Motor vehicle
D-Lieferwagen L-7 | |
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D–Lieferwagen in Berlin in 1946 | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Deutsche Industriewerke AG, Berlin |
Production | 1927–1930 |
Assembly | Berlin-Spandau, Germany |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | Pickup truck or Panel van |
Layout | MR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 493 cc four-stroke single-cylinder, 10 PS (7,4 kW) at 4200 RPM |
Transmission | 3-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Kerb weight | 136–386 kg (300–850 lb) |
The D-Lieferwagen L-7 (D delivery truck L-7) was a three-wheeler pickup truck built by Deustche Industriewerke [de] AG from 1927 to 1930 in the Berlin suburb Spandau, Germany. The vehicle was created in response to the demand for inexpensive vehicles for small and express transports in cities.
History
The market success of the tricycle cars Phänomobil and Cyklonette prompted the motorcycle manufacturer Deutschen Industriewerke AG to design a three-wheeled alternative to a conventional small van. In 1927 the L-7 was introduced in flatbed and van variants, with a payload capacity of half a metric ton. In addition, a mobile market booth version was offered. The engine technology was taken from D-Rad. At a price of 1790 Reichsmark, the pickup truck was affordable for many craft businesses and small businesses.
In the late 1920s, the company faced increasing competition as more and more manufacturers launched wheel loaders; thus, the companies Zündapp, Monos, Mandernach, Rollfix-Eilwagen and Goliath entered the market. In 1928, the first tempo tricycles appeared; therefore, the production of the L-7 was stopped in 1930.
Technical specifications
The Delivery truck L-7 had two front wheels between the cargo box and a chain driven single rear wheel, rivet assembled on a U-profile steel frame. It had an automobile steering wheel instead of the usual motorcycle handlebar for early vehicles of this kind.. It used 27 × 3.85 inch bicycle tires with an empty vehicle weight of 320 to 346 kg. It reached a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), with a fuel consumption of 6 L/100 km (39 MPG) and an oil consumption of 0.5 L/100 km. The fuel tank capacity was 12 liters or 3.1 gallons.
Options included a windshield, a soft top for the driver and a passenger seat were offered. In addition, a ball horn by Hella was available for RM 7.
Further reading
- (German) Immo Sievers: Zweirad - Vierrad - Allrad. Fahrzeugbau in Spandau. Taschenbuch Edition Diesel Queen, Berlin-Friedenau 1995. ISBN 978-3-9265-7404-6.
References
- D-Lieferwagen L-7 Infoseite D-Rad. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- Archive index at the Wayback Machine (PDF; 761 KB) Prospekt für das D-Rad und den D-Lieferwagen. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
External links
- www.d-rad.ch – Informationen rund um das D-Rad und den D–Lieferwagen Type L7