The American company FWD (Four Wheel Drive Auto Company) was once an innovative company that developed and produced four-wheel drive cars. One such machine, the 3-ton FWD Type B truck, featured a classic hoodless layout with the driver positioned above the engine compartment. The driver was located directly on the hood of the 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 36 hp, the radiator was located in front of the cabin. During World War I, the US Army ordered 15,000 of these machines, known as the 1917 Model 3-Ton Truck. More than 14,000 units were actually delivered, with additional orders coming from the UK and Russia. At the same time, the US Department of Ordnance developed a body model for carrying ammunition, and some FWD Type B cars were fitted with similar bodies. These ammunition transporters were used by the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe, where they transported artillery shells and various equipment. In addition, they were used to tow artillery guns.
