4x4s.org BASE MODEL · 1940–43
BASE MODELUnited States

M2 half-track car (1940–43)

The shorter half-track the M3 grew from: two crew, nine tonnes, the White 160AX of 148 hp, drawn as an artillery tractor and used for reconnaissance and machine-gun squads as well.

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Sources & evidence
MODEL LINEHalf-tracksBUILT BYWhite Motor Company, ClevelandPRODUCED1940–43OPERATED INUnited StatesPRODUCTIONAbout 13,500 M2 and derivativesLAYOUT4 wheels

The record

White began building it in 1940 and Autocar was added; about 13,500 M2s and derivatives were made. The M2A1 put the improved M49 ring mount over the right front seat.

Specification

MANUFACTURED1940–43
ENGINEWhite 160AX six-cylinder petrol, 148 hpWhite 160AX
PRODUCTION RUNAbout 13,500 M2 and derivatives
COUNTRY OF ORIGINUnited States
OPERATED INUnited States
STATUSout of production
RECORD KINDBase model
MODEL LINEHalf-tracks
FAMILYHalf-tracks
WHEELS4
BODY STYLEArtillery tractor
VARIANTS1

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Body styles & colours

Factory colours

  • Olive Drab

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Sources

  1. 1M2 half-track car ↗Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-23SOURCE

Registry record updated 2026-09-23 · status: researched