nickd

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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gimpyrobb

Looks good! Are you gonna make a mount to carry the ramps? Gonna paint them OD?

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mangus580

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)

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acetomatoco

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.

mangus580

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.

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acetomatoco

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...

mangus580

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....

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maddawg308

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!

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nickd

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.

gimpyrobb

Mike, I asked because he has ramps in the pic.

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