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    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.



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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.
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I dont know anything about them but now i want one!
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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
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It needs a radio.
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Pretty neat looking machine, but i doubt if I trade you my gator for it.
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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.
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I saw one at the Portland, IN show once.
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See a bunch of them at Knob Creek KY. machine gun shoot. Tracy Martin
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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.
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Originally posted by Tracy Martin TN Tracy Martin TN wrote:

See a bunch of them at Knob Creek KY. machine gun shoot. Tracy Martin


Tracy I did not know you were into that, a guy I work with goes every year.
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Claus, It's a hoot at the shoot! Bet big brother is watching us though. Tracy Martin
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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.  
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