M55A2, need info on this model.

[superbug]

I did a search but nothing about years and specs. Can you tell me what era is this truck from, what does the long bed version weigh, double frame? Any other tidbits you M55 folks can share. 923 vs M55...which would you buy? TIA

 

[Warthog]

M55 Truck, Cargo, XLWB, 5 Ton, 6x6

 

[superbug]

M55 Truck, Cargo, XLWB, 5 Ton, 6x6

That info is real basic. Any other info.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

you going to Bob it?

 

[emr]

923 is a standard wheel base drop side non winch I would go for the long bow oldy

 

[KsM715]

That info is real basic. Any other info.

Did you go to the linked page on that web page?

http://olive-drab.com/od_mvg_www_deuce_m39.php


Are you a manual or auto type? Want something simple and different or something thats coming out by the hundreds (so everyone and their dog has one) and more complicated to work on?

 

[porkysplace]

With the M55A2 you can put a shelter in the back and still have a nice porch.

 

[superbug]

Did you go to the linked page on that web page?

US Military M-39 Series 5-ton, 6x6 Trucks


Are you a manual or auto type? Want something simple and different or something thats coming out by the hundreds (so everyone and their dog has one) and more complicated to work on?

Looking at a long bed manual trans but wondering if a 923 would be a better truck or if the 55 is just an earlier version of it. The site says it is a bigger M35 and that suits me fine. Also wondering how much its weighs

 

[vtdeucedriver]

The M36 was your long wheelbase version of the M35. The M55 is a old school 5 ton and its no where near like the 923

 

[Warthog]

That info is real basic. Any other info.

If you download the TM 9-2320-211-10 Tech manual it will give you a bunch of information.

This is how most of the military trucks list the specs.

 

[hndrsonj]

Which motor is in the M55? How much are you going to drive it? The price will be quite different too. I would go with a 900 series if you can afford it.

 

[11Echo]

Which motor is in the M55? How much are you going to drive it? The price will be quite different too. I would go with a 900 series if you can afford it.

Likely candidate.

 

[73m819]

Then you have the m814, same truck as the m55 (long wb) only has a 855, 250 cummins, the m55 had a gasser, the m55a1 had the mack, the m55a2 had the multi,

In the 900 5t series the m927 long wb wo/w and the m928 long wb w/w, these are basicly the same truck as the m55/m814 only with the air brakes, up graded power train and hyd. winch

ALL of the above are long wheel base 5t cargo trucks with the SAME bed that is 20' long

 

[superbug]

After talking to one of the fine members here it looks like a M809 series cargo will be the way to go for what I want since it comes with the better 250 Cummins engine with a standard trans. Thanks for all the replies folks. Great site!