It all started in Europe but the greatest production of the Quad 4x4 Field Artillery Tractor
(FAT) took place in Canada using either a Ford V-8 or a Chevrolet V-6. These vehicles
were designed to transport artillery, their crews and ammunition over just about any type
of terrain.  Because the 25-pounder was very mobile with a good rate of fire it became
the standard for British Army artillery divisions during WW II and Korea. The limber is
used to carry 32 rounds of ammunition, firing platform and other equipment that couldn’t
fit into the Quad.

The double T insignia displayed by the 50th Northumbrian represent the two rivers that
define the boundaries of their recruitment area, the Tyne and Tees. The 50th
Northumbrian Motorized Division was involved in just about every major battle in Europe
during WW II. In June of 1940 it was re-organized into an Infantry Division. In 1941 the
Division was sent to the Middle East to become part of the British 8th Army. It was
assigned to the southern area during the second battle of El Alamein that lasted from 23
October to 5 November 1942. This offensive stalled the Axis advance and cost them
heavy losses. After El Alamein the 50th was transferred north to take part in Operation
Supercharge designed to destroy even more of the faltering Axis army.



There were (6) models of the FAT, these are specifications for the Ford FAT-2

Role - Field Artillery Tractor
Passengers – (1) driver + up to (5) crew

Power Plant - Ford-built CMP trucks / Ford V8, 3,916cc, 95hp at 3,600 rpm
Length – 14.2 ft   (4.33 m)
Width – 7.33 ft   (2.23 m)
Height – 7.5 ft   (2.28 m)
Wheel Base – 8.44 ft   (2.57 m)
Weight – 8,810 lb   (3,996 kg)   (4.4 short tons)
Suspension – Leaf spring rigid axle
Total of all versions of the Quad Artillery Tractors built during WWII - 22,891
Ford-built CMP trucks - Ford V8, 3,916cc, 95hp at 3,600 rpm

Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG4002 - British Quad Gun Tractor with 25 pdr. gun
50th Northumbrian Infantry Division, El Alamein, Oct/Nov. 1942
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Rubber tires
Comes with limber (ammunition
trailer) and 25-pounder gun
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