M20 Armored 6x6 Utility Car (G-176)
The M20 Armored 6x6 Utility Car was produced in Ford's plant in St. Paul, MN from July 1943 to June 1945, where a total of 3,791 were manufactured. The M20 was used during World War II and early in the Korean War.
| Crew | 2 plus 4 passengers |
| Curb weight | 12,250 lbs. |
| Height | 91 inches |
| Width | 8 ft, 4 in. |
| Length | 16 ft, 5 in. |
| Engine | Hercules JXD 6 cyl, gasoline |
| Horsepower | 86 |
| Transmission | 4 fwd speeds, 1 rev |
| Transfer case | 2 speed |
| Road Speed | 56 mph. |
| Range | 250 mi. |
| Fording depth | 2 ft, 8 in. |
Manuals for the M20 Armored 6x6 Utility Car (and in common with the G-136 M8) include:
- TM 9-743 Operation and Maintenance. Light Armored Car M8 (10 March 1943)
- TM 9-1743 Power Train, Suspension, Hull, and Turret Rebuild and Overhaul (October 1943)
- TM 9-1832A Hercules Engines, Series JX Models A, C, D, E-3, F
- Preliminary Service Parts Catalog for Car, Armored, Light, M8 (June 1943)
- ORD 7 SNL G-176 Organizational Maintenance Parts List (January 1952)
- ORD 8 SNL G-136 Field / Depot Maintenance Allowances (Parts) for M8 (G-136) & M20 (G-176) (March 1952)
- ORD 9 SNL G-136 Parts listing
M20 Armored Car. Photo: Courtesy Frank Robertson.
M20 Armored Car. Photo: Courtesy Frank Robertson.
M20 Armored Car. Photo: Courtesy George Brazão from Livro de Fotos Militares (Exercito Brasileiro).
