m101a2 value? (1 Viewer)
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With surge brake?
My guess would at least $1000
My guess would at least $1000
I don't remember what the A2 is about but the 101s do not fetch anywhere close to the 1/4 tons around here, usually. You can still get them for $200+ direct surplus and they are too big for most people. So I would say somewhere between $500 and $1000. And I think it should be closer to $500.
Mine cost $1100 from a local guy where my folks live. It is in excellent shape, has the surge brakes stake sides and bows.
I need a top.
I need a top.
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A2s have 8 lug wheels, Similar to HD pickups. Most have a surge brake. I have seen a 68 without it. Price depends on market. I paid less then $200 for my M101A1. Use it as a ulitily trailer at my cabin because the dump feature. Paid a little over double that for each of my two 1/4 tons (M416 &MBT) I believe in all markets your going to find the 1/4 tons will always be worth more because of the demand
Value depends on condition, features such as bows tarp and sides, and of course whether you are buying or selling.
I think I would like to get one and add a ram to make it a dump trailer. I have a 4 x 6 utility trailer that I haul brush, dirt and rocks with. I can tip that most of the time but I think the heavier M101 would be tough.
I think I would like to get one and add a ram to make it a dump trailer. I have a 4 x 6 utility trailer that I haul brush, dirt and rocks with. I can tip that most of the time but I think the heavier M101 would be tough.
the 101s have hand brakes on both axles. You are supposed to be able to lock the brakes, pull the pin and back up the trailer to dump it....
I have a tan one here in virginia that I'd sell for $400.
I have a bigger trailer (m105) I bought to put the bed on a dump truck and then I use the frame to put a fuel tank on to fill up my backhoe and tractor....the 105 is too big to pull behind a 1/2 ton to one ton truck loaded on a regular basis....it tows behind a dump truck fine though.
I have a tan one here in virginia that I'd sell for $400.
I have a bigger trailer (m105) I bought to put the bed on a dump truck and then I use the frame to put a fuel tank on to fill up my backhoe and tractor....the 105 is too big to pull behind a 1/2 ton to one ton truck loaded on a regular basis....it tows behind a dump truck fine though.
It is a one man operation. I use mine to dump quite regularly. I have also damaged the tailgate but I have found that some sledge hammer modification brings it right back into shape.
Just got this beauty for $280.00 ROCK ON!!
( it already has Jerry can mounts up front)
( Tires are brand new)
( it already has Jerry can mounts up front)
( Tires are brand new)
Just a point of order. The 101 doesn't have a "dump" feature per se'. The A-frame is meant to be disconnected UNDER the box so the A-frame can be folded up flat against the front of the box for transport purposes. It is not meant to be disconnected at the front of the box so it can dump. Busted up tailgates and tail lights is one side effect of this misconception. Another side effect, if you try to dump it far enough, is you will rip the wire harness apart unless you take measures ahead of time.
Beyond those problems, it actually makes a pretty poor dump trailer unless you're only dumping leaves or goose feathers. Get any serious amount of weight ahead of the axle and good luck getting it to dump, locked wheels or not.
I have never heard this before but it sounds reasonable. When I bought mine, I looked around on the web for information about it, particularly the a-frame bit as it looked like it did tricks. All that I ever found about it was that it was a dumping feature.
I have also experienced the 'weight ahead of axle' issue and the difficulty to dump. These can be levered but you need a second person for that. I haven't hurt the tail lights but the tailgate has several modifications. I dealt with the wiring prior to my first dump.
I figure I can beat on this thing forever and it will be as useful as it is right now.
If your trailer still has the data plate on the front you will see a diagram of what I'm talking about. If you unbolt the A-frame underneath, and then rotate it down the tongue will fold up flat against the front, and the part you unbolted will act as a landing leg to hold the whole thing up.
Just got this beauty for $280.00 ROCK ON!!
( it already has Jerry can mounts up front)
( Tires are brand new)
Holy crap! In that condition, and with a full set of racks, that's an easy $1200 here any day of the week!
A fair M101 will fetch $500 and a nice one with racks go as high as $1200 around here. These are the 3/4 ton trailers.
The ones that are dirt cheap are the larger M103/M104/M105 1.5 ton trailers. They are too big for anything but a 1-ton pickup, and even then they are overkill. They were designed to be pulled by a Duece-and-a-Half.
Where do you guys look for used M416 trailers? I would love to find a decent one to tow behind my cruiser.
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I'd start in the our classifieds and then your local Craigslist.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/420493-m105a2-m416-north-idaho.html
