M-105 1 1/2 ton 2-Wheel Cargo Trailer (G-754)

The M-105 1 1/2 ton 2-Wheel Cargo Trailer (G-754) was developed in tandem with the M-series of cargo trucks that were fielded in the 1950s to replace the World War II vintage vehicles. The M105 trailers were equipped with 9:00x20 tires to match the M211 2 1/2 ton truck and other cargo trucks. With the same tires, the combination truck and trailer would ride at the same height.

The ton and a half cargo rating of the M105 was for off-road performance. On highway, the M105 trailer would carry up to 5,500 pounds. The construction of the M105 trailers allowed it to be completely submerged when fording. It was equipped with air over hydraulic brakes and a mechanical hand brake.

One of many 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade M105 1 1/2 ton Cargo trailers lined up for loading on a maritime prepositioning ship, Wilmington, NC, 29 March 1985
One of many 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade M105 1 1/2 ton Cargo trailers lined up for loading on a maritime prepositioning ship, Wilmington, NC, 29 March 1985.

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M-105 1 1/2 ton 2-Wheel Cargo Trailer (G-754)

The M105 trailers are based on the M103 Chassis, Trailer, 1 1/2 ton. The M105 and M105A1 trailers were constructed of steel while the M105A2 used wood and steel. The M105A2 variant also lacked the support leg and landing gear of the other models.

The M104 1 1/2 to cargo trailer was very similar to the M105, but was equipped with 11:00x20 tires to match the M34 and M135 2 1/2 ton cargo trucks. Externally, the M104 series trailers are very similar to the M105.

The manual for the M105 cargo trailer 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.

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Characteristics of the Trailer, Cargo, 1 1/2 Ton, Two Wheel, M105

Net weight 2,650 lbs
Max gross wt 7,150 lbs
Total length 165.5 in
Cargo body length 110 in
Total width 83 in
Cargo body width 74 in
Cargo deck height above ground 37 in
Cargo load height under bows 60 in
Cargo load height to top of side racks 45 in
Cargo load height to top of side panels 18 in

Note: Table based on the M105A1 variant.

M105 variants tabulated:

  • M105A1 (FSN 2330-835-8631)
  • M105A2 (FSN 2330-141-8050)
  • M105A2C (FSN 2330-542-5689)

Trailer, Cargo, 1 1/2 Ton, Two Wheel, M105 Photo Gallery

1953 Fruehauf XM105E3 1 1/2 ton Trailer. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
1953 Fruehauf XM105E3 1 1/2 ton Trailer. Photo: Government Liquidation.com

M-105 1 1/2 ton Trailer. Photo courtesy of Eastern Surplus & Equipment Company
M-105 1 1/2 ton Trailer. Photo courtesy of Eastern Surplus & Equipment Company.

M-105 trailer
M-105 trailer.

M-105 1 1/2 ton trailer located at Texas National Guard, Dallas. Photo courtesy Bob Pettit
M-105 1 1/2 ton trailer located at Texas National Guard, Dallas. Photo courtesy Bob Pettit.

At the Pentagon, Military District of Washington Engineer Company Technical Rescue Engineers rest by an M1097 HMMWV and M105 trailer before resuming search operations, 12 September 2001
At the Pentagon, Military District of Washington Engineer Company Technical Rescue Engineers rest by an M1097 HMMWV and M105 trailer before resuming search operations, 12 September 2001.