Just looking at this point but need to know what size would be the best size for behind a FJ40. Is a 101 to big? Around here I can find them but worry they are to big. (East coast, Delaware)
John
John
Biggest size ex-mil trailer for FJ40
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JohnnyC
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IMO they are big... but... there are guys that use them
i got a Bradley Trailer... size is perfect IMHO
trailers: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/military-type-trailer-thread.323513/
i got a Bradley Trailer... size is perfect IMHO
trailers: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/military-type-trailer-thread.323513/
If you're down in Deleware...if you keep your eyes open some M116A2s had an aluminum deck...pretty good weight savings over steel...but they are rare
Plus...are you referring to M101A1...or M101A2?...the later is the newer model
Plus...are you referring to M101A1...or M101A2?...the later is the newer model
Go with the M105! HUGE but can be pulled with a Liberty with ease........Stopping may be a problem.
M101 Bantam or M416 would be best.
M101A2 on a diet "they weigh 1300 empty"
a M1101 1102 also but they are heavy too.
M101A2 on a diet "they weigh 1300 empty"
a M1101 1102 also but they are heavy too.
Living in the Past
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I believe you meant CDN M101. Bantam made the 1/4 ton Bantam T3 during WWII and the Bantam T3-C (civilian) post WWII. Willys made a 1/4 ton trailer during WWII as well as a few others who made some in small numbers. The M100 was made area the time of the Korean War.
Living in the Past
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Here is the Southwest old Military trailer can still be found in good shape. Some as good as the CDN M101. I have 70 plus year old WWII still in good shape. Worst problem is the springs are soft and need to be re-arched. The CDN M101 I believe were ordered by the Canadian Military but never used. Just stored outside for years. Not knocking the CDN M101, wouldn't mind having one if I could find one local at a decent price. The tie downs in the bed are nice and easier to convert the hub/drum over to the LC six bolt pattern Here would be my trailer of choice if I could find one. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/unique-m416-style-trailer-project.312301/#post-4774455
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No doubt they are a nice trailer. I remember a Mud member imported a ton of them and was selling them here. This was in the Northeast adding shipping cost. There was a attempt at a group but locally from a broker in Canada. Person was hard to deal with and it never happened. Those in-bed tie downs are nice. My WWII trailer is only used to gather firewood at my cabin. The M416 is my workhorse. Would be nice to have a way to tie things like axles and engine from inside instead of over the top. Never had a issue with the side hooks holding, just in the wrong location some times.
There were about 2,000, built in 1992 (although a few may have tagged along into 1993 production IIRC.) They were intended for towing behind the Iltis, a VW-built 4x4 of very modest size and power. The Cold War was ending about then and Canadian forces in Germany were drawn down, which is where they were originally intended, besides logistics and training purposes in Canada. Don't know if any made it to Germany or not, but many did see use in Canada prior to the Iltis phase-out, when most went into storage and from there to sale.
Yes, a very nice trailer, ideal for towing behind a FJ40, if you can find one.
