Earlier, we introduced several models of Renault Savim, which was formed by the merger of Renault's trucking division with Latil and Somua. Founded in 1897, Latil specializes in off-road trucks, agricultural and forestry tractors, similar to The Hanomag in Germany. Today we are not talking about the company's tractors, but several models equipped with The Latil M2 engine.
Latil M2 B1 flatbed van
Flipping through the information that Latil was overwhelmed by history, its first truck was introduced in 1914. In 1915, together with the Tourand company, an agricultural tractor with a maximum power of 20 horsepower was developed. In 1918 Latil resumed its development of road transport vehicles, and in 1925 these results were used for agricultural purposes, such as cargo transport vehicles in the sugar beet growing area of Île-de-France.
Latil's logo
As one of the first manufacturers to use pneumatic tires on agricultural vehicles, some of the company's products can be used in the field and on the road. The company was taken over by the German company Mann during World War II and returned after the war, becoming part of Sawam after being acquired by Renault in 1955 and transferred to French trailer manufacturer Brimont in 1974.
The Latile M2 model mainly refers to some models with a 4-cylinder M2 gasoline engine during the period 1935-1942. This engine has a displacement of 4 liters and a maximum power of 70 hp, matching a 4-speed manual transmission. Ignited by a 12-volt battery, it can also be activated by a front-end rocker arm. The engine's water tank is located behind the front fin, and the water injection port at the top of the front is the same design as the hanomag mentioned earlier.
With a sharp appearance is the B series of the M2 models, the front of the car is tilted forward like a blade, and the wide shield type heat sink is behind the engine water tank. The forward-tightening front wheel fenders make the front end look more aggressive, and the bottom bumpers are more decorative than practical.
Latil M2 B1 advertising car
It seems that the demand for modified advertising cars in France has always been there, and this is not the Latil M2 B1 nor has it escaped. The vehicle is equipped with a 50-liter fuel tank, a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour and a maximum load of 3.2 tons.
Latil M2 B3 conventional truck
The Latile M2 B3 model is longer than the previous B1 model, and if the B1 is more like a pickup truck, then the B3 is a regular truck. This car has different models such as flatbed trucks, dump trucks, and tank trucks, and the maximum load of the vehicle is 4.5 tons.
With a length of 5.99 meters, a wheelbase of 3.41 meters and a ground clearance of 0.63 meters, this car is a regular truck of the B series, and it is estimated that it was used more for combat during World War II.
Latil M2 B4 bullpen truck
As the largest model in the B series, the Latile M2 B4 has a maximum load capacity of 5.2 tons. The body is also the longest, reaching 7.33 meters, with a wheelbase of 4.75 meters and a ground clearance of 0.65 meters. To meet the use of the vehicle, with two fuel tanks, 50 liters and 80 liters respectively.
Latil M2 B4 chassis
Like other models, the B4 has a multi-leaf spring suspension on the rear wheels and pneumatic brakes.
Latil M2 TL6 tractor truck
As a peer of Hanomag, tractors still have to be had, and you can't always fool everyone with tractors. This Latile M2 TL6 tractor is mainly used to tow artillery for rapid combat, and France, which once had the strongest army, was very good at moving during World War II.
In addition to being a tractor, the 4×4 all-wheel drive model also has a fast-moving transporter and has been converted to a Jeep-like model. However, the maximum load of this car is only 1.5 tons, the body size is 4.7 meters long, 1.93 meters wide, and it looks shorter and leaner. Similar to this car is a Latile M2 TZ all-terrain vehicle, which is even more powerful in terms of off-road.
Latil M2 TZ all-terrain vehicle
As an all-terrain vehicle in the M2 model, it has a top speed of 44 km/h. Unlike other models, the engine is equipped with a professional SOROEX all-terrain self-adjusting carburetor. This all-terrain chassis features multiple spring-loaded shock absorptions at the front and rear, with a steering shaft at the front and a drive shaft on all three axles. The above are several models equipped with M2 engines in Latile, with different chassis functions, whether it is transport, traction or off-road is a good hand. What are your thoughts on these cars? Welcome to leave a message and build a building.