TM 9-2330-213-14&P
Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Equipment Data
Location and Contents of Plates
Location and Description of Major Components
1 - 6 . EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a. The M103A1 and M103A3 chassis are used with the following:
(1) Cargo Trailer Series M105A1, M105A2, and M105A2C. Carry a maximum payload of 3000 lb
(1362 kg) either cross-country or highway.
(2) Water Tank Series M107A1, M107A2, and M107A2C. Transport water with a maximum
payload of 3335 lb (1514 kg) either cross-country or highway.
(3) Folding Side Shop Van Trailer M448. Equipped with a 110-volt electrical system and is used as
a mobile battery or paint shop. The M448 has a maximum payload of 3000 lb (1362 kg) either cross-country or
highway.
b. The trailers are designed to be towed by the M35 2 1/2-Ton Cargo Truck. Maximum allowable speed is
50 mi/h (80 km/h) highway and 30 mi/h (48 km/h) cross-country.
c. The trailers are equipped with:
(1) A 24-volt electrical system capable of operating under standard and blackout modes,
(2) An adjustable caster assembly to support front of trailer when uncoupled from the towing
vehicle.
(3) An automatic emergency braking in the event of trailer breakaway from the towing vehicle.
(4) Manually operated parking brakes used to secure the trailer when stopped or parked.
(5) Two-wheel single axle with leaf spring suspension to absorb road shock.
NOTE
All models of the M103 Series Chassis built after 1977 have two air lines.
(6) Single-line air/hydraulic (M103A1 and M107A1), dual-line air/hydraulic (M103A3, M107A2, and
M107A2C), or vacuum/hydraulic brake system (M105A2C) which receives air or vacuum pressure from the
towing vehicle.
