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M543 Truck, Wrecker, 5 ton, 6x6 w/winch

The M543 Truck, Wrecker, 5 ton, 6x6 is part of the G-744 (or M-39) series of 5 ton 6x6 trucks. Details of the history, model numbers, and configurations of the M39-series of trucks are on the linked page.

M543 belonging to the Illinois Army National Guard, towing M151A2 jeep. Photo from Co. B (Maintenance), 634th Forward Support Bn., Champaign, IL.

M543 Truck, Wrecker, 5 ton, 6x6 during Exercise Team Spirit '84, S. Korea, 20 March 1984. An M-151 jeep is in the background.

M543 Truck, Wrecker, 5 ton, 6x6 on railroad loading ramp, Ft. Hood, TX, 15 August 1984.

M543 Truck, Wrecker, 5 ton, 6x6 w/winch. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
M543A2 Truck, Wrecker, 5 ton, 6x6 w/winch. Manufactured by Kaiser Jeep. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.

M543A2 Truck, Wrecker, 5 ton, 6x6 w/winch. Manufactured by Kaiser Jeep. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.

M543A2 Truck, Wrecker, 5 ton, 6x6 w/winch.