Autocar Ranger

In 1930, Autocar introduced the Autocar Rangers: “Low-hung… High-powered… Long-lived… Precision-built to give complete satisfaction on any kind of long-distance or short-haul heavy-duty work.”

Initially, the Autocar Ranger lineup included six models in rated capacities up to 5 tons:

• TEA
• TEB
• TEC
• TFA
• TFB
• TFC

Key components according to Autocar included the “low-hung’ 9-inch frame, “triple range of transmissions” with 12 forward speeds, standard equipment pneumatic tires, and the 90 hp 6-cylinder Autocar Blue Streak Engine.

The same year Autocar expanded its lineup with the introduction of six-wheelers:

• 195-inch wheelbase Model G
• 211-inch wheelbase Model GA
• 237-inch wheelbase Model GB

Westinghouse internally expanding air brakes were on six wheels. Autocar equipped all three models with the 101-horsepower Blue Streak Engine.

In 1931, to provide more rating graduation between models Autocar introduced a new six-cylinder 94 hp 3.5-ton series N with wheelbases from 174 to 222 in (additional letters from A to D). The whole N range consisted of models:

• N (4 tons, 191-227 in. wheelbase)
• NE (5 tons, 149-170 in. wheelbase)
• NF (5 tons, 191-227 in. wheelbase)
• NH (5 tons, 149-170 in. wheelbase, 101 hp engine)

The Autocar introduced the Model R series in 1931, during the depth of the Great Depression. This range with light 6-cylinder 75 hp engine included models:

• R (1.5 tons, 159-189 in. wheelbase)
• RF (2 tons, 159-189 in. wheelbase)
• RG (2.5 tons, 159-210 in. wheelbase)

Another range presented in 1931 was the 3 to 4 tons D range. The following models were entered this range:

• D (3 tons, 150-192 in. wheelbase)
• DE (3.5 tons, 150-210 in. wheelbase)
• DF (3.5 tons, 150-192 in. wheelbase)
• DH (4 tons, 150-174 in. wheelbase)

All of them were equipped with 84 hp version of Autocar 6-cylinder Blue Streak Engine.

The heavy Autocar ranges were S and T. The S range included models:

• S (5 tons, 158-168 in. wheelbase, 94 hp)
• SE (6 tons, 158-168 in. wheelbase, 101 hp)

The T range consisted of model:

• T (7.5 tons, 192-242 in. wheelbase, 101 hp)
• TE (8.5 tons, 189-207 in. wheelbase, 101 hp)
• TF (8.5 tons, 195-247 in. wheelbase, 126 hp).

Predecessor: Autocar Type C
Successor: Autocar D / N / C / S / T

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