The termcarryall refers to several types of vehicles, including: historical carriages, automobiles, sleighs, and tractors.
Historically, a carryall was a type ofcarriage used in the United States in the 19th century. It is a light,four-wheeledvehicle, usually drawn by a singlehorse and with seats for four or morepassengers.[1] The word is derived byfolk etymology from the Frenchcariole.[2]
The name carryall was later used for apanel truck with rear windows and folding rearseats, allowing for the transport of either passengers, cargo, or both.[3] This sort of vehicle is an ancestor of today'ssport utility vehicles. These vehicles were often converted by smallercoachbuilders as sales numbers were generally too small to justify tooling for series production. TheChevrolet Suburban SUV was once known as theCarryall Suburban.
InCanada, the term "carryall" is often also used to refer to a type ofsleigh. It is about 4 m (13 ft) long and 0.5 m (1.5 ft) wide, fitted with a canvas or hide container. It is pulled bydogs or asnowmobile. It is used principally bytrappers andhunters to transportpeople andgoods.[4]
The term is also used for a carrier with a scraper-like self-loading device drawn by atractor, pushed by abulldozer or self-propelled. It is used especially for hauling earth and crushed rock.[citation needed] Similarly in agricultural parlance it is often used to describe a platform device mounted to the rear three point linkage of smaller tractors for carrying materials particularly tools or stock feed.[citation needed]
A truck with a panel type body having windows and folding and/or removable seats designed to transport supplies and/or equipment and personnel