CDN M101 Trailer

[Duane Leiker]

Guys,
I have been finding conflicting information about the CDN M101 trailer. One chart I found indicates the payload as 1300lbs. Another was 500lbs..

What is the actual payload of the CDN M101 trailer please?

[chris vickery]

Which Canadian M101 trailer?
The early vintage M101 were 3/4 ton, later the 1/4 ton trailers also used the same nomenclature "M101"...
Makes sense doesn't it?

[Duane Leiker]

Wow, now I'm really porked. I asked because of the table below.

[Ed Storey]

It appears that the chart is comparing ¼ ton Trailers, so it is missing the M100CDN and the M101 should be M101CDN2.

[Duane Leiker]

Being 1/4 ton trailers, is the payload capacity correct at 1300lbs. for the CDN M101?
I need to know because I'm planning a cross-country trip (Washington, DC to San Diego, Ca.) and looking for a good trailer.
If the 1/4 ton CDN M101 trailer DOES have 1300lb. payload, I will be looking for that model for the trip. It will be towed by an M170 Ambulance.

[Ed Storey]

It is difficult to figure out what trailer you are talking about when you continuously use incorrect terminology. Canadian ¼ ton Trailers were manufactured in two types M100CDN and M101CDN2, and I just told you that information in a previous post - perhaps if you start using this terminology instead of constantly saying 'M101' it would have be easier to determine what trailer you were actually talking about.

The data plate on the trailer clearly lists it as a Canadian M101CDN2, so there is no excuse for using the incorrect name.

The listed payload in C-30-825-000/MS-000 for a M101CDN2 Trailer is 227 kg (500 lbs) - if this is the trailer type being discussed...

[chris vickery]

Ed, the M101CDN2 is also referred to as the "Iltis" trailer, correct?
I know the term "M101" gets thrown around loosely when referring to Canadian trailers, be it 1/4T or 3/4T models...
Perhaps some pictures may assist

[Phil Waterman]

Originally Posted by Duane Leiker

Being 1/4 ton trailers, is the payload capacity correct at 1300lbs. for the CDN M101?
I need to know because I'm planning a cross-country trip (Washington, DC to San Diego, Ca.) and looking for a good trailer.
If the 1/4 ton CDN M101 trailer DOES have 1300lb. payload, I will be looking for that model for the trip. It will be towed by an M170 Ambulance.

Hi Duane

With the MVPA Convoy Starting September 19th just wondered if you were taking part?

Cheers Phil

[rob love]

The payload on the earlier 1/4 ton trailers was very ilmited due to the use of truck springs (Jeep) used on the trailer instead of proper trailer springs. Truck springs will not hold a load like the way properly designed trailer springs will. The M101Cdn2 (Iltis trailer) has trailer springs, so in that regard are superior to the earlier trailers which used truck components, likely for commonality. The commonality would reduce the numebr of spare parts required to be carried in the supply system.

The trailer ratings are cross country. They ussualy can be increased 50% to 100% for highway travel. I would suggest that in the case of the M101Cdn2, the real limiting factor for the trailer is the smallish size. The springs are, if memory serves, rated for 3,000 pounds, the michelin tires will handle 8,000 pounds. The hitch would likely be good for 30,000.

Perhaps the weak point is those little tiny wheel bearings, which are often neglected. They need regular (annual) repacking.

Of course, as with any trailer, you have to ensure sufficient toungue weight, or you will observe the trailer bouncing back and forth in the next lanes in your rear view mirror.