The Saurer 2DM is a truck model, which established by the Adolph Saurer AG from in 1959. The payload of 4.9 tonnes, it is a right hand drive. The Swiss Army used the 2DM since 1964, in several special versions, such as dump trucks, snow plow or tanker for aircraft or tanks. Almost identical was the model 2VM from Berna. Starting in 1964, approx 3200 units were built in all different varieties. The 2DM was also sold for civilian purposes.