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In 1955 Somua introduced the JL 19, available with two or three axles and powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine, the D615 9.3 liter engine, producing 180 hp and with a manual ten-speed transmission. The JL 19 was available as a carrier or tractor, with five different chassis and with
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