Dovunque 35 3-Ton Truck
Developed in the early 1930s the Dovunque (’go-anywhere’) truck chassis was taken into production in 1933 by FIAT’s Spa division. From 1935/36 it was made with improved design specifications (Dovunque 35); the 1933 model (2-ton capacity Dovunque 33 truck) proving too light and underpowered.
The increase in engine size improved the Dovunque 35 enough to give a 3-ton capacity. It was a 6x4; indicating six wheels and four (the rear) wheel drive. So despite being an off-road truck it wasn’t all-wheel drive.
The new model was made in considerable quantities; primarily as the open tray body. It was one of Italy’s most common off-road capable military trucks. It served in Africa; Italy; the Balkans and Russia.
Dovunque roughly translates into off-road; or go-anywhere. The Dovunque 33; 35 and 41 trucks were Cab Over Engine configuration that allowed a shorter wheelbase for the size of the cargo bed. In the mountainous terrain of Italy and the Balkans this helped mobility on the narrow roads.
Some carried AA guns; others had different bodywork; such as signals vans (radio telemetry) and a APC prototype was also developed. It remained in production until 1948.