Dodge 300
| Dodge 300 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dodge UK |
| Production | 1957-1965 |
| Assembly | Kew, United Kingdom |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Cab over |
| Platform | LAD cab |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Dodge 100 "Kew" |
| Successor | Dodge 500 |
The Dodge 300 was a medium- to heavy-duty cab over truck built by Dodge's British arm at their Kew plant from 1957 until the mid-sixties. It replaced the earlier, bonneted Dodge 100 (nick-named "Parrot-Nose") truck and was itself replaced by the Ghia-designed Dodge 500 which appeared in late 1964.[1] Following the retirement of the 300, Dodge's Kew plant was shuttered as production was moved to Dunstable.[2]
Design
The Motor Panels cab design used was shared with Leyland and Albion.[2] It is therefore often referred to as the "LAD" cab (Leyland-Albion-Dodge). Truck and tractor models were available, as well as a four-wheel drive model for military use. The weight range offered was from 5 to 9 long tons (5,100 to 9,100 kg), with the tractor models being rated for 10 or 12 long tons (10,200 or 12,200 kg).[1] Most Dodge 300s received diesel engines from Perkins. Bus models of the 300 were also available.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wright, Kelsey; Zatz, David. "Kew Dodge: Dodge Trucks from the United Kingdom". Allpar Trucks. Allpar LLC. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A Brief History of Dodge Trucks in the UK". Rusty Trucks. Retrieved 2014-05-16.