M35 series 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck
| Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35 | |
|---|---|
An M35 2½-ton cargo truck | |
| Type | 2½-ton (2,268kg) 6×6 cargo truck |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1949–2000s (still in limited service by some National Guard units) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | REO |
| Designed | 1949 |
| Manufacturer | REO, Kaiser, Studebaker, AM General, Kia and Ssangyong (South Korea only), Bombardier (Canada only) |
| Produced | 1949–1988 (M34, M35A1, M35A2) 1994–1999 (M35A3) |
| Variants | M35A1, M35A2, M35A3 |
| Specifications (with winch) | |
| Mass | 14,880 lb (6,750 kg) empty 17,880 lb (8,110 kg) loaded |
| Length | 274+3⁄4 in (6.98 m) |
| Width | 93 in (2.36 m) |
| Height | 111 in (2.82 m) to cab |
| Engine | REO OA-331 127 hp (95 kW) |
| Transmission | 5 spd. × 2 range trf. case |
| Suspension | Beam axles on leaf springs |
Operational range | 500 mi (800 km) |
| Maximum speed | 58 mph (93 km/h) |
The M35 2½-ton cargo truck is a long-lived 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck initially used by the United States Army and subsequently utilized by many nations around the world. Over time it evolved into a family of specialized vehicles. It inherited the nickname "Deuce and a Half" from an older 2½-ton truck, the World War II GMC CCKW.
The M35 started as a 1949 M34 REO Motor Car Company design for a 2½-ton 6×6 off-road truck. This original 6-wheel M34 version with a single wheel tandem was quickly superseded by the 10-wheel M35 design with a dual tandem. The basic M35 cargo truck is rated to carry 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) off-road or 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) on roads. Trucks in this weight class are considered medium duty by the military and the Department of Transportation.