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New Guy here, I am looking for any info on an M45 that I just purchased. Hope this is the correct place.
Here is the tag info:
MFD by Reo Motors, Lansing Mich.
MFD date: 1954
Model: CH-D-54
SN: 130135
Wheel Base: 178"
Total length: 277"
Max towed load: 10,000 lbs
Pay load 10,000 lbs
Max speed: 60 mph
2 1/2 Ton 6x6 M-45 W/WN
Stock #: G2742-8358196
Inspected by: EDM
Painted numbers on hood: US Army 41241229
Gas engine
5 speed trans
Based on what I have read, It would seem this truck was issued with single tires, therefore the lable "2 1/2 ton". If I am correct, there were very few issued this way in 1954, built by REO MOTORS prior to Diomond T. buying them out.
Any info on this is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Update:
pics tags and axle. Does it look like 2 1/2 ton?![SAM_1485.jpg SAM_1485.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/415/415362-dc42040ca8bc68b2c33826392dbce1a9.jpg)
![SAM_1486.jpg SAM_1486.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/415/415363-b5f052ecbceab17fb33e92d32e53fbfc.jpg)
![SAM_1483.jpg SAM_1483.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/415/415361-9a6e66ac4bbd25fcd3b7ad9fd72bfab8.jpg)
Seems big.
They are 6 lug, but could they have still been 5 ton with 6 lugs in 1954?
Here is the tag info:
MFD by Reo Motors, Lansing Mich.
MFD date: 1954
Model: CH-D-54
SN: 130135
Wheel Base: 178"
Total length: 277"
Max towed load: 10,000 lbs
Pay load 10,000 lbs
Max speed: 60 mph
2 1/2 Ton 6x6 M-45 W/WN
Stock #: G2742-8358196
Inspected by: EDM
Painted numbers on hood: US Army 41241229
Gas engine
5 speed trans
Based on what I have read, It would seem this truck was issued with single tires, therefore the lable "2 1/2 ton". If I am correct, there were very few issued this way in 1954, built by REO MOTORS prior to Diomond T. buying them out.
Any info on this is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Update:
pics tags and axle. Does it look like 2 1/2 ton?
![SAM_1485.jpg SAM_1485.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/415/415362-dc42040ca8bc68b2c33826392dbce1a9.jpg)
![SAM_1486.jpg SAM_1486.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/415/415363-b5f052ecbceab17fb33e92d32e53fbfc.jpg)
![SAM_1483.jpg SAM_1483.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/415/415361-9a6e66ac4bbd25fcd3b7ad9fd72bfab8.jpg)
Seems big.
They are 6 lug, but could they have still been 5 ton with 6 lugs in 1954?
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