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M25 Tank Transporter

The formidable American M25 Tank Transporter brings one of the United States Army’s most recognisable heavy vehicle combinations to your collection. Nicknamed the “Dragon Wagon,” this substantial transporter paired the armoured M26 6×6 tractor with the M15 semi-trailer, creating an imposing model for Second World War transport, recovery and maintenance scenes.

Historical Role

Introduced during World War II, the M25 was designed to move heavy armoured vehicles over long distances and recover damaged or disabled tanks from operational areas. Its powerful tractor, heavy-duty trailer and recovery winches helped reduce unnecessary wear on tracked vehicles while supporting workshops and armoured formations. The type served with American forces, including during campaigns in Europe and the Pacific.

Distinctive Appearance

The M25 is immediately identifiable by the M26 tractor’s broad, slab-sided armoured cab, six-wheel-drive chassis and prominent equipment mounted behind the crew compartment. Coupled to the long, low M15 trailer, with its multiple road wheels, loading ramps and rugged frame, the complete vehicle has a purposeful silhouette that conveys the scale and weight of wartime tank recovery operations.

Modelling Uses

This model is ideal for dioramas depicting damaged armour being recovered, tanks transported behind the front line, engineering columns, field workshops or vehicle staging areas. It also makes an impressive heavy-haulage feature for period model railways, a command or logistics objective for wargaming displays, and a distinctive centrepiece for collectors of American military vehicles.

Fun Fact

The famous “Dragon Wagon” nickname reflected both the M25’s imposing appearance and its heavy-haulage role. Unlike ordinary transporters, its armoured tractor allowed crews to undertake recovery work in areas where protection from battlefield hazards could still be important.

Available Scales

Available in 1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35 scales.

Finish Options

Choose from Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, or Historical Base Colour to suit your preferred modelling and finishing workflow.

Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.

M25 Tank Transporter

$9.95Price
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