The Mack AC was a heavy cargo truck designed in the 1910s by the American manufacturer Mack Trucks. Introduced in 1916, the Mack AC saw extensive service during the First World War with the British and American armed forces, in British service it was given the nickname the "Bulldog" which led to Mack adopting the Bulldog as its corporate symbol.

Jul 3, 2023 · The Mack AC is the first featured truck in our Great American Trucks series. The earliest motor trucks – often called “commercial cars” at the time – often weren’t much more than a powered...

The AC model offered in several versions with a capacity of 3,5-7,5 tons and wheelbase of 3962, 4267 or 4572 mm. In-line 4-cylinder engine with an output of 75 hp was located directly above the front axle.

Jul 3, 2023 · The Mack AC was one of the most important truck designs in the history of motorized freight. It is a truck that unquestionably holds a place of honor as one of the greatest American trucks to ever hit the road.

At the outset of World I, the Mack brothers shifted production, now to making trucks for military purposes. The heavy duty AC model was introduced in 1916, the unusual snub nose hood and dash mounted radiator were its most distinctive features.

Sep 23, 2018 · This 1919 AC stake truck, owned by Lee Frowiss of Santa Barbara, California, typifies a Bulldog during its early years of production. With a load capacity of 3½ tons, Frowiss’ rig gets its power from a massive 471-cu.in. inline-four rated at 45hp, its architecture consisting of a cast-aluminum crankcase and separate, cast-in-pairs cylinders.

Nov 23, 2015 · The vehicles manufactured by Mack Trucks have a long and storied history, and perhaps none are more iconic that the chain driven “Bulldog” Macks of the 1910s and 1920s.

Oct 3, 2013 · Mack AC "Bulldog" haulers are legendary workhorses. During their 20-plus years of production (1916-1939), they were employed in many heavy industries including logging, petroleum,...

The Mack Trucks Historical Museum is located at the Mack Experience Center, with antique trucks, vintage models, memorabilia, and historical archive.,Individual and family tours are now reserved through our website at the Tours link.

Until the end of the war, the company Mack had sent to European countries more than 2,5 thousand trucks AC. Mostly it was 3,5 and 5 ton versions, equipped with a four-cylinder engine (7.7 liter, 40 hp), 3-speed gearbox, chain-driven rear wheels with solid tires and a frame of chrome-nickel steel.