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2 Star General
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Newport, Delaware
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M116A2 Mule hauler
I have been welding, cutting, welding and ginding on the M416A2 generator trailer since Gilbert to get it ready for its transformation from generator platform to be an accecptable mule hauler. The distance between the fenders was increased, tie down slots were cut into the deck with plate steel reinforcement plates over the top, new shocks and a new master cylinder were added. The mule is so top heavy I elected not to use the military installed trailer tie downs and went with the trailer deck mounts using the ratchet straps to grab the mule in the rear and the front handles. Here is a shot of the first load test.
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4 Star General
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: cincy, Oh
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
Looks good! Are you gonna make a mount to carry the ramps? Gonna paint them OD?
Tough as nails and almost as smart!
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Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Western NY
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
The 3/4 ton series trailers offer 'tilt' deck.... ramps not needed.
Now you need to slap some of them jerry can mounts back on the sides 
You have the bows for the trailer? (I have a spare set I might part with)
Mike
Steel Soldiers Support Staff
1970 M35A2 W/W
1986 M1009
1952 M37
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4 Star General
Join Date: Jan 2007
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
I would use the stretch rather than the compression method of tie downs.. As a mule has no suspension, it matters not how high the tie downs are... Having all 4 tie down points near the rear is not good practice. I would run the tiedowns from the 4 trailer tie down loops to the axles, either with J hooks or axle straps much more practical and easier to rig.
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Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Western NY
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
You could also get the 'wheel' tie down sets like race car guys use.... its a 'web' of sorts that gets tossed over 2 of the wheels, (opposite corners) and ties down right to the bed.
Mike
Steel Soldiers Support Staff
1970 M35A2 W/W
1986 M1009
1952 M37
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4 Star General
Join Date: Jan 2007
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
Remember that the design is not for a tilt deck trailer, rather is is a folding drawbar so more trailers will fit in a fixed space on a rail car or ship deck or hold...the draw bar is not designed for stresses incurred in dumping...
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Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Western NY
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
Alas.... I did not say dumping
I would not use one of these as a dumping trailer, anymore than I would a snowmobile trailer which uses a similar design....
Mike
Steel Soldiers Support Staff
1970 M35A2 W/W
1986 M1009
1952 M37
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4 Star General
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Front Royal, VA
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
Looks pretty cool, Nick! I remember this trailer from Gilbert, and it was a good starter for the purpose you had in mind. Now, you have to paint the mule and the trailer tan to match your M35!
Mike
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2009 M200A1 trailer
2003 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L V-8 parts hauler
1997 Stewart & Stevenson M1078 LMTV project
1972 AM General M35A2 w/w, NA diesel engine
1971 Barnes US36ACG 350-gpm trailer-mounted pump
1970 AM General M35A2 wo/w, D-turbo "Smokey"
1970 Kaiser-Jeep M35A2 wo/w, D-turbo "Jayne"
1967 Stevens M416 trailer
1958 Dodge M37B1 gun truck project - Raider's Light Work
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2 Star General
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Newport, Delaware
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
Not sure what color to paint the trailer yet. It's been converted to 12v tail lights (light gulbs)and an M series trailer receptacle is newly installed on the pick up truck. Not sure about a tan mule Mike. I do have the bows and a green top so we may be going with USMC green on the trailer.
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4 Star General
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: cincy, Oh
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RE: M116A2 Mule hauler
Mike, I asked because he has ramps in the pic.
Tough as nails and almost as smart!
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