Hanomag ST-100

Hanomag ST-100
Country	Germany
Type	Military tractor
Period	World War II

The Hanomag ST-100 comes from the civil tractor developed before World War II. It was a tractor 4 x 2 with a body of 2 or 4 doors, equipped with a winch.

Source: Hanomag ST-100 on Wikipedia

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General Characteristics and Role

The Hanomag ST-100 was a heavy road tractor originally designed and produced by the German company Hanomag (Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG). The model originated as the pre-war SS-100 (where SS stood for Straßen-Schnelltransporter, or “Road Speed Transporter,” and 100 for 100 horsepower), nicknamed the “Gigant.” Its primary civilian role was as a heavy haulage tractor for towing large trailers, including fairground equipment, well into the postwar era. During World War II, a military version (SS-100) was widely used by the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe for towing heavy equipment, including large aircraft, artillery (like the 88 mm Flak gun), and most famously, the V-2 missile transporters (Vidalwagen and Meillerwagen). Production of the ST-100 resumed shortly after the war for civilian and export use, including for the French Army.

Property	Typical Value (ST-100 / SS-100)
Type	Heavy Road Tractor / Prime Mover
National Origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Hanomag
Production Period	1936–1951 (Pre-war/War: SS-100; Post-war: ST-100)
Crew Capacity	2 to 6 (depending on 2-door or 4-door cab)
Weight (Empty)	6,420 kg (14,154 lb)
Length	5.04 m (16 ft 6 in)
Width	2.48 m (8 ft 2 in)

Powerplant and Features

Engine: 1 x Hanomag D 85 S 6-cylinder, water-cooled diesel engine.
Power Output: 100 hp (73.2 kW) at 1,500 rpm.
Drivetrain: 4×2 rear-wheel drive.
Transmission: ZF KB60 manual gearbox (4 forward, 1 reverse).
Maximum Road Speed: Approx. 45–65 km/h (28–40 mph).
Towing Capacity: Could tow multi-axle trailers up to 20 tonnes.
Winch: Many military versions were equipped with a heavy-duty winch capable of pulling 20 tonnes.
Suspension: Semi-elliptical leaf springs front and rear.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Military Backbone: The SS-100 was crucial to German logistics in WWII, acting as a versatile prime mover for heavy, non-cross-country loads, including aircraft ground handling and rocket transport for the V-2 program.
Post-War Utility: As the ST-100, its production was quickly resumed after the war, making it one of the first reliable heavy German trucks available for civil reconstruction and infrastructure projects.
Longevity: Its robust design and powerful diesel engine (for the time) ensured a long service life, with many units remaining in heavy hauling service with fairgrounds and transport companies well into the 1960s.
Nomenclature: The civilian name for the series was “Gigant.” The wartime military designation was SS-100, and the post-war model was generally known as the ST-100.