Berna 2 US

The Berna 2 US is a truck model manufactured by the Swiss company Berna from 1957 onwards. The payload of 4.9 tonnes, it is a right hand driven truck. The Berna 2 US, military designation "Lastw m 4.0 t 4x2", has a total weight of 8800 kg, a structure with cab and bridge as well as an on-board voltage of 24 V. The 4-cylinder diesel engine with 5820 cm³ produces a power of 59 kW (80 hp). The Swiss Army used it since 1957. The Berna 2 US was also sold for civilian purposes.

Berna 2 US, 4x4
Swiss Army Berna 2 US
Place of origin	Switzerland
Service history
In service	1957 - ?
Used by	Switzerland
Production history
Designer	Berna Olten
Manufacturer	Berna
Produced	1957 -?
Variants	Flatbed truck
Specifications
Mass	8800kg
Length	6,710 m
Width	2,180 m
Height	3,020 m
Crew	1+ 2Pax in cabin + 28 on the Flatbed
Engine	Berna Typ R2 4 Cylinder 5820 cm³ 80 PS / 59 kW
Payload capacity	4800 kg
Suspension	4x4 wheeled
Maximum speed	64 km/h

A Berna 2-US truck is now in the museum in the Zeughaus Schaffhausen.

References

• Berna 2 US Lastw m 4,0 t 4x2 auf militaerfahrzeuge.ch
• Museum im Zeughaus Schaffhausen