direct-top 5 speed. There also was a limited production of EHT (tractors) and a long-wheel base bus chassis. All had the EN354 engine and TR31 gearbox〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mack model EH trucks」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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