The OM Orsetto was the smallest truck in OM’s family named after animals. Built from 1966 to 1972, it was made for city deliveries and was the last step before OM switched to numeric model names.
OM Orsetto at a glance
| Maker | Officine Meccaniche (OM), Brescia |
|---|---|
| Production | 1966–1972 |
| Class | light truck |
| Payload | 15 quintals |
| Role | urban deliveries |
| Family | zoological series with Leoncino, Lupetto, Tigrotto, Cerbiatto, Daino |
| Successor | OM 40/35 |
This article is based on one short Italian Wikipedia page, the only source used.
History of the OM Orsetto
The Orsetto was presented in 1966 as the smallest of OM’s forward-control trucks. It used the same styling as the rest of the range and was aimed at urban work and light deliveries. Its presence in OM’s advertising is documented from 1967.
In the rationalisation carried out by Fiat Veicoli Industriali at the start of the 1970s, the trucks with animal names were gradually replaced by a range with numeric designations. In the entry-level segment the Orsetto’s successor was the OM 40/35.
Examples of the Orsetto still appear at gatherings and shows for historic commercial vehicles.
Design and features
- Entry model: the smallest and cheapest truck in OM’s range.
- Forward control: the same cab layout as the larger members of the family.
- City work: a 15-quintal payload suited to deliveries rather than long hauls.
OM Orsetto versions
- Orsetto 15: the standard production model.
- OM 40/35: the numeric-series successor.
The Orsetto was the smallest of a family that included the OM Cerbiatto and the OM Lupetto, and its successor belongs to the OM numeric series.
Sources
- OM Orsetto, Italian Wikipedia: launch, role, successor
