M200 Trailer - Non Diamond Plate?

[SteveKuhn]

I've looked at a number of these but they're all either fender-less or have only diamond plate fenders, steps, decks, and the like. That seems too modern to fit with my other 50s -> 70s equipment.

• Roughly when were the M200s introduced? (Can't seem to find that.)
• Were they made with non-diamond plate fenders like the 103s/105s/107s? Does anyone have photos?
• When did diamond plate come in to common use in military equipment?

Thanks.

Steve

 

[NDT]

WWII halftracks have diamond plate floors. On the M200, soldiers were expected to walk/climb on the fenders in order to service the MEP's mounted on the trailer. Hence the need for a non-slip surface. I think the M200's came out in the early 1960's, but don't quote me on that.

 

[Recovry4x4]

As far as date, this ought to help. Straight out of TM 43-0001-31.

 

[SteveKuhn]

Thanks for that info. I had seen that TM, but it's dated 1985, so I was looking for older. It also doesn't show fender or deck illustrations. All of the non-slip I have (and also the Ling's PBR deck) is sand paint. However, I didn't know about diamond plate in the half tracks.

Any other comments will be appreciated.

Steve

 

[Recovry4x4]

I've looked at a number of these but they're all either fender-less or have only diamond plate fenders, steps, decks, and the like. That seems too modern to fit with my other 50s -> 70s equipment.

• Roughly when were the M200s introduced? (Can't seem to find that.)
• Were they made with non-diamond plate fenders like the 103s/105s/107s? Does anyone have photos?
• When did diamond plate come in to common use in military equipment?

Thanks.

Steve

The TM I cited may be 1985 but it does show the 1968 date for when the trailer came out. Isn't that what you were seeking?

The 1953 M108 I formerly owned used diamond plate extensively as did the 1952 M275.

 

[glassk]

http://uttwi.com/m200.htm

that is from a supplier, it looks like non Diamond plate

 

[SteveKuhn]

I agree. That's the photo I was looking for. Now to find a trailer w/ those fenders.

Didn't mean discount that TM. I missed the earlier. I'm going to look up those other models. At least I now know that diamond plate is not a disqualifier.

Steve

 

[Recovry4x4]

Was just looking at the Utility Tool and Trailer link. That M200 they show there is a very recent production with the smooth steel. It has the single 22.5 tires. Looks like if you want something period correct for the 70's, the diamond plate would be the right stuff.

Also, the mil standard for this trailer was cancelled in 1990 without replacement. Hope this link works!
http://docimages.assistdocs.com/watermarker/transient/48494B1F10584B8E8E7963B68E989370.pdf

 

[SteveKuhn]

The link worked. Thanks. I saw some of the newer ones w/out dualies and didn't pay enough attention on that link. I guess my take on diamond plate needs adjustment.

Steve

 

[SteveKuhn]

They did make them with plain metal. Only one I've seen. Now to find one like it.

Steve