Cletrac differential in german WW2 vehicle

[erik]

In the august 2004 issue of Classic Military Vehicle one can read an interesting article about the german "Demag 1-ton Sd.Kfz half-track" ww2 vehicle.
It says that the prototype Dll-1 built in 1934 used a "BMW 315 six-cylinder engine, and driving the tracks via a four speed ZF gearbox and CLETRAC differential"
There are no info in the article if the production model also used the Cletrac differential.
Does anyone have any information about this?
It would be strange if the enemy provided parts for the Whermacht. Although one example of this is the Finnish army that bought 2000 Zündapp KS750 army motorcycles from the germans before they became enemies. They were in war with each other when delivery and payment was done! Payment was done through the swedish embassy according to my sources. They could buy no spare parts due to no contract.

[Blake Malkamaki]

This one is VERY interesting! I hope someone finds the answer. Are there any of these in museums somewhere?

[erik]

I know there are some of these vehicles in the hands of private collectors in the USA. Maybe the Patton museum in Fort Knox has one.
I found the following info on Internet about the Demag: Gearbox: semi-automatic pre-selector Maybach Variorex SRG 102128 H, 7 forward, 3 back speeds, controlled differential.
Does not say if the controlled differential iisa Maybach or Cletrac.
IÃ,´ll try to find more info.
Erik

[Terry Welshans]

Here is a link to a good photo page.  I do not see a reference to a Cletrac differential, however.

[Terry Welshans]

I rebuilt the brake bands on my weasel last week.

Does this unit look like a Cletrac unit to you?  

Before removal:

http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel03-0033.jpg

Here are some pictures of the unit as removed:

http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel06-0023.jpg

http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel06-0024.jpg

The rear housing cleaned up:

http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0005.jpg

The old and new brake linings:

http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0001.jpg

Ready to install:

http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0002.jpg

http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0003.jpg

In place:

http://www.terrystoy.com/M29C/images/Weasel7-0014.jpg