M35A2
1975 AM General M35 2.5 ton cargo truck
USAF markings, 106th Air Control Squadron, Utah Air National Guard
M35A2C 2.5-Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck
This particular truck was an Air Force truck. It was assigned to the Utah Air National Guard and belonged to the 106th Air Control Squadron. There is a small outline of the state of Utah on the passenger’s side of the front bumper with 106 ACS in it. It is barely visible now. (Looking for a larger picture of the patch, info on and other data on the now decommissioned 106th ACS)
The vehicle was turned in to DRMO at Sharp Army Depot, sat for over a year there, had parts striped off it and was sold at auction by GL. The person who bought it sold it to me. I’ve replaced the troop seats, the windshield and the hardtop cab. It’s a great truck and that "C" version engine is a great "Whistler".
Currently it has a few miles over 6000 on it. I’ve left it with the Air Force markings as I was in the AF Reserves and Air National Guard for 7 yrs.
General Specifications
(each truck may be slightly different than others and may have been manufactured by other companies)| Name | M35A2C 2.5-Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck |
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Year | 1975 |
| Cargo capacity | Cross-country: 5,000 lbs Highway: 10,000 lbs |
| Towed load | Cross-country: 6,000 lbs Highway: 10,000 lbs |
| Height | 112 in (9 ft 4 in) (Reduced height 81 in) |
| Length | 264.25 in (22 ft 1/4 in) |
| Width | 96 in (8 ft) |
| Weight | Empty: 14,930 lbs Gross (cross-country): 19,430 lbs Gross (highway): 21,930 lbs |
| Van deck height | 50 in |
| Rear door opening | Height: 70 1/2 in (5 ft 10 1/2 in) Width (one door open): 31 3/4 in (2 ft 7 3/4 in) Width (both doors open): 51 3/4 in (4 ft 3 3/4 in) |
| Van interior dimensions | Height at center: 77 1/2 in (6 ft 5 1/2 in) Width: 90 in (7 ft 6 in) Length: 144 1/2 in (12 ft 1/2 in) |
| Pintle height | 36 1/8 in |
| Ground clearance | Under axle: 12 1/2 in Under chassis: 10 15/16 in |
| Vehicle/bridge classification | Empty: 6 Cross-country: 8 Highway: 10 |
| Wheel base | 154 in (12 ft 10 in) |
| Approach angle | 47 deg |
| Departure angle | 40 deg |
| Turning radius | 36 ft |
| Cruising range | 300 mi (max payload, @ 1500 RPM) 275 mi (max payload + max towed load, @ 1500 RPM) |
| Fording depth | 30 in |
| Tires | 9.00 x 20, 8 ply. Tire+wheel weighs around 200 lbs. |
| Tire inflation | Highway: 50 psi Cross-country: 35 psi Mud, sand, snow: 15 psi |
| Brakes | Hydraulic, with air boost and glad hands for towing trailers with air brakes |
Engine
| Engine | Hercules LD-465-1C 6-cylinder multifuel diesel with turbocharger |
| Power | 130 HP at 2600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 pound-feet |
| Displacement | 478 cu. in. (7.8 liters) |
| Engine weight | 1,650 lbs |
| Idle speed | 800-850 RPM |
| Operating speed | 1500-2600 RPM |
| Oil pressure at idle (min) | 10 psi |
| Oil pressure at full power (max) | 75 psi |
| Coolant temperature | 180°F to 200°F |
| Fuel consumption | 5-6 mpg |
Fill Capacities
| Cooling system | 32 quarts |
| Differential | 6 qts (each of 3 diffs) |
| Engine oil (crankcase only) | 20 quarts |
| Engine oil (crankcase and filters) | 22 quarts |
| Fuel | 50 gallons |