Loyd Carrier

Loyd Carrier
Country	UK
Role	Armoured personnel carrier
In service	1939 -1960s
Built	26000+

The Loyd Carrier was one of a number of small tracked vehicles used by the British and Commonwealth forces in the Second World War to transport equipment and men about the battlefield. Alongside the Bren, Scout and Machine Gun Carriers, they also moved infantry support weapons.

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General Characteristics

The Loyd Carrier, officially the ‘Carrier, Tracked, Personnel Carrying’ (TPC) or ‘Tracked Towing’ (TT), was a British light tracked vehicle used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. Designed by Captain Vivian Loyd (co-designer of the Carden Loyd tankette), it was intended as an **artillery tractor** and general-purpose vehicle to transport personnel and materials across the battlefield, particularly for towing anti-tank guns and mortars. Its design prioritized simplicity and low cost, utilizing many components from the **Fordson 7V 15 cwt truck**, including the engine and gearbox. It was a utilitarian, reliable vehicle, with over 26,000 units built.

Property	Typical Value (Loyd Carrier TT/TPC)
Role	Artillery Tractor, Personnel Carrier, Liaison
National Origin	United Kingdom
Designer	Vivian Loyd
Service Entry	1939
No. Built (Total)	~26,000
Crew	1 (Driver) + up to 5/6 passengers/gun crew
Combat Weight	~4.5 tonnes (4.43 long tons)
Length	4.24 m (13 ft 11 in)
Width	2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Height (Hull Top)	1.42 m (4 ft 8 in)

Powerplant and Mobility

Engine: Ford V8-cylinder, liquid-cooled, side-valve petrol engine.
Power Output: 63 kW (85 hp) (British or Canadian) or 67 kW (90 hp) (US).
Transmission: Ford 4-speed, manual gearbox.
Maximum Speed (Road): 48 km/h (30 mph).
Operational Range: 200–220 km (125–137 miles).
Suspension: Horstmann suspension units (same as Universal Carrier).
Steering: Controlled by two levers which activated brakes on the front drive sprockets and rear idlers to slow or stop one track.
Design Note: The engine and radiator were mounted in the **rear** of the vehicle, with the drive shaft running forward to the front-mounted drive sprockets.

Armor and Variants

Armour: Light, sloped mild steel plate (often known as ‘BP Plate’ – Bullet Proof) was bolted to the front and upper sides of the hull, offering protection only against small arms fire and shrapnel.
- Thickness: Up to 7 mm.
- The hull was open-topped and open at the rear, though a canvas cover was a standard fitment.
Armament: Generally unarmed in production roles, though a single Bren Light Machine Gun was often carried for crew defense.
Key Variants:
- Tracked Towing (TT): Most common version, used to tow the 2-pounder and 6-pounder anti-tank guns and 4.2-inch mortars, carrying the gun crew and ammunition.
- Tracked Personnel Carrier (TPC): Equipped with bench seating for personnel.
- Tracked Starting and Charging (TS&C): Fitted with generators and batteries to jump-start other armored vehicles.
- Tracked Cable Layer Mechanical (TCLM): Used by Royal Signals for laying cables.