Vehicle [Matador Gun Tractor]
Maker and role
Associated Equipment Company, Manufacturer
Production date
1940
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Object detail
Accession number
1979.163
Production period
Description
Matador AEC. Gun or artillery tractor, 4-wheeled medium artillery. This type of vehicle was used during World War Two by the British and Commonwealth forces.
Brief History
This type of truck was used for pulling up to 10 ton loads, often 5.5 inch medium field guns or 3.7 inch anti-aircraft guns such as the related object in this record.
Marks
MR1944 Embossed
NZ 950825 Painted
T334 Inscribed
NZ 950825 Painted
T334 Inscribed
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Associated Equipment Company. 1940. Vehicle [Matador Gun Tractor], 1979.163. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thanks for your comment. The information we have on our records is slightly different. If you can assist further with this, please email collections@motat.org.nz. Thank you.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 4 years ago.
Ex NZ Army, ex Vincent truck dealers , ex Omibus preservation society. Donated to Motat by Massey Military Museum 2006
- PITTAMS GREG posted 4 years ago.