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By 1915, the US Army was using trucks tactically. When the US joined World War I in April, 1917 it began purchasing trucks in larger numbers. Early trucks were often designed for both military and commercial use, later military-specific designs were built. Since 1940 the US military has ordered over 3,000,000 tactical trucks. The US Marines have used both US Army and their own specific models, some are shown.

The "ton" (907 kg) weight ratings are the payload of a basic cargo version of the truck, not of the individual version.

The "wheel arrangement" designation is the number of wheels x the number of driven wheels. There are two wheels per axle, dual tires are counted as one wheel. Some series have both single and dual tire models.

"Total built" usually includes for US forces and any export orders.

1915

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  • Dodge 1⁄2-ton 4x2
    Dodge 1⁄2-ton 4x2
  • White 1+1⁄2-ton 4x2
    White 1+1⁄2-ton 4x2
  • Jeffery/Nash Quad 2-ton 4x4
    Jeffery/Nash Quad 2-ton 4x4
  • Liberty B 3-ton 4x2
    Liberty B 3-ton 4x2
  • FWD B 3-ton 4x4
    FWD B 3-ton 4x4
  • Ordnance standard 3-ton 4x4
    Ordnance standard 3-ton 4x4
Name and type[1][2] Build years Total built Notes
Dodge M1918
1⁄2-ton 4x2 		1918 1,012 Light repair truck for vehicles
White
1+1⁄2-ton 4x2		 1917–1919 Wide range of bodies
Jeffery/Nash Quad[a]
2-ton 4x4		 1913–1928 11,500+ Early models had 4-wheel steering
Liberty truck
3-ton 4x2		 1917–1918 9,452 built by 15 different manufacturers
FWD Model B[b]
3-ton 4x4		 1912–1920 16,000+ Wide range of bodies
Ordnance standard
3-ton 4x4		 1918 150?

1930

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  • Marmon-Herrington 1⁄2-ton (Model shown for Belgium)
    Marmon-Herrington 1⁄2-ton
    (Model shown for Belgium)
  • Dodge 1+1⁄4-ton 4x4 (1940 model)
    Dodge 1+1⁄4-ton 4x4
    (1940 model)
Name and type[1] Build years Total built Notes
Ford / M.-H.[c]
1⁄2-ton 4x4 		1939 Prototypes only Light repair truck
Dodge
1+1⁄2-ton 4x4		 1939–1940 Wide range of bodies
FWD
2-ton 4x4		 1930 100+ Cargo and tank models
Indiana 16x4
2+1⁄2-ton 4x4		 1934–1935 Open and closed cabs

1940

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In 1939–1941, the US Army Quartermaster Corps was developing a full, and largely standardized line of tactical trucks, that could all operate off-road, and in all weather. In 1941, trucks of 1⁄4-ton, 1⁄2-ton, 1+1⁄2-ton, and 3-ton load capacity, (4x4), and of 2+1⁄2-ton, 4-ton, and 7+1⁄2-tons, (6x6), were in production, and several other types had been added. These trucks were designated by chassis type, followed by their manufacturer and model. Early use of "M" numbers relate to the body and not the truck itself. During WW II, "M" numbers began to be used for new trucks as well. In 1945, all truck production halted.

