"Valpen" ("the puppy") is a highly appreciated and useful vehicle, both militarily and civily!

The museum has two PLTGBIL 903 on the premises. 

A design classic, developed by Volvo's military vehicle division in the 1950s. 
A Swedish-made replacement for the American Willys jeeps was needed, and the result was the PLTGBIL 903. 
A simple and effective all-terrain vehicle with high ground clearance, designed to navigate rough terrain and deep snow with a light load or up to 6 passengers. 

The manufacturer Volvo referred to the series as the "Laplander," but colloquially it was known as the "Valp" (puppy), as the large tires resembled the disproportionately large paws of a puppy. 

The Valp was produced in various versions for different purposes, and a total of 8,000 vehicles were purchased. It was used militarily until the late 1990s. 

Not only the military benefited from this vehicle; it was also purchased by emergency services, forest owners, the telecommunications company, power companies, and others. 

The Valp is an excellent off-road vehicle, as this video shows. Filmed during the Sweden Offroad Tour 2011, by Norrhyttan. 

Personnel all-terrain vehicle 903/Personlastterrängbil 903

Reg. No

177030

M5123-903011

PLTGBIL 903 MT

Assigned

UHREG N

Vehicle type

Truck

Manufacturer/type

VOLVO L3314A

Model year

1962

Chassis number

94

Reference number

62107J

Date of registration

1962-11-07 

User

545

Deregistered

AVR 904/95

Vehicle body

73 FOR MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORT

Length

4,05

Width

1,65

Passengers

6

Numbers of axles

2

Wheelbase

2,10

Numbers of tires

4

Tyre dimension front

8,90-16/4

Tyre dimension back

8,90-16/4

Axle load

Power in kW

48

Power standard

MISSING

Engine displacement

1780

Fuel tank capacity

50

Fuel

GASOLINE

Transmission

MAN/TILS

Curb weight (kg)

1600

Maximum payload (kg)

650

Gross vehicle weight

2250

Registered weight (kg)

Curb weight distribution

900+700

Hitch type

KROK

Clutch pedal travel

0,98

Break system

YES

Cargo space

1,54

Overhang

0,62

Equipment

Gross weight distribution

950+1300

Additional information

YES
PERSONNEL ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE REMOVABLE ROOF

Personnel all-terrain vehicle 903/Personlastterrängbil 903

Reg. No

178239