M-101 Trailer Cargo, 3/4 Ton, 2-Wheel (G-748)
Manuals for the M-101 trailer include TM 9-2330-202-14P (August 1962, 7 October 1993, May 1997, and other dates) and the parts list SNL G-748. FSN and NSNs for the trailers are:
- M101 (FSN 2330-738-9509)
- M101A1 (FSN 2330-898-6779)
- M101A2 (NSN 2330-01-102-4697)
- M101A3 (NSN 2330-01-372-5641)
The M101 trailer without the cargo box is known as the Chassis, Trailer, 3/4 Ton 2 Wheel M-116, with the same variants as the M101.
M-101 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton Specifications
| Length, overall | 147 inches |
| Length, cargo box | 76 inches |
| Width, overall | 73.5 inches |
| Width, cargo box | 65.5 inches |
| Height | 35 inches |
| Height w/cover | 83 inches |
| Ground clearance | 14 inches |
| Weight | 1,340 lbs |
| Capacity | 1,500 lbs |
| Note: Dimenstions are for the M101A2 variant. |
M101 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton.
Dataplate on M-101A1 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton. Granbury, TX, 4 October 2005. Photo courtesy of Bob Pettit.
M-101A1 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton in salvage yard. Granbury, TX, 4 October 2005. Photo courtesy of Bob Pettit.
M-101A2 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
M-101A2 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
M101 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton.
The M-101 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton is a single axle, two wheel, steel frame cargo trailer designed to be towed by a 3/4 ton or larger truck. A welded steel box body is bolted to the frame. The body is equipped with a tailgate and mounting brackets for cargo racks and a frame for a tarpaulin cover. A steel A-frame is bolted to the frame with an attached one-position lunette, landing gear, and two hand brake levers. The M101 is designed to operate on all types of roads, cross-country terrain, and in all weather conditions. There are no restrictions on the M101 for movement over primary and secondary roads, however, it is restricted to a maximum speed of 15 mph when towed cross-country.
The M101 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton, was manufactured in the 1950s and 1960s as the trailer for the M37 3/4 ton cargo truck. Multiple manufacturers produced the trailer under a series of contracts. The M101 remained in use for decades as a general cargo trailer towed by any of the commonly used military vehicles rated for 3/4 tons or more.
M-101 3/4 Ton Trailer at Ft. McCoy Equipment Park, Ft. McCoy, WI.
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