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Needing some clarification. The m275a2 is a tractor version of the troop carrier, correct. Are there any other differences?
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M275a2 Question
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sandcobra164
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Shorter frame / wheelbase, dual fuel tanks, spare tire carrier mounted above frame for starters.
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It’s a shorter wheelbase, about 1 foot if I remember right. No spare tire mount on the m275. Single long fuel tank on the driver’s side instead of the standard tank on the passenger side. Yes it’s the same series of truck as the m35a2 and most all major parts interchange with the exception of the fuel tank. There are some other minor differences but nothing to be too concerned about (driver’s running board, fuel lines, air lines/ tank brackets, etc.
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Excellent. Thank you. Do they have manual steering like the troop carrier?
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They certainly do.
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Yes they all still had manual steering from the factory. Occasionally air assist steering was added to trucks later on but it’s very unlikely to be on the truck you’re looking at.
Other than the stuff I mentioned above the rear quarter fenders, ramps at the back, and deck plates may be tough to find if missing.
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Is the M275 more closely related to the M342 dump truck? Similar frame length? Did they box the frame for the tractor?
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It’s more like the m59 dump truck. Same wheelbase, fuel tank, and similar frame (the tractor has the angle cuts for the ramps at the back). No frame reinforcements on either. The m342 dump is the standard wheelbase and has a reinforced frame.
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Thats fair. I thought maybe since the tractor might haul heavier loads then it might have ps.
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Nope. Armstrong steering only...
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Everything Dr evilporkchop said is true I should know I have a M275
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In the cab is a trolly brake mainly used during hooking and unhooking the trailer. The activation is from lever on a long stalk, off the steering column. definitely not to be used as a parking brake with the engine off. the "air line" hook ups for a towed trailer via the pintle and another set on a whip in front of the fifth wheel(back of cab). same for electric hook ups to trailers. Sliding rear window and metal hard top for most models except some very early ones. has a valve in the brake air lines to protect the cab from loss of air beyond the hookup for trailer on the fifth wheel. also a 5 gal fuel can mount behind the cab on driver side on diamond plate deck.
I believe there is also a model of this tractor that had a longer(standard deuce size?) frame. It also had a vertical above the frame spare tire mount similar to five ton tractors.
Most of the usual deuce cab accessory items are available for this such as air shift transfer case, heaters. Some may have had rear manual spot lights for night hooking trailers.
I believe there is also a model of this tractor that had a longer(standard deuce size?) frame. It also had a vertical above the frame spare tire mount similar to five ton tractors.
Most of the usual deuce cab accessory items are available for this such as air shift transfer case, heaters. Some may have had rear manual spot lights for night hooking trailers.
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The Model is the M48 truck tractor. You where talking about.
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MuleMac01
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Hey same year as my 1951 reo M275 nice to see one still living...
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was the m48 gas only or did some eventually get the multi-fuel diesel?
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gas
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Its unknown if any did but some might of fell through the cracks, but ya makes sence if the m275s got upgrades to A2.. why not M48s?
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Because they only made M48's for a year or two (think 51 to early 53), M275's were built a long time.
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