Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 (G-510)

The Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 (G-510) was also produced by White as Model 444T (G-691). About 11,000 of the Autocar and 2,750 of the White were produced.

The U-7144-T and 444T were both powered by the Hercules RXC 529 cu. in., 112hp 6cyl gasoline engine. They had a maximum towed load capacity of 30,000 lbs.

See also, the functionally equivalent Federal 94x43 Tractor, 4 to 5-ton, 4x4 (G-513).

Find additional photos and hi-res versions of the Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 at the Olive-Drab Military Mashup:

Red Ball Express convoy carrying gasoline to the front on restricted highway, ETO, circa August-November 1944. Vehicles are 4 to 5-ton tractors (Autocar U7144T or similar White 444T) towing 2,000-gallon semitrailers.

Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 at the ramp processing operation, Station No. 3, Warehouse 29, Maintenance Branch, Facilities and Supply Division, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, Newport News, VA, 7 December 1944. Wheel lugs are tightened, air cleaner removed and cleaned, and cooling system checked for leaks to prevent damage by freezing.

Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 (G-510), Holabird Quartermaster Depot, 20 August 1941.

9th Air Force soldiers are transferring gasoline from delivery trucks into jerry cans at an advanced air base somewhere in France, 1944. Many of these cans will be flown to airstrips closer to the front lines for fighter bombers. Delivery vehicles are Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 with fuel tank trailer. These cans have the early German/British style closure.

COL Jasper Haines, East Canton, OH, stands on the fuel truck as CPL Eddie M. Stamper of Decatur, MS, fills the gasoline tank of a 7th Air Force Boeing B-29 Superfortress, North Field, Guam, Marianas Islands, 3 April 1945. Fuel delivery vehicle is an Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 (partly visible) with fuel tank semitrailer, 2000 gallon, F-2A.

German prisoners of war, just debarked at Pier 6, are shown marching to the disinfestation plant, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, Newport News, VA, 4 October 1943. Note man in center wearing camouflaged clothing of green trousers and brown-spotted jacket. There were 400 prisoners in this shipment from North Africa. In background, appears to be Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 and staff cars.

Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 Photo Gallery

Autocar U-7144-T Tractors (or White 444T) pull semi-trailers in convoy on the Burma Road, 1945. The third tractor in this photo (with dual axles) is a different model vehicle.

Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 (G-510). Photo 20 August 1941.

Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 (G-510). 1941 Photo.

Autocar U-7144-T Tractor, 4-ton, 4x4 (G-510) at Red River Arsenal, Texas, May 1950.