Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

TM 9-2330-202-14&P

Section II.

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

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Change 2 adds the M101A1. Specific M101A1 information is contained in this

chapter and designated in the chapter and section indexes.

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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Location and Description of Major Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Location and Contents of Data Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Differences Between Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.

CHARACTERISTICS

All trailers are designed to be towed by a towing vehicle without airbrake connections. A handbrake

lever and cable assembly located on each side of the trailer activates a handbrake at each wheel.

Control of each handbrake is independent.

In addition to handbrake lever-activated handbrakes, the trailers are equipped with an inertia-actu-

ated hydraulic brake system. For principles of operation of this system, refer to Section III of this

chapter.

All trailers have a single axle with two wheels.

The trailer suspension consists of two leaf spring assemblies and shock absorbers.

The M116A2E1 and M116A3 are equipped with a dropped axle, frame, and spring assemblies that

allow for a greater payload than the other models. M101A1 is equipped with tube type, bias ply tires

with 5 lug mounted wheels. A2 and A3 models are equipped with surge brakes. A2 models use the 8

lug CUCV style tubeless wheels and tires. A3 models use run flat tires.

The cargo body, which is a feature of M101 Series trailers, can be easily removed. The old-style

cargo body is being phased out. The new-style cargo body adds reinforcements and U-bolt lift points

to ensure that the cargo body can be lifted without danger and without using spreader bars.

A rear stabilizer may be added to provide greater stability when the trailer is carrying generator sets.

Use of the stabilizer is optional for all other applications.

CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES

Maximum towing speeds with maximum payload evenly distributed are: highway, 50 miles per hour

(80 kph); and cross-country, 6 miles per hour (10 kph).

Maximum payload varies with model designation. Refer to paragraph 1-15.

The cargo capacity of the M101 Series trailers may be increased by installing a rack and tailgate

assembly. A canvas cover assembly may be used to protect cargo from the weather.

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