Kaiser
M715/725
This steel soldier was manufactured by the Kaiser Corp. from
1965-1969. It was basically a beefed Kaiser Gladiator with heavier
axles, fender flares, and bed-box. The M715 shown here belongs to
Erik McDonald. Click here to see more of Erik's truck.
Click photo to enlarge.
Primary function: The Kaiser provides a couple of wheeled
vehicle configurations. These are cargo/troop carrier,
ambulances.
Length: 220"
Width:
85"
Weight: 5,180 pounds
Height:
95"
Engine: Inline 6-cyl, 230ci
Horsepower:
132hp
Transmission: Warner, T-98 four-speed,
synchronized
Transfer case: 2 speed, NP200, 1.91:1 low
range
Axles:
front: Dana
60
rear: Dana 70
full-floater
ratio: 5.87:1
Electrical
system: 24 volt/12 volt
Brakes: Hydraulic, 4-wheeled
drum
Fuel type: gas
Fuel capacity: 28
gallons
Top Speed: 55mph
Turning Radius: 28
feet
Tires: 9.00 x 16
8-ply
Configurations:
M715:
cargo/troop
M725: ambulance
M726: maintenance (primarily for telephone maint.)
