Yeah, those military tractors have two seats- one for the operator and one for the "shotgun rider". The 16M was turbocharged from the factory, whereas the DP was not, although many have since been turbo'd. According to the Swinford book, over 800 16Ms were built.
The most common American military tractor is the D7. Lots of D7Es were used during the "conflict in South-east Asia." Some D9s too, and the Australians had D8s. Would like to find someone who knows more about that...
I worked with a guy a few years back who spent a year with a D7 in Vietnam. Tough place to be.
I don't know where that picture was taken, and I can't even remember where I got it from, to tell the truth. If you search for "rome plow" lots of pictures come up on the net. I've always been fascinated by the whole idea- working in the bush is dangerous enough without having someone trying to kill you! Still I'd rather do that than tramp around in the jungle all day with a rifle.
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