Kaiser Jeep M715
Encyclopedia
The Kaiser Jeep M715 is an American
wheeled military vehicle based upon the civilian Jeep Gladiator
. In 1965 the design and developing for the M715 began. The U.S. Government purchased these trucks to replace the M37. Between 1967 and 1969 over 33,000 trucks were produced at the Toledo, Ohio plant. The overhead cam 6 cyl engines were not very reliable. They had been dropped from civilian models by 1968. The trucks were replaced by the Dodge M880 series.
Kia
is currently designing an M715-type vehicle named the KM450 for the South Korean Army on license from the U.S. Government. India's Tata/Vectra is also entering an M715 type vehicle as a candidate for the Indian Army's LSV requirement.
In 2010 Mopar
developed the concept vehicle Jeep NuKizer 715. It was a tribute to the original M715.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
wheeled military vehicle based upon the civilian Jeep Gladiator
Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is a full-size pickup truck based on the large SJ platform that was built under varying marques from 1962 to 1988. The Jeep pickup design was noteworthy for being in production for more than 26 years with only minor mechanical changes...
. In 1965 the design and developing for the M715 began. The U.S. Government purchased these trucks to replace the M37. Between 1967 and 1969 over 33,000 trucks were produced at the Toledo, Ohio plant. The overhead cam 6 cyl engines were not very reliable. They had been dropped from civilian models by 1968. The trucks were replaced by the Dodge M880 series.
Kia
Kia Motors
Kia Motors , headquartered in Seoul, is South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer, following the Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 1.4 million vehicles in 2010...
is currently designing an M715-type vehicle named the KM450 for the South Korean Army on license from the U.S. Government. India's Tata/Vectra is also entering an M715 type vehicle as a candidate for the Indian Army's LSV requirement.
In 2010 Mopar
Mopar
Mopar is the automobile parts and service arm of Chrysler Group LLC. The term was first used by Chrysler in the 1920s and has been in continuous use ever since. Mopar parts are original equipment manufactured parts for Chrysler vehicles...
developed the concept vehicle Jeep NuKizer 715. It was a tribute to the original M715.
Jeep M715 Series
M715 variants include:- M715 - cargo/troop carrier
- M724 - cab/chassis
- M725 - ambulance
- M726 - telephone maintenance
Specifications
- Length:
- With winch 220.75 in (5,607 mm)
- Without winch 209.75 in (5,328 mm)
- Width: 85 in (2,159 mm)
- Height:
- At bed (with cargo cover installed) 87.7 in (2,228 mm)
- At cab 75 in (1,905 mm), Reducible to 59 in (1,499 mm)
- Weight: 5180 lb (2,349.6 kg)
- Engine: Inline 6-cyl, 230.5ci overhead camshaft TornadoJeep Tornado engineThe Jeep 6-230 Tornado engine was a postwar U.S. designed mass-produced overhead cam automobile engine. It was introduced in mid-year 1962 and replaced the flathead 6-226 Super Hurricane, which had been in use since 1954. It is still the only engine designed, developed, and built by Jeep and used...
- Horsepower: 132.5 hp
- Transmission: Warner, T-98 four-speed, synchronized
- Transfer case: 2 speed, NP200, 1.91:1 low range
- Axles:
- front: Dana 60Dana 60The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Corp. and used in OEM "heavy duty" pickup applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ford. There are rear axle and four wheel drive front steering versions of the Dana 60. It can be readily identified by its straight axle...
- rear: Dana 70Dana 70The Dana/Spicer Model 70 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Corp. and has been used in OEM heavy duty applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford. It can be identified by its straight axle tubes, 10 bolt asymmetrical cover, and a "70" cast in to the housing and is visually similar to the...
full-floater - ratio: 5.87:1
- front: Dana 60
- Electrical system: 24 volt utilizing two 12 volt batteries in series
- Brakes: Hydraulic, 4-wheeled drum
- Fuel type: gas
- Fuel capacity: 28 US gal (106 l; 23 imp gal)
- Top speed: 55 mph (89 km/h)
- Turning radius: 28 feet (9 m)
- Tires: 9.00 x 16 8-ply
Trivia
- The Kaiser Jeep M715 is called a 1¼ ton, or Five quarter ton truck.
- It was built for the U.S. military based on the civilian Jeep GladiatorJeep GladiatorThe Jeep Gladiator is a full-size pickup truck based on the large SJ platform that was built under varying marques from 1962 to 1988. The Jeep pickup design was noteworthy for being in production for more than 26 years with only minor mechanical changes...
. - The M715 family saw service in Vietnam, Korean DMZ and European bases
- The M715 family was produced from 1967 through 1969.