M274 Mule
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Topic: M274 Mule
Posted By: Claus
Subject: M274 Mule
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 4:10pm
Anybody own one of these? Kind of a predecessor to the Deere Gator and Kawaski Mules, kind of crude but they seem pretty rugged. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m981qrVzf5g - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m981qrVzf5g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xQUnqekc00 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xQUnqekc00 |
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Posted By: Joe(OH)
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 4:40pm
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My dad has one. We love it, use it for anything and everything. I cant believe they didnt build them for farmers as they work great for firewood, seed, feeding, etc. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. Joe ------------- Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. |
Posted By: R.W
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 4:47pm
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I dont know anything about them but now i want one! ------------- In Search Of: 1958 Allis Chalmers D17 Diesel serial #9643D |
Posted By: JimWenigOH
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 5:19pm
| I have one, along with some other military vehicles. Willys made the early ones with a 4 cylinder engine. Then other manufacturers started producing them, but with the new 2 cylinder Military Standard engine. They are 4 wheel steer except for the last version (M274A5) which was only 2 wheel steer. Used in Vietnam a lot. During its military life it was used as an ammo carrier, litter carrier (stretchers), 106mm recoilless rifle carrier and TOW missle carrier. Payload was 1000 pounds. No suspension, just the tires. Has 3 forward and reverse plus a high/low transfer case. Really neat vehicle |
Posted By: cwhit
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 5:54pm
| It needs a radio. |
Posted By: Steve-Ohio
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 6:11pm
| Pretty neat looking machine, but i doubt if I trade you my gator for it. |
Posted By: Rick of HopeIN
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 7:07pm
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saw a whole trailer load of them on the highway a few years back. There have been a few at Indiana shows.
------------- 1951 B, 1937 WC, 1957 D14, -- Thanks and God Bless |
Posted By: David Gibson (OH)
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 8:01pm
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I saw one at the Portland, IN show once. ------------- David Gibson http://www.darkecountysteam.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.darkecountysteam.com 1956 WD45 |
Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 8:05pm
| See a bunch of them at Knob Creek KY. machine gun shoot. Tracy Martin |
Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 8:05pm
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they are cool!, the older ones can be linked together electrically and the actions of the front will control all. The steering column can be swung around and it can be driven as you walk, nice toy, but they command a pretty price.
------------- Allis Express North Georgia 41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's, Ford 345C TLB |
Posted By: Claus
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 8:12pm
Tracy I did not know you were into that, a guy I work with goes every year. |
Tracy Martin TN wrote:Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 8:14pm
| Claus, It's a hoot at the shoot! Bet big brother is watching us though. Tracy Martin |
Posted By: Joe(OH)
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 9:13pm
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The machine gun shoot is a great time. We might be going this spring. As far as mules go I would put one against a gator any time. I dont think a gator will climb a 60 degree incline with 1000 pounds on its back.
------------- Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. |