  • Willys MB 1⁄4-ton 4x4
    Willys MB 1⁄4-ton 4x4
  • Dodge WC51 3⁄4-ton 4x4
    Dodge WC51 3⁄4-ton 4x4
  • Chevrolet G-506 1+1⁄2-ton 4x4
    Chevrolet G-506 1+1⁄2-ton 4x4
  • GMC CCKW 2+1⁄2-ton 6x6
    GMC CCKW 2+1⁄2-ton 6x6
  • GMC DUKW 2+1⁄2-ton 6x6
    GMC DUKW 2+1⁄2-ton 6x6
  • Diamond T 968 4-ton 6x6
    Diamond T 968 4-ton 6x6
  • Autocar U88144T 5-6 ton 4x4
    Autocar U88144T 5-6 ton 4x4
  • Brockway B666 6-ton 6x6
    Brockway B666 6-ton 6x6
  • Mack NO 7+1⁄2-ton 6x6
    Mack NO 7+1⁄2-ton 6x6
  • M1A1 10-ton 6x6 wrecker
    M1A1 10-ton 6x6 wrecker
  • Diamond T Model 981 12-ton 6x4
    Diamond T Model 981 12-ton 6x4
  • M26 12-ton 6x6
    M26 12-ton 6x6
Name and type Build years Total built Notes
Willys MB[d]
1⁄4-ton 4x4[3]		 1941–1945 639,000+ Also built by Ford as GPW
First "jeep" in the current meaning of the word
Dodge WC
1⁄2-3⁄4 ton 4x4[4]		 1941–1945 255,000+ 10+ bodies
Chevrolet G506
1+1⁄2-ton 4x4[5]		 1940–1945 168,603 15 bodies
GMC CCKW[e]
2+1⁄2-ton 6x6[6]		 1941–1945 562,750 12+ bodies
"Deuce and a Half", "Jimmy".
GMC DUKW[e]
2+1⁄2-ton 6x6[7]		 1942–1945 21,147 Amphibious version of CCKW
"Duck"
Studebaker US6[f]
2+1⁄2-ton 6x6[8]		 1941–1945 219,882 8 bodies
Diamond T 968
4-ton 6x6[9]		 1940–1945 30,000 Cargo, dump, wrecker
and specialty bodies
Autocar U8144T
5-6 ton 4x4		 1941–1945 2,711 Semi-tractor for pontoon bridges
Mack NJU
5-6 ton 4x4		 1941–1942 692 Semi-tractor for pontoon bridges
Brockway B666[g]
6-ton 6x6[10]		 1941–1945 219,882 Bridge, crane, cargo fire, van
and others by 5 manufacturers
Mack NM
6-ton 6x6		 1940–1944 8,400+ Prime mover cargo truck
Mack NO
7+1⁄2-ton 6x6		 1943–1945 2,050 Prime mover cargo truck
M1 Wrecker
10-ton 6x6[11]		 1941–1945 5,765 Standard heavy wrecker during WWII
Built by Ward LaFrance and Kenworth.
Diamond T 980
12-ton 6x4[12]		 1941–1945 6,554 Tractor for M19 tank transporter
Pacific M26
12-ton 6x6[13]		 1943–1945 1,372 Semi-tractor for M25 tank transporter
"Dragon Wagon"

1950

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In 1950 the next generation of tactical trucks were being developed. Sizes were rationalized, with 1⁄4 and 3⁄4-ton 4x4s and 2+1⁄2, 5, and 10-ton 6x6s. Trucks were military standard designs, 6x6 trucks used common cabs and similar fender and hood styles.[14]

  • M422 1⁄4-ton 4x4
    M422 1⁄4-ton 4x4
  • M38A1 1⁄4-ton 4x4
    M38A1 1⁄4-ton 4x4
  • M274 1⁄2-ton 4x4
    M274 1⁄2-ton 4x4
  • M37 3⁄4-ton 4x4
    M37 3⁄4-ton 4x4
  • M35 2+1⁄2-ton 6x6
    M35 2+1⁄2-ton 6x6
  • M51 5-ton 6x6
    M51 5-ton 6x6
  • M123 10-ton 6x6
    M123 10-ton 6x6
Name and type Build years Total built Notes
M422
1⁄4-ton 4x4		 1959–1962 3,992 USMC lightweight utility truck
"Mighty Mite"
M38A1[15]
1⁄4-ton 4x4		 1952–1971 Light utility truck
"Jeep"
M274[16]
1⁄2-ton 4x4		 1959 USMC Platform utility truck
"Mule"
M37 Series[17]
3⁄4-ton 4x4		 1951–1968 136,220 10 bodies
"Power Wagon"
M35 Series[18]
2+1⁄2-ton 6x6		 1950–1988 173,700[h] 8+ bodies by 6 manufactures
M54 Series[19]
5-ton 6x6		 1951–1965 156,900[i] Cargo, dump, tractor, van, wrecker, and others.
M123/M125[20]
10-ton 6x6		 1955–1969 4,132 semi-tractor for tank transporter
prime mover cargo truck

1960

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  • M151 1⁄4-ton 4x4
    M151 1⁄4-ton 4x4
  • M715 1+1⁄4-ton 4x4
    M715 1+1⁄4-ton 4x4
  • M561 1+1⁄4-ton 6x6
    M561 1+1⁄4-ton 6x6
  • M656 5-ton 8x8
    M656 5-ton 8x8
Name and type Build years Total built Notes
M151[21]
1⁄4-ton 4x4		 1960–1988 103,700[j] 1⁄4-ton utility jeep
M715 series
1+1⁄4-ton 4x4		 1967–1969 30,553 Ambulance, cargo, utility bodies
(Modified Jeep J-series truck)
M561
1+1⁄4-ton 6x6		 1968 14,274 Cargo and ambulance bodies
"Gamma Goat"
M656 Series
5-ton 8x8		 1968–1969 3 bodies for Pershing Missile System

