M105 Lunette Flip?

[Pinz25086]

I have searched but have not found an answer to my question. What was the purpose of the ability of flipping the lunette? What vehicle would tow a M105 except a deuce or bigger? Anything smaller would not have the air brake hook up so the trailer would not have brakes. Was this just the way that it was made and the part fits either way?

Wayne

 

[Barrman]

5 ton trucks, prime movers, CCKW's and all kinds of new and old vehicles were in service when the 105 came out in 1951 or so (I don't have "the book" here at work, so I can't tell you the exact year they came out). Things were not nearly as standardized as now.

 

[KsM715]

The pintle hitch on the M818 5 ton tractor is 31" more or less and the Deuce is 36-37" off the ground.

 

[drgreg]

The pintle hitch on the M818 5 ton tractor is 31" more or less and the Deuce is 36-37" off the ground.

My M813A1 pintle is/was lower than the Deuce also. Now with the 16.00-20s it's about the same height.

 

[wallew]

And I'd like to add a question.

Is the M105 lunette the same size as the M101 lunette?

Just curious if anyone knows.

 

[Pinz25086]

That makes sense. I have not been around a 5 ton so I did not know that they were at a different hight.

My M101 is a A2 and the lunette is completely different because of the surge brake. I am not sure of the A1.

Thanks for the input!
Wayne

 

[Nonotagain]

And I'd like to add a question.

Is the M105 lunette the same size as the M101 lunette?

Just curious if anyone knows.

The 105 lunette is fatter than the 101 lunette since its rated for 8-10K lbs.

 

[kipman]

A 101a2 will fit a deuce, been there done that.

 

[Pinz25086]

As a matter of fact, that is how mine was towed down from MI when I bought it. It did have a good amount of tilt but was told that it pulled great. The 101 is hooked to my Pinz and has worked well.