Mazur D-350

     Notes: This artillery tractor was replaced in production by the Bumar Labedy, but is still being used in Polish service, as well as by the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Production was short, from 1958 to 1961, as the Russian ATS-59, produced in Poland under license, proved to be a superior artillery tractor. Approximately 1000 D-350s were produced, and they were used until the late 1970s, then passed on to allied countries (most notably North Vietnam) or civilian concerns. From there, they ended up in museum or static displays or as range targets.

     The Mazur D-350 (also known in Polish service as the Masurian Tractor) is a tracked towing vehicle for field artillery and for carrying ammunition and gun crews.  The D-350 can tow 15 tons on roads and 10 tons off road. The engine fitted to the D-350 is a PZL Wola W-54 diesel developing 350 horsepower, coupled to a manual transmission. Suspension is by torsion bar on five roadwheels per side, and a front sprocket and rear idler wheel. The cab is behind the engine, and has two doors on either side for entry.  The rear cargo area has a tarpaulin cover over bows and a drop tailgate.  There is a 17-ton capacity winch with 80 meters of cable at the rear.  The cab has a square hatch over the commander's position with a weapon mount.

Star 244

     Notes: This truck was derived from the predecessor of the Star 266, the 200 series; it differs from the Model 200 primarily in the change from 4x2 suspension to 4x4 suspension. The Star 244 is a physically compact truck designed from the start to be a military and civilian truck. The air filter was also repositioned, and the Star 244 can ford 1.2 meters of water (though it is not amphibious). The Star 244 is powered by an S-359 diesel developing 150 horsepower, with a ZF S5-45 manual transmission. The Star 244 has power assisted brakes and steering. The powerpack is housed under a cabover cab. Towing limit is 8.5 tons.

     Variants include the Star 244RS agricultural services model; A244 shelter carrier, the P244L fire engine, and the 3W244 dump truck.

Jelcz 315

     Notes: These are heavy trucks designed in the late 1960s and still in use in Poland.  They were some of the earliest post-war East-West cooperation, being built with Austrian assistance.  These vehicles are just as common in civilian as in military service. The Jelcz 315A is slightly larger in size and has a 20-centimeter-longer cargo deck than the Jelcz 315MA, and the Jelcz 315MA has a taller shelter-carrier cargo area, but the two trucks are physically very similar and the cab and engine compartment are identical. The trucks have similar, though not identical engines; the Jelcz 315A is powered by an SW 680/49 200 horsepower engine, while the Jelcz 315MA is powered by a base version of the same engine, an SW 680. The Jelcz 315 has a 4x2 suspension and has limited off-road capability.

     Variants include a tractor truck, tipper, dump truck, and tanker.

Jelcz S662D.43

     Notes: This is a platform truck designed primarily to carry large bulk loads, containerized cargo, and palletized cargo. It is specifically designed for the carriage of dangerous cargo, such as explosives, ammunition, and POL. The truck is fitted with a mounting point (in front of the cargo deck) for a materials-handling crane or winch with a capacity of 10 tons.  If fitted with a winch, the winch may pull to the front or rear of the S662D.43. The S662D.43 is a modification of an earlier civilian truck (the Jelcz P662), redesigned to conform to NATO specifications.  The cab is a sleeper cab with special shock-absorbing seats and is air conditioned and heated; cab armor is optional.  There is a hatch over the commander’s position, but no weapon mount is provided.  The S662D.43 can be fitted with drop sides and bench seats for carrying troops if required. The engine of the S662D.43 is an Iveco Cursor 10 turbocharged diesel developing 430 horsepower, which has a lot of torque and can tow 19 tons.