The Truck, Utility, ¼-Ton, 4×4, or simply M151 was the successor to the Korean War M38 and M38A1 Jeep Light Utility Vehicles. The M151 had an integrated body design which offered a little more space than prior jeeps, and featured all-around independent suspension with coil springs.

The M151 Truck, Utility: 1/4 ton, 4x4 (MUTT) for "Military Utility Tactical Truck", was a cold war 4×4 military utility vehicle developed by Ford. It was reputed lighter than the Jeep with an empty curb mass of 1,100 kg to be airlifted.

The United States military series of jeep known as the M151, came as a result of Ford Motor Company having been awarded the contract for development of replacement vehicles for the aging US military fleet of WWII and Korea.

Aug 23, 2010 · Production of the vehicles with this improved suspension, known as model M151A1, began by Willys Motors in December 1963. In January 1964, the name on the builder’s plate of the M151A1s being produced was changed to Kaiser- Jeep Corp.

Aug 5, 2015 · First-generation M151s entered U.S. military service in 1960. They were fitted with standard M-series components, light switches, tail lamps, and dashboard instruments, including a 24-volt waterproof electrical system. They had the small WWII style blackout marker lamps in their grilles, and a blackout driving light on their left front fenders.

M151A2 was the base vehicle for the TOW kits both Launcher & Carrier. Data and Detail Pictures.

Jan 22, 2020 · Not just a Jeep: Thirteen historic photos show the US Army's M151 1/4-ton truck in the field and in combat.

The size, sturdiness, and off-roading build made this arguable the most used vehicle of the Vietnam War, with over 100,000 M151 MUTT ¼ Ton 4×4 vehicles manufactured for the U.S. military by the 1970s.

Mar 7, 2019 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M151 MUTT (Military Utility Tactical Truck) 4x4 Multi-Purpose Light Utility Vehicle including pictures.

Jan 9, 2006 · Your resource for information and forums on the M151 Mutt (Military Unit Tactical Truck) and its family the M151A1, M151A1C, M151A2, M825 utility trucks, M718 and M718A1 ambulances.