The M-882 Truck, Cargo, 1 1/4 ton, 4x4 w/28v, 60-Amp and Communications Kit (NSN 2320-00-579-8957) is a model of the M880 Dodge Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicles (CUCV) series of trucks. The linked page provides more information on the general characteristics of the Dodge CUCV trucks and a directory of links to Olive-Drab.com pages for other models of the series.
The Truck, Cargo, 1 1/4 ton, 4x4 M-882 is not visually distinct from the M880 cargo truck. The only significant difference is the installed 24 volt, 60-Amp Generator Kit and Communications Kit.
Tabulated data for the Truck, Cargo, 1 1/4 ton, 4x4 M-882 CUCV:
Engine
318 cid gasoline V8, 150 bhp @ 4000 rpm, 230 ft-lbs torque @ 2400 rpm with 2 bbl Carter or Holley carb
Transmission
Chrysler Torqueflite 727 Automatic, 3 fwd, 1 rev
Transfer Case
New Process NP203, 2 speed, full-time 4x4, chain drive
Axles
Dana 44 front, Dana 60 rear, 4.10:1
Curb Weight
4648 lbs (2108 kg)
Payload
2500 lbs (1134 kg)
GVW
7748 lbs (3515 kg)
Wheelbase
131.00 in (332.74 cm)
Length
218.74 in (555.6 cm)
Width
79.50 in (201.93 cm)
Height
73.85 in (187.58 cm)
Electrical
12 volt system plus add-on 24 volt, 60-Amp Generator Kit
Reference drawing of M-882 Truck, Cargo, 1 1/4 ton, 4x4 w/60-Amp and Communications Kit.
Dodge M-882 Truck, Cargo, 1 1/4 ton, 4x4 w/60-Amp and Communications Kit. Photo: Courtesy of Brian Redick. Thanks to Bart Schiks for correcting error in weight class.
