What is a Raptgbil 9033?

Raptgbil is short for RadioPersonTerrängBil (RadioPersonelOffroadVehicle) and is a special model of the more common Pltgbil 903 (PersonLastTerrängBil or PersonelCargoOffroadVehicle) - better known in Sweden as the "Valp" ("Puppy"). The primary difference between the 903 and the 9033 is the 24 V electrical system, a necessity to be able to power-supply the extensive radio-equipment.

Military designation	Civilian designation	Distinguishing features
Pltgbil 903	Volvo L3314 SU	Open with soft-top
Pltgbil 903 B	Volvo L3314 HT	Hard-top, vinch
Pvpjtgbil 9031	Volvo L3304	Open with roll-cage, anti-tank gun behind driver/passenger
Pvrbtgbil 9032	Volvo L3314	Open with soft-top, 6 anti-tank missiles i rear compartment
Raptgbil 9033	Volvo L3315	Hard-top, 24 V electrical system, radio-equipped
Pltgbil 9034	Volvo L3315	Hard-top, 24 V electrical system. Special sort of 903 B

To the best of my knowledge the 903 and the 903 B was manufactured from 1961 to circa 1966. Production of the 9033 began 1967 and most vehicles are made that year. It seems that the need for the more universal 903 B arised again so Volvo removed most 9033 features (see below) and voilà, the 9034 was born, most common ans 1969 model. The 9031 was made during the early years of the 60's and the 9032 (probably) during the later half of the decade. Note that the 9032 was built on a pickup chassie, not on an ordinary 903 chassie.

Some other features present on the 9033 but not on the 903:

Four antenna mounts: one above right front light, one on the roof and two on respectively the left and right side on the back of the vehicle.
Separate battery housing behind the engine with two 12 V batteries. On the 903 the single battery is located under the rear engine hood.
Three tables (two foldable/removable) in rear compartment for the radio-equipment.
Toolbox, radio-mounts box, and "supplies plate" on the rear wheel housing where the 903 has seats.
Antennacables and antennas in special holders in the rear compartment.
Grounding connections between body and all doors and roof hatch.
Fixing for "high-antenna" on the rear left corner.
Flexible exhaust extension on the left side of the roof.
Main electrical switch behind right front seat (also on the 903 B).
Steering damper.
Box for jerrycan under body on the left side (903 B has it´s winch there).
Servo assisted brakes.
Different instrumentation from the 903. Separate meters (tacho, oilpressure, temp and fuel). The 9033 has trip meter wich the 903 lacks.
Two foldable seats facing backwards for the radio-personel in the rear compartment.
Heavy-duty suspension (more leafs in springs) due to higher weight than 903.
Lower max-load, 510 kg compared to the 903's 650 kg. Reason; all the radio-equipment.

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Updated 2000-11-14