M1031 Truck, Chassis, Tactical, 1 1/4 Ton, 4x4 Chevrolet CUCV
The M1031 Chassis is a model of the M10xx Chevy Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicles (CUCV) series of trucks. The linked page provides more information on the general characteristics of the Chevrolet CUCV trucks, varaints and kits, and a directory of links to Olive-Drab.com pages for other models of the series.
The M1031 (NSN 2320-01-133-5368) provides a CUCV cab, powertrain, and chassis ready for the attachment of specialized bodies to meet military purposes. For the M1031, the most common body to be applied is the Shop Equipment, Contract Maintenance.
Tabulated data for the M1031 Truck, Chassis, Tactical, 1 1/4 Ton, 4x4 Chevrolet CUCV
| Engine |
GM (Detroit Diesel) 379 cu in. (6.2L) J-series non-emissions diesel V-8 engine, 135hp@3600rpm |
| Transmission |
GM TH400 (Turbo Hydramatic 400) automatic transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse speeds |
| Transfer Case |
Manual NP208 |
| Axles |
Dana 60 front, 10.5 in Corporate 14 Bolt rear diff (w/Detroit Locker). Lockout hubs on front axle. 4.56:1 ratio. |
| Curb Weight |
5250 lbs (3284 kg) |
| Payload |
3950 lbs (1793 kg) |
| Towed Load Allowance |
3000 lbs (1361 kg) |
| GVW |
9200 lbs (4177 kg) |
| Wheelbase |
131.5 in (334 cm) |
| Length |
212.9 in (504.8 cm) |
| Width |
81.2 in (206.2 cm) |
| Height |
76.3 in (193.8 cm) |
| Electrical |
12/24 volt dual voltage, 100 amp electrical system |
| Brakes |
Hydraulically activated, power-assisted front disc and rear drum service brakes, silicone fluid |
| Fording |
16 in (40 cm) w/o kit |
| Ground Clearance |
7.7 in (19.6 cm), rear axle @ GVW |
| Tires |
LT235/85R-16E Steel Belted Radials |
| Tire Pressure |
45 psi (310 kPa) front, 65 psi (448 kPa) rear, 80 psi (552 kPa) spare |
| Fuel Tank |
20 Gallons US (75.7 liters) |
Maximum Speeds At Governed RPM
High Range |
1st 25 mph (40.2 kph)
2nd 35 mph (56.3 kph)
Drv 55 mph (88.5 kph)
Rev 9 mph (24.5 kph) |
Maximum Speeds At Governed RPM
Low Range |
1st 14 mph (22.5 kph)
2nd 23 mph (37.0 kph)
Drv 35 mph (56.3 kph)
Rev 6 mph ( 9.6 kph) |
Table data from TM 9-2320-289-10, updated through Change 5.
Manuals for the M1008, M1009, M10xx Chevrolet CUCV trucks will be numbered TM9-2320-289-xx where the xx represents the maintenance level. You can sometimes find the CD version of M1031 Manuals
at Amazon.com. If you don't find what you want at first, try different ways of searching Amazon. This link will often find Military CUCV parts.
M1031 Truck, Chassis, Tactical, 1 1/4 Ton, 4x4 Chevrolet CUCV.
M1031 Cab-Chassis dataplate. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.
M1031 Cab-Chassis dataplate. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.
M1031 Cab-Chassis dataplate for Shop Equipment, Contract Maintenance. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.
M1031 Cab-Chassis dataplate for Shop Equipment, Contract Maintenance. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.
M1031 Truck, Chassis, Tactical, 1 1/4 Ton, 4x4 with Shop Equipment, Contract Maintenance. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.
M1031 Truck, Chassis, Tactical, 1 1/4 Ton, 4x4 with Shop Equipment, Contract Maintenance. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.
M1031 Truck, Chassis, Tactical, 1 1/4 Ton, 4x4 with Shop Equipment, Contract Maintenance. Photo: Government Liquidation.com.
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