The International AACO 170

A Civilian Spec truck, the Army used small numbers of the AACO 170 as prime movers.

It is thought that the army had at least 3 of these vehicles. They used a standard 6 cyl. 264 cu in motor which developed about 140 hp. They drove through a 4 speed gear box used a 2 speed axle. Brakes were Vacuum over hydraulic with a wheel base of 144 inches

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The vehicles ARN appears to be 170-xxx

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The vehicles ARN is 107-702 and is towing a Dental Clinic trailer. The markings appear to be the same as the photograph above.

This photograph is on display at the Army Museum Bandiana.

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A closeup of the same photo showing more detail of the truck

 

 

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