m274 \'Military Mule\' ATV
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m274 \'Military Mule\' ATV:
$4900.00
The U.S. Military M274 \"Military Mule\" is a 4X4 gasoline-powered truck/tractor type ATV vehicle that can carry up to a 1/2 ton payload off-road. There were only 11,240 Mules produced between their introduction in 1956 and 1970 when production ceased. Approximately 5000 of those were either destroyed or left behind during the Vietnam war. More information and specs on the Mule can be found by checking out the bottom of this listing or by searching Wikipedia for the m274.This particular piece of military history is a collector\'s vehicle that is also fully operational. This Mule has received a complete restoration overhaul, to include: Engine: rebuilt mag, rebuilt alternator, new carb, new fuel pump, new heads, cylinders, pistons & rings, rods and bearings, and new spark plugs. All new engine gaskets and seals. New exhaust gaskets and new oil return lines. Drive train: New throw out bearing and all new transmission seals and new tires. Electrical: New battery, head lights, tail and brake lights and used horn. Body: Different more comfortable seat with armrests to help secure the driver in place, mirror, original tow bar and all original ID plates and bed covers.
Note: The switch between the starter and on and off switch I installed to run the lights. With the switch up and the engine running the alternator will charge the battery. If not using the lights you do not need to charge the battery because the mag will run the engine. With the switch up and engine not running for a few days, you could run the battery down. Parked and not running put switch down.
Video of this Mule in Additional Information:M274 is officially known as the Army Mule or Mechanical Mule. It was developed out of a requirement for an infantry ammunition, light cargo, personnel, and weapons carrier. It was adopted for service in 1957 and used with the US Army, Marine Corps, and to limited extent with the Navy, Seabees and Air Force. The first models, the M274 and the M274A1, had a four cylinder horizontally opposed, air cooled Willys engines.The later models, the M274A2, M274A3, M274A4, and M274A5 have a two cylinder, horizontally opposed air cooled military standard engine. The M274A5 has an aluminum platform while the other versions are constructed of magnesium alloy.The M274 consists of a platform mounted on two drop axles with four wheels. The engine is rear mounted. It has no suspension system other than low pressure tires. All models are equipped with full time four-time four wheel drive, two speed transfercase, and a three forward and one reverse speed transmission. A quick change mechanism allows for either two- or four-wheel steering on the M274, A1, A2, A3, and A4 models. The mule is equipped with a cargo retaining set of rails can be raised to accommodate the payload or lowered for shipping, storage, or flat bed operations. The seat (which can be adjusted to two positions on all models except the M274 and A3) and the foot rest can be detached and stowed underneath the platform for air transport. The driver can extend the steering column brace forward to allow operation while walking or crouching in front of the vehicle. The M274A1/A2/A3/A4/A5 are equipped for slingload operations. It is designed to carry a maximum of one thousand pounds of cargo over most types of terrain, but has no published towing capability as no hitch is installed. All models of the M274 may be turned on their sides or top to ease maintenance, repair, or lubrication operations.
The first Mechanical Mules, the M274 & M274A1, had a magnesium bed and axle housings with a four cylinder engine, four wheel drive and four wheel steering. The later M274A2, A3, & A4 had a magnesium beds and axle housings, four wheel drive, four wheel steering and a two cylinder engine. The last production model, the M274A5 has an aluminum bed and axle housings, with four wheel drive and two wheel steering. Optional A5 extras include electric starters, fording kits, wide wheels and fender kits. Mules will operate over all types of road, cross-country terrain, and in all types of weather and are capable of fording in up to 18 inches of water without modification. The Mule weighs only 860 pounds and its rated load is 1000 pounds. A spare wheel/tire is not included as the mule will operate on three seating....................1
length.................118.25in
configuration............4X4
width...................46.60in
towing capacity..........N/A
height: (at platform).. 27.50in
weight:
empty..........870lbs
loaded.......1,870lbs
wheelbase..................57in
tread....................40.5in
turning radius:
two wheel steering:
left................44ft 5in
right..............38ft 0in
four wheel steering:
left.............23ft 4in
right...........21ft 4in
ground clearance:
front...12in
rear...12.5in
fording depth...18in
cruising range:
5mph in high gear on highway.......approx. 150mi
25mph in high gear on highway......approx. 90mi
speeds transmission/transfer:
3rd gear
highrange........................25mph
2nd gear
highrange........................14mph
1st gear
highrange.........................8mph
fuel consumption:
5mph in high gear on highway..........17.8mpg
25mph in high gear on highway..........8.4mpgM274 MODELS 11,240 mules were made and approximately 5,000 were destroyed or left in Vietnam.
M274 Willys-2,452 built 1956 to 1960 A04-53 engine (4 cyl)
M274-A1 Willys-1,905 built 1962 to 1964 A04-53 engine (4 cyl)
M274-A2 Bowen McLaughlin/York-3,609 built 1964 to 1967 A0-42 engine (2 cyl)
M274-A3 Result of installation of A0-42 engine into M274
M274-A4 Result of installation of A0-42 engine into M274-A1 A
M274-A5* Baifield Industries-2,400 built 1965 to 1969 A0-42 engine (2 cyl)
M274-A5* Brunswick Corp. 874 of these were built from 1968 to 1970 A0-42 engine (2 cyl)* Two wheel steering **(THIS IS ONE OF THE 874)**
m274 \'Military Mule\' ATV:
$4900.00