In 1943, Mercedes-Benz began manufacturing the L4500R “Maultier” (“Mule”), built on the base chassis of the earlier L4500A. The caterpillar track from the light Pz.Kpfw.II tank was mounted instead of a rear axle, giving the vehicle good mobility in the difficult terrain of Eastern Europe.
The modifications resulted in a much heavier vehicle, which had a carrying capacity of up to 4.5 tons, a maximum speed of 36 km/h, and a fuel consumption of 200 liters per 100km. The L4500R was manufactured until 1948, and 1486 such vehicles were built.
- Includes one unpainted plastic model of a World War II German vehicle.
- Assembled model measures 22cm in length.