1970

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  • M880 1⁄4-ton 4x4
    M880 1⁄4-ton 4x4
  • M817 5-ton 6x6
    M817 5-ton 6x6
  • M520 8-ton 4x4
    M520 8-ton 4x4
  • M920 20-ton 8x6
    M920 20-ton 8x6
  • M911 heavy 8x6
    M911 heavy 8x6
Name and type Build years Total built Notes
M880 series[22]
1+1⁄4-ton 4x4		 1975–1976 44,027 Ambulance, cargo, utility bodies
(Modified Dodge W-series trucks)
M809 series[23]
5-ton 6x6		 1970–1982 38,800 Cargo, dump, tractor, van, wrecker, and others
M520
8-ton 4x4		 1972[k]–1976 1300[l] Cargo, tank and wrecker bodies
Fully amphibious - "Goer"
M915 series[24]
14-ton[m] 6x4[n]		 1978–1982 9,505 Tractor, dump, tank, mixer
AM General/CCC models
M911 C-MET[o]
Heavy 8x6		 1977 Semi-tractor for tank transporter
(modified Oshkosh F2365 truck)

1980

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In the 1980s truck series began to be named from the initials of the truck type and are widely known by these names.

  • HMMWV 1+1⁄4-ton 4x4
    HMMWV 1+1⁄4-ton 4x4
  • CUTV 1+1⁄4-ton 4x4
    CUTV 1+1⁄4-ton 4x4
  • M929 5-ton 6x6
    M929 5-ton 6x6
  • HEMTT 10-ton 8x8
    HEMTT 10-ton 8x8
Name and type Build years Total built Notes
CUCV[25][p] M1008
1+1⁄4-ton 4x4		 1983–1986 70,889 Ambulance, cargo, utility bodies
(Modified Chevrolet K-series trucks)
HMMWV[q] M998[26]
1+1⁄2-ton 4x4		 1983–present Utility, ambulance, shelter-carrier
M939 Series[27]
5-ton 6x6		 1982–1987 44,590[r] Cargo, dump, semi-tractor, van, wrecker, and others
HEMTT[s] M977[28]
10-ton 8x8		 1982–present 962 Cargo, semi-tractor, tanker, wrecker

1990

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  • LMTV 2+1⁄2-ton 4x4
    LMTV 2+1⁄2-ton 4x4
  • MTV 5-ton 6x6
    MTV 5-ton 6x6
  • M916A2 20-ton 6x6
    M916A2 20-ton 6x6
  • HET Heavy 8x8
    HET Heavy 8x8
Name and type Build years Total built Notes
LMTV[t] M1078[29]
2+1⁄2-ton 4x4		 1991–present Cargo, van, and chassis for specialty bodies
MTV[u] M1083[30]
5-ton 6x6		 2005–present Cargo, dump, semi-tractor, tanker, wrecker, and others
M915A2 series[31]
15-ton[v] 6x4[w]		 1990–present Tractor, dump
Freightliner models
HET[x] M1070
Heavy 8x8		 1993–present 2,033 Semi-tractor for tank transporter
designed and built by Oshkosh

2000

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  • 7000MV 6x6
    7000MV 6x6
  • MTVR 7-ton 6x6
    MTVR 7-ton 6x6
  • LVSR Heavy 10x10
    LVSR Heavy 10x10
Name and type Build years Total built Notes
7000MV[y]
HD 6x6		 2005–present 9,500+ For export
(modified International WorkStar)
MTVR[z]
7-ton 6x6		 1999 Cargo, dump, wrecker
Used only by USMC
LVSR[aa]
Heavy 10x10		 2009 1,500+ Cargo, tractor, wrecker
Used only by USMC

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Military trucks of the United States.

Notes

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  1. ^ Also built by Hudson, National, and Paige-Detroit
  2. ^ Also built by Mitchel, Kissel, and Preimer.
  3. ^ Modified with driven front axle by Marmon-Herrington.
  4. ^ Also built as Ford GPW
  5. ^ a b Also built by Chevrolet
  6. ^ Also built by REO.
  7. ^ Also built by Corbitt (designer), FWD, Ward LaFrance, and White
  8. ^ Includes all built by 10 manufacturers.
  9. ^ Includes International Harvester, Diamond T, Kaiser Jeep, and Mack built.
  10. ^ Includes Ford and Willys/Kaiser Jeep/AM General built.
  11. ^ Pre-production models tested
    in Germany and Vietnam from 1962
  12. ^ Does not include pre-production vehicles.
  13. ^ Up to 20-ton.
  14. ^ Also 6x6 and 8x6
  15. ^ Commercial Heavy Equipment Transporter
  16. ^ Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle
  17. ^ High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
  18. ^ Includes AM General and Bowen-McLaughlin-York built.
  19. ^ Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
  20. ^ Light Medium Tactical Vehicle
  21. ^ Medium Tactical Vehicle
  22. ^ Also 18+1⁄2 and 20-ton
  23. ^ Also 6x6
  24. ^ Heavy Equipment Transporter
  25. ^ Navistar F7400 SFA 6x6
  26. ^ Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement
  27. ^ Logistic Vehicle System Replacement

