From Turning Wheels, June 1986 article by Fred K. Fox |
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Serial numbers are shown on the plate below the drivers seat, left side |
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Serial number also on frame near left front wheel. |
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Cab numbers are on plate on firewall - no relation to serial numbers! |
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MODEL |
Starting serial number |
Ending serial number |
Production |
Comments |
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1941 |
M5 |
M5-001 |
M5-4685 |
4,685 |
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M15 |
M15-001 |
M15-1230 |
1,230 |
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M16 |
M16-001 |
M16-2524 |
2,524 |
probably more than 2,524 |
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1942 |
M5 |
M5-4686 |
less than M5-5000 |
less than 315 |
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M15 |
M15-1231 |
less than M15-2000 |
less than 770 |
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M16 |
M16-2525 |
less than M16-5200 |
less than 2,676 |
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1945 |
M15 |
M15-2001 |
M15-6000 |
4,000 |
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1946 |
M5 |
M5-5001 |
M5-19052 |
14,052 |
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M15A |
M15-6401 |
M15A-12414 |
6,014 |
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M16 |
M16-5201 |
M16-24651 |
19,451 |
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1947 |
M5 |
M5-19053 |
M5-42429 |
23,377 |
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M15A |
M15A-12415 |
M15A-19152 |
6,738 |
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M16 |
M16-24652 |
M16-46734 |
22,083 |
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1948 |
M5 |
M5-42430 |
M5-52682 |
10,253 |
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M15A |
M15A-19153 |
M15A-23500 |
4,348 |
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M16 |
M16-46735 |
M16-61405 |
14,671 |
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1946-48 |
M17 |
M17-001 |
M17-9014 |
9,014 |
Export only |
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TOTAL PRODUCTION - per alternate factory information |
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M5 |
52,541 |
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M15 |
5,823 |
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M15A |
17,100 |
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M16 |
61,339 |
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M17 |
8,997 |
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GRAND TOTAL: |
145,800 |
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NOTES: |
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First production date: November 1940 |
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Last production date: March 1948 |
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All M5, M15, and M15A trucks had 170 cu. in. Champ 6 engine, 80 hp |
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All M16 and M17 trucks had 226 cu. in. Commander 6 engine, 94 hp |
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WEIGHT RATINGS: | |||||||
M5 | M15/M15A | M16 | M17 | ||||
1/2 ton | 1 ton | 1-1/2 ton | 2 ton | ||||
WHEELBASE: | |||||||
M5-13 = 113" | M15-20 = 120" M15-28 = 128" M15-52 = 152" (M15 only) |
M16-28 =
128" M16-52 = 152" M16-95 = 195" |
M17-28 =
128" M17-52 = 152" M17-95 = 195" |