Humber FV1600

[JackM]

Originally posted by fv1620
Kerb weight with fuel, tools, spare wheel etc but less driver

Front 2,044lb 928kg
Rear 1,624lb 737kg
Total 3,669lb 1,664kg

Laden Gross Total 4,480lb 2,032kg

Interesting data - however I thought I had read some different figures and it has taken me this long to find them.

Wheels and Tracks #6 had an article on the Humber and its derivatives, together with a half page of technical data (Page 28), on the base model, FV 1601A (Truck 1 ton , 4x4 CT Cargo).

It states there that the Kerb weight was 8420 lbs (3819 kg) and the Gross weight was 11,477 lbs (5206 kg).

I've got a WC 55 which weighs in at around 5,500 lbs - making the Dodge much heavier than the Humber based on the figures quoted above. A look at both vehicles would tell you that can't be the case.

Pic below shows Herb van Dongen's beautifully restored red Humber (complete with observation bubble) at a show here in WA.


Jack