GASOLINE MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING FROM $2,500 TO $3,999.PRICES ON FOLLOWING MODELS QUOTED BY MAKERS UPON APPLICATION.GASOLINE MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING $4,000 AND OVER.
American 3-Ton Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co., Lockport, N. Y.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Stake platform
- CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
- TREAD: 64 or 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic, platform type
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separate
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame under seat
- COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle, and governor
- CLUTCH: Metallic multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
- DRIVE: Side chains
The "Rapid," Model No. D-145, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Side entrance
- SEATS: 25 passengers
- CAPACITY: 2 ton
- WEIGHT: 4,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
- TREAD: 60 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Gear and sector
- BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full platform; front and rear
- FRAME: Heavy angle iron
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Hewitt 5-Ton Truck, 30 H.P. Hewitt Motor Co., New York
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Platform
- CAPACITY: 5 tons
- WEIGHT: 7,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 168 inches
- TREAD: 68 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in. (solid)
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 in. (twin, solid)
- STEERING: Rack and pinion
- BRAKES: On rear wheels and driving shaft
- SPRINGS: Platform type
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under hood, between seats
- COOLING: Water; square tube radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Automatic force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Foot pedals
- DRIVE: Double side chains
Miller 3-Ton Truck, Model B, 40 H.P. Miller Motor Car Co., Bridgeport, Conn.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: To order
- WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 130 inches
- TREAD: 60 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 5 inches
- STEERING: Gemmer double screw type
- BRAKES: On rear wheels and countershaft
- FRAME: Channel steel; angle steel, sub-frame
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Continental ring clutch
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Double side chains
Manhattan, 3-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $4,000 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 6,500 pounds (with body)
- WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
- TREAD: 66 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Double sweep
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
Biddle-Murray, 3-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Biddle-Murray M'f'g. Co., Oak Park, Ill.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Stake platform or to order
- CAPACITY: 3 tons
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
- STEERING: Non-reversible
- BRAKES: On propeller shaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc type
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Single side lever; selective system
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 4-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $4,250 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- CAPACITY: 8,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: About 7,500 pounds with body
- WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
- TREAD: 66 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear drums
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
American 5-Ton Brewery Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co., Lockport, N. Y.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Brewery type
- CAPACITY: 5 tons
- WEIGHT: 8,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
- TREAD: 64 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptical; rear, semi-elliptical, platform type
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separately
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame, under seat
- COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
- DRIVE: Side chains
5-Ton Truck, 45–50 H.P. Autocar Equipment Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Stake platform
- CAPACITY: 5 tons
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 70 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 in.
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear drums
- SPRINGS: Half elliptic
- FRAME: Oak armored with steel plates
- BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Double chain
American 5-Ton Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co., Lockport, N. Y.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Covered stake platform
- CAPACITY: 5 tons
- WEIGHT: 8,200 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
- TREAD: 64 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
- STEERING: Irreversible type
- BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic, platform type
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separate
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame under seat
- COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
- CLUTCH: Multiple metallic disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
- DRIVE: Side chains
Manhattan, 5-Ton Truck Chassis, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $4,800 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 7,940 pounds with body
- WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
- TREAD: 66 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Double sweep
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BODY: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 12-Passenger Depot Car. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $4,800
- BODY: Closed, rear, front or side entrance
- SEATS: 12 persons
- WEIGHT: About 4,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Half elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, with cork insert
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 20-Passenger Bus, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $5,000
- BODY: Rattan cross seat with canopy top
- SEATS: 20 persons
- WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
- TREAD: 66 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On rear hubs and countershaft
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 16-Passenger Car, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $5,000
- BODY: Cross leather seats with canopy top
- SEATS: 16 persons
- WEIGHT: About 5,500 pounds
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Conical with cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Miller 40 H.P. Sight-seeing Car, Model A. Miller Motor Car Co., Bridgeport, Conn.
- PRICE: $5,000 (complete)
- BODY: Cross seats
- SEATS: 20 passengers
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Gemmer double screw type
- BRAKES: On rear wheels and countershaft
- SPRINGS: Half elliptic, front; 3-point suspension, rear
- FRAME: Channel steel; sub-frame, angle steel
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER; Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Continental ring clutch
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Double, side chains
Four-Wheel Drive Motor Truck, Model B, 45 H.P. Four-Wheel Drive Wagon Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
- PRICE: $5,000
- BODY: Stake
- CAPACITY: 7 tons
- WEIGHT: 13,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 171 inches
- TREAD: 71 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: Wood segments, 36 in. diameter
- TIRES, REAR: Wood segments, 36 in. diameter
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Applied to all 4 wheels, on inner surface
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic and supplementary spiral
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENTS: Inlets in head, exhaust in side ports
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Bevel power applied to all four wheels
Manhattan, 10–12-Passenger Bus & Baggage. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $5,500
- BODY: Bus and baggage
- SEATS: 10–12 persons
- WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 162 inches
- TREAD: 66 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Half elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 17-Passenger Bus, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $5,500
- BODY: With cross seats and tonneau
- SEATS: 17–20 passengers
- WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
- TREAD: 66 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On rear hubs and countershaft
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 20-Passenger Car, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
- PRICE: $5,500
- BODY: Cross leather seats
- SEATS: 20 persons
- WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
- TREAD: 66 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From angle steel sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Argus Truck, 28–32 H.P. Argus Import Motor Co., New York
- PRICE: $5,500 (chassis)
- BODY: Optional
- CAPACITY: 4½ tons
- WHEEL-BASE: 161 inches
- TREAD: 68 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber
- TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber, double
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Expanding type
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Krup pressed steel
- BORE: 120 mm.
- STROKE: 130 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch Magneto and battery
- LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark and foot accelerator
- CLUTCH: Cone leather
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 front and 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Chain drive