Mechanical Mule - M274

[Wpns 421]

Hi Guys Sorry I have been out of the link and thanks to my son Alain I am Back. here are some pictures of our Mule. It is a M274A5 with quad steering. This is a great little vehicle, we use it for all kinds of things such as hauling parts, towing Carolle's M38A2 or just playing in the snow. As someone said these are expensive vehicles, the one we have cost us $6500 USD, we bought it from David Kelone in the US. He has all the parts and when he sold it he gave us extra parts such as plugs, points etc.
This vehicle will be going to all the shows this summer. We have modified a 3/4 ton trailer to haul it behind our CUCVs or it will fit in the back of a pickup with a 6ft box.

[The_Stainless_Steel_Rat]

Originally Posted by Wpns 421

Hi Guys Sorry I have been out of the link and thanks to my son Alain I am Back. the one we have cost us $6500 USD, we bought it from David Kelone in the US. He has all the parts and when he sold it he gave us extra parts such as plugs, points etc.
We have modified a 3/4 ton trailer to haul it behind our CUCVs or it will fit in the back of a pickup with a 6ft box.

is that a 6' or 8' bed needed on the pick up? Do you back it on with
foot basket facing toward the rear and overhanging the tailgate?
(Is the tailgate up or down with this hauling method?)

a photo would be nice!

(really hope its a 6')

Bryan

[The_Stainless_Steel_Rat]

http://www.merrickvillemotorpool.com...ruck_field.jpg

http