# Saurer 2DM

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The **Saurer 2DM** is a truck model, which was established by the Adolph [Saurer](/source/Saurer) AG at [Arbon](/source/Arbon) in 1959. Its payload is 4.9 tonnes; it is a right hand drive. The [Swiss Army](/source/Swiss_Army) used the 2DM since 1964 in several special versions such as dump trucks, snow plow or tanker for aircraft or tanks. Almost identical was the model [Berna 2VM](/source/Berna_2VM) from [Berna](/source/Berna) [Olten](/source/Olten). Starting in 1964, approximately 3200 units were built in all varieties. The 2DM was also sold for civilian purposes.

## References

- Kurt Sahli, Jo Wiedmer: *Saurer. Nutzfahrzeuge damals und heute.* Buri, Bern 1983, ISBN 3-7169-2101-7 (in German)
- [Technical information](http://www.militaerfahrzeuge.ch/unterkategorie_11_1_210.html) on militärfahrzeuge.ch (in German)
- [Fahrzeuge der Schweizer Armee](http://swissmotor.com/22_startlinks/startlink_buch.htm) by Markus Hofmann (2000)

## External links

- [Swiss company providing individual and adventure tours using a 2DM](http://www.2dm.ch) (in German)
- [2DMs used by the Ukraine against the Russian aggression](https://x.com/IlmarRaag/status/1821228449513546031)

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