References

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  1. ^ a b Crismon (2001)
  2. ^ Handbook of Ordnance Data (PDF). US War Dept. 1919. Retrieved 18 Mar 2020.
  3. ^ TM 9-803 1/4-ton 4x4 Truck (Willys-Overland Model MB and Ford Model GPW) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1944. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  4. ^ TM 9-808 3/4-ton 4x4 Truck (Dodge) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1944. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  5. ^ TM 9-805 1 1/2 ton 4x4 Truck (Chevrolet) (PDF). US War Dept. 1943. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  6. ^ TM 9-801 2 1/2-ton 6×6 GMC CCKW (PDF). US War Dept. 1944. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  7. ^ TM 9-802 2 1/2 ton Amphibian Truck, 6x6, GMC DUKW-353 (PDF). US War Dept. 1943. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  8. ^ TM 9-807 2 1/2-ton 6x6 Truck and 2 1/2 to 5-ton 6x4 truck (PDF). US War Dept. 1943. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  9. ^ TM 9-811 4-ton, 6x6 Trucks (Diamond T Models 968A (and others)) (PDF). US War Dept. 1944. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  10. ^ TM 9-813 6-ton 6x6 Truck (White, Corbit, and Brockway) (PDF). US War Dept. 1944. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  11. ^ TM 9-796 Heavy Wrecking Truck M1A1 (Kenworth Model 573, Ward LaFrance Series 5) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1953. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  12. ^ TM 9-768 45-ton Tank Transporter Truck-trailer M19 (PDF). US Dept. Of the Army. 1944. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  13. ^ TM 9-767 40 ton Tank Transporter Truck-trailer M25 (PDF). US War Dept. 1942. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  14. ^ Ware (2014), pp. 66–67.
  15. ^ TM 9-804A 1/4-ton 4x4 Utility Truck M38A1 (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1952. Retrieved 25 Jun 2019.
  16. ^ TM 9-2320-213-10 Operator's Manual for Truck, Platform Utility: 1/2-ton 4x4 M274 (and others) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1963. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  17. ^ TM 9-2320-212-10 Operator's Manual Truck, Cargo, 3/4-ton 4x4 M37(Series) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1973. Retrieved 30 Aug 2015.
  18. ^ TM 9-2320-209-10-1 Operation, Installation, and Reference Data Operator Level 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks (Multifuel) (PDF).
  19. ^ TM 9-2320-211-10 Operators Manual for Truck 5 ton, 6X6, M39 series (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1977. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  20. ^ TM 9-2320-206-10 Operator's Manual Truck, Tractor: 10-ton, 6X6, M123 (and others) (PDF). US Dept. Of the Army. 1977. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  21. ^ TM 9-2320-218-10 Operators Manual for Truck, Utility: 1/4 ton, 4x4, M151 (and others) (PDF). US Department of the Army. 1968.
  22. ^ TM 9-2320-266-34 Direct and General Support Maintenance Manual Truck, Cargo: 1 1/4-ton 4x4 M880 (and others) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1976. Retrieved 16 Jun 2019.
  23. ^ TM 9-2320-260-10 Operator's Manual Truck 5 ton, 6x6, M809 series (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 2003. Retrieved 16 Jun 2019.
  24. ^ TM 9-2320-283-10 Operator's Manual for Truck, Tractor, Line Haul: 50,000 GVWR, 6x4, M915A1 (and others) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 2006. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  25. ^ TM 9-2320-289-10 Operator's Manual for Truck, Cargo, Tactical, 1 1/4-ton, 4x4, M1008 (and others) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1992. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  26. ^ TM 9-2320-280-10 Operator's Manual for Truck, Utility: Cargo/Troop Carrier, 1 1/4-ton, 4x4, M998 (and others) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 2004. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  27. ^ TM 9-2320-272-10 Operator's Manual for Truck, 5-ton,6x6, M939 (and others) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 2004. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  28. ^ TM 9-2320-279-10-1 Operator's Manual M977 series8x8 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 1998. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  29. ^ TM 9-2320-365-10 Operator's Instruction Manual M1078 series 2 1/2-ton, 4x4, Light Medium Tactical Vehicles (LMTV) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 2005. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  30. ^ TM 9-2320-36-10 Operator's Instruction Manual M1083 Series 5-ton, 6x6, Medium Tactical Vehicles (LMTV) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 2005. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.
  31. ^ TM 9-2320-302-10 Operator's Manual for Truck, Tractor, Line Haul: 52,000 GVWR, 6x4, M915A3 (and others) (PDF). US Dept. of the Army. 2010. Retrieved 20 Jun 2019.

Further reading

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  • Doyle, David (2003). Standard catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles. Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87349-508-X.
  • Vanderveen, Bart (1998). A record of military Macks in the Services and beyond. After the Battle. ISBN 1-870067-09-6.
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