Name/Title
1943 Clark CT-6 “Clarktor” Mill-44 (Heavy) S/N H-3237Entry/Object ID
2021.21.3Description
1943 Clark CT-6 “Clarktor”
Mill-44 (Heavy) S/N H-3237
Built by the Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek, Michigan, this Clarktor CT6 Mill-44 H-3237 was one of four machines shipped on 29 April 1943 to the Indianapolis Storage Depot. The "H" model was built especially for the armed forces.
The located at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds, the Indianapolis Storage Depot was an interim storage depot used during the early part of WWII while the Columbus (Ohio) Storage Depot was built. The Clarktors shipped there could have gone to defense plants but most of them went to air bases and military installations in the U.S. and overseas. A USAF property tag found during the restoration of this tug indicate it spent part of it’s at North American Aviation facility, it is likely this tug never left the continental United States.
Clarktor Specifications
Width: 65 inches
Length: 100 inches
Height: 58 ½ inches
Wheelbase: 59 inches
Weight: 5140 Pounds
Engine: Chrysler Industrial Inline 6 Making 63 HP
Transmission: Clark 3 Speed
Max Speed:12 MPH
Level Towing Capacity: 85 Tons
We know W-811488 is the correct registration number from the original Clark build sheet for this tug.Motor Vehicle Type
TractorAcquisition
Accession
2021.21Source or Donor
Chris CausleyAcquisition Method
DonationSource (if not Accessioned)
Chris CausleyMake and Manufacture
Manufacturer
Clark Equipment CompanyManufacture Place
City
Battle CreekState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Manufacture Place
United StatesManufacture Date
Apr 29, 1943Motor Vehicle Details
Engine
Details
Chrysler inline 6Fuel Type
GasolineEngine Position
Front-EngineHorsepower
63Drivetrain
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel DriveSuspension System
Details
Solid rear, Front LeafVehicle Numbers
Number Type
Serial NumberNumber
H-3237Number Type
US Registration NumberNumber
W-811488Condition
Overall Condition
Very Good
