30-cwt vs. 3-ton Difference

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

There is always a "but".
There were 158" trucks, Ambulance and some Canadian made Australian? contract vehicles, that had features of lighter trucks (small steering joints and 16" tires). I believe they were listed as 3 ton but a casual observer might think they were either 30 cwt or a mix of "incorrect" parts.

Correct - these were usually fitted with an Ambulance body and other "large volume & low weight" applications.

See the thread Late 1945 Ford F60L with 16" wheels.