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Landrover 109, 4 x 4, 24 V, D (Front view, right side)

 
 

Front view, right side

Picture courtesy of Henrik Clausen, Copenhagen

 

Danish Army Specific: The Landrover 109 shown is fitted with a Sylvania Automatic Telephone Exchange.
Historical
: The shown series III model was introduced in October 1971. Most important changes was a all-new synchromesh gearbox, and a 9½ inch clutch formerly fitted to only the diesel and 6-cylinder models became standard across the range. Stronger half shafts were also introduced to the long wheelbase model. A new brake system was fitted with revised brake drums, re-routed brake pipes and a translucent brake fluid reservoir. to ease inspection.
External the recognition point for the new model was the new silver grey ABS radiator grille replacing the galvanised wire mesh of earlier models. A circular heater inlet appeared on the nearside wing just ahead of the front door.
A "High Capacity" version with a
GVW of 3.020 kg was introduced in march 1982.
Made in many variants like anti-tank, missile carrier and ambulance by outside contractors.
Even halftrack- and 6 x 6 versions have been made.
Length: 4.56 m (177 inches).
Width: 1.63 m (63 inches).
Height: 2.41 m (94 inches).
Weight: 2.700 kg (5.940 lb.).
Engine
: Land Rover 4-cylinder, 2.286 cm3 (139 cubic inches) displacement, liquid cooled.
Horsepower: 59 at 4.000 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed gearbox.
Transfer case: 2-speed.
Electrical system: 12/24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes: Hydraulic, servo-assisted.
Tyres: 7.50 - 16.
Fording depth:
without preparation: N/A.
with preparation: 0.7 m (27 inches).
Fuel type: Diesel.
Fuel capacity: 90 liter (20 gallons).
Range: 350 km (218 miles).
Crew: 2.
Additional: Eberspächer heater type D4L in shelter.
Variants:
Landrover 109 S III Radio Relay (62 kb)
Landrover 109 S III Teletype van (105 kb)
Landrover 109 S III (135 kb)
Landrover 109 S III Ambulance (118 kb)
Landrover 109 S III Bus
Landrover 109 S III Station car (125 kb)
Landrover 109 S III Pick-up (108 kb)
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