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Chart of Military Semitrailers, Van

M119A1 Semitrailer, Van, 6-ton, single axle, 2-Wheel, manufactured by Lyncoach Truck Co. Inc, Delivered January 1968. Courtesy: Government Liquidation LLC
M119A1 Semitrailer, Van, 6-ton, single axle, 2-Wheel, manufactured by Lyncoach Truck Co. Inc, Delivered January 1968. Courtesy: Government Liquidation LLC.

Military semi-trailer vans were produced in a large variety of models to suit the needs of the user organizations within the US military. Vans served as command posts, workshops, electronic equipment centers, cargo logistics vehicles, parts storage lockers, and many other uses. In some cases, there is very little difference between models. However, the small difference was important for some function and a new model was created to distinguish it.

In the 1990s and later, many functions of semitrailer vans have been replaced by standard containers or shelters.

Vehicle Description Photo Link
M-119 M-119 Semitrailer, Van, 6-ton, single axle, 2-Wheel (G-751) M-119 Semitrailer, Van, 6-ton, single axle, 2-Wheel (G-751)
M-128 M-128 Semitrailer, Van, 12-ton, Cargo, 4-wheel (G-750) M-128 Semitrailer, Van, 12-ton, Cargo, 4-wheel (G-750)
M-129 M-129 Semitrailer, Van, 12-ton, Cargo, 4-wheel (G-750) M-129 Semitrailer, Van, 12-ton, Cargo, 4-wheel (G-750)
M-146 M-146 Semitrailer, Van, Shop, 6-ton, single axle, 2-Wheel (G-751)  
M-313 M-313 Semitrailer, Van, Expansible, 6-ton, two axle, 4-Wheel (G-819)  
M-348 M-348 Semitrailer, Van, Electronic, Tactical, 6-Ton, 28-Foot, 2-Wheel  
M-349 M-349 Semitrailer, Van, Refrigerator, 7 1/2-ton, single axle, 2-Wheel (G-815 & G-820)
Manual TM 9-8244		  
M-373 M-373 Semitrailer, Van, Electronic, Tactical 6-Ton, 30-Foot, 4-Wheel  
M-447 M-447 Semitrailer, Van, Shop, Folding Sides, 6-Ton, 4 Wheel (G-819) M-447 Semitrailer, Van, Shop, Folding Sides, 4 Wheel
XM574 XM574, Semitrailer, Van: Electronic, 10 ton, 2 axle, 4 wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM654 XM654, Semitrailer, Van: Telemetry Equipment, 10 ton, 2 axle, 4 wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM680 XM680, Semitrailer, Van: Electronic Equipment, 10 ton, 2 axle, 4 wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM-738 XM-738 Semitrailer, Van: Telephone Equipment, 6 Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM-739 XM-739 Semitrailer, Van: Switchboard Equipment, 6 Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
M-750 M-750 Semitrailer, Van, Repair Parts Storage, 6 Ton, 4-Wheel  
XM822 XM822, Semitrailer, Van: Petroleum Testing Laborator, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM823 XM823, Semitrailer, Van: Teletype Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM824 XM824, Semitrailer, Van: Cryptographic Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM844 XM844, Semitrailer, Van: On-Line Electronic Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM845 XM845, Semitrailer, Van: Off-Line Electronic Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM847 XM847, Semitrailer, Van: Digital Terminal No. 1 Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM848 XM848, Semitrailer, Van: Digital Terminal No. 2 Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM849 XM849, Semitrailer, Van: Secure Voice-Dlectronic Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM850 XM850, Semitrailer, Van: Voice Switch Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM912 XM912, Semitrailer, Van: Computer Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM913 XM913, Semitrailer, Van: Computer Equipment, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel
See TM 9-2330-271-14&P		  
XM971 XM971, Semitrailer, Van: Satellite Terminal, 10-Ton, 4-Wheel  
XM991 XM991, Semitrailer, Van: Repair Facility, 10 ton, 2 axle, 4 wheel  
XM995 XM995, Semitrailer, Van: Test Station, 10 ton, 2 axle, 4 wheel  
M-1006 M1006 Semitrailer, Van, Electronic NBC, 6 Ton  
XM1063 XM1063 Semitrailer, Van: Electronic Tactical, 12-Ton, 4-Wheel (NSN 2330-01-224-9244)