M-103 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, 2-Wheel

The M-103 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, 2-Wheel (G-754) is a base for the M105 cargo trailer and for specialized equipment carriers such as power units, generators, field kitchens, bath units, laundry, machine shop, welding apparatus, water tanks, electronic equipment and other uses. The M103 was introduced in the 1950s as a base for trailers matched to the M-series trucks with 9:00x20 tires.

The M103A3 (introduced in 1977) was equipped with dual line air/hydraulic brakes, an improvement over the single line of earlier variants. A mechanical parking brake is provided along with an automatic emergency brake.

The manual for the M103 trailer chassis is TM 9-8226 (April 1955) which covers all the 1 1/2 ton two wheel trailers of the time. TM 9-8226 was replaced by TM 9-2330-213-14&P. The October 1990 version supersedes TM 9-2330-213-14&P dated 30 September 1985.

Drawing of M-103 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, 2-Wheel from TM 9-2330-213-14&P
Drawing of M-103 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, 2-Wheel from TM 9-2330-213-14&P.

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M-103 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, 2-Wheel (G-754)

In addition to the M103 base model, variants of the M103 include:

  • M103A1 (FSN 2330-835-8629) (used on M105A1)
  • M103A2 (FSN 2330-049-8050) (generator trailers)
  • M103A3 (FSN 2330-141-8052) (used on M105A2)
  • M103A3C (FSN 2330-542-2181) (used on M105A2C)
  • M103AQ4 (FSN 2330-141-8051)
  • M103A4C (FSN 2330-542-2182)

When NSNs were introduced, the numbers had an added '00' or '01' after the '2330' for example: M103A3 trailer, NSN 2330-01-141-8052.

Characteristics of the Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, Two Wheel, M103

Net weight 1,660 lbs
Max gross wt 5,750 lbs
Total length 163.25 in
Total width 82.25 in
Lunette height 34.25 in
Ground clearance 16.125 in
Height to top of tire 40 in

Note: Table based on the M103A3 variant.

Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, Two Wheel, M103 Photo Gallery

Drawing of M-103A3 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, 2-Wheel from TM 43-0001-31 (June 1985), Page 7-27
Drawing of M-103A3 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 Ton, 2-Wheel from TM 43-0001-31 (June 1985), Page 7-27.

M103 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 ton with AN/MPQ-4 Countermotar Radar unit mounted, 1958. Operator's shelter is at the rear of the trailer
M103 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 ton with AN/MPQ-4 Countermotar Radar unit mounted, 1958. Operator's shelter is at the rear of the trailer.

Travel configuration (partially opened) MKT-85 Trailer Mounted Kitchen on M103A3 Chassis, Trailer, Boston, MA, December 2007. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
Travel configuration (partially opened) MKT-85 Trailer Mounted Kitchen on M103A3 Chassis, Trailer, Boston, MA, December 2007. Photo: Government Liquidation.com

Dataplate on M103A3 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 ton. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
Dataplate on M103A3 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 ton. Photo: Government Liquidation.com