updated September 29th 2004: 12:00pm
Canadian Military Trailer: DEW 1/4 ton (m101)
National Defence
Trailer, Cargo, 1/4 Ton. SMP, ECC 131201
This trailer was produced under contract by DEW Engineering in 1992 to a total of 1,973 trailers. These trailers were designed to carry general military stores or cargo towed by an "ILTIS" truck. They have a capability of travelling at the vehicle's maximum towing speed of 80 kph (50 mph) with a payload of 227 kg (500 lbs). These units also have the capability of travelling in rough terrain at lower speeds, and also may be outfitted for amphibious travel.
SingleDual Tandem
Axle : Tubular/Solid Spindle, Model Standen 8877093
Tires : 6.50 16 XCL
Spring: Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring, 9 Leaves
Parking Break: Mechanical, Hand Lever actuated (Drum Breaks)
Type : 5 Bolt
Wheel : 5.50 x 16 Fs
Overall length : 114 ins (2.896 m)
Overall width : 60.0 ins (1524 mm)
Overall height : 42.0 ins (1067 mm)
Track width : 49.6 ins (1260 mm)
Maximum Payload: 500 lbs (227 kg)