American Army Reo M35 6X6 Military Truck Belfast Northern Ireland

I'm down at the Ulster Folk and Transpot Museum for their American Harley Davidson Motorbike and American Vehicle Day. This is a fantastic example of a American Army Reo M35 6X6 Military Truck The M35 2½-ton cargo truck is a long-lived 2½-ton 6x6 cargo truck initially used by the United States Army and subsequently utilized by many nations around the world. Over time it evolved into a family of specialized vehicles. It would not only inherit the World War II GMC CCKW's famous «Deuce and a Half» nickname but forge its own legacy. The M35 started as a 1949 REO Motor Car Company design for a 2½ ton 6x6 off-road truck. This original 6-wheel M34 version was quickly superseded by the 10-wheel M35 design. While the basic M35 cargo truck is rated to carry 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) off-road or 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) on roads, they have been known to haul twice as much as rated. Trucks in this weight class are considered medium duty by the military and Department of Transportation. Type 22 1⁄2 (2,268kg)[a] 6x6 cargo truck Place of origin United States United States Production history Designer REO Designed 1944 Manufacturer REO, Kaiser, AM General, Kia and Ssangyong (South Korea only), Bombardier (Canada only) Produced 1950 – 1988 (M35,A1,A2) 1993 – 1999(M35A3) Variants M35A1, A2, A3 Weight 12,880 lb (5,840 kg) empty 17,880 lb (8,110 kg) loaded Length 274 3⁄4 in (6.98 m) Width 93 in (2.36 m) Height 111 in (2.82 m) to cab Engine REO OA-331 127 hp (95 kW) Transmission 5 spd.