1943 Maple Leaf
The Museums truck was built during WWII so many it is referred to as a “Blackout style”
1942 Specifications Maple Leaf 3-Ton Models
Series 1760-1770-1780 (248)
Straight Rating – 15,000 Pounds
Wheelbases: 135 1/4″ – 159 1/4″ – 177 1/4″
Available as:
Basic Chassis Models: 1760, 1770, 1780
Chassis and Flat Faced Cowl: 1761, 1771, 1781
Chassis and Windshield Cowl: 1762, 1772,1782
Chassis and Cab: 1763, 1773, 1783
The gross allowable weight of any model of this series shall not exceed 15,000 pounds including Chassis, Cab, Body, Payload, Fuel, Oil, Water and Driver.
Chassis weight bare: 3,974 lbs., 4,080 lbs., 4,195Lbs.
Cab Weight: 488 lbs.
Turning circle: 135 1/4″ wheelbase =56′, 159 1/4″ wheelbase=66′ and 1771/4″ wheelbase= 76′
Engine: Heavy duty General Motors valve in head, 6 cylinder 248.5 cu. in. S.A.E. hp 33.19 ; maximum brake hp 97 at 3,000 r.p.m.
Maximum torque 200 ft. lbs. at 1,000 to 2,000 r.p.m.
4 main bearings
Carburetion: Zenith 100% down-draft with flow tested jets.
Transmission: Selective type sliding gear. Four forward speeds plus reverse. Opening for power take off on left side.
Clutch: 10 3/4 ” dry plate single cushion disc type with spring dampener.
Rearend gear ratios: 7:16 optional 6.5:1 ratio available.
1939 MAPLE LEAF SERIES 16 made in REGINA total built 10873
1940 Male Leaf Series 16 and 16h Made in Regina Total built 31097
1941 MAPLE LEAF SERIES 16 & MILITARY MCP made in Oshawa total built
1944 Blackout 1942 style Maple Leaf Series 16 Civilian Trucks made in Oshawa total built 52487
For the War Effort Maple Leaf trucks were available in wheelbases of: 113″,123″,133″,158″,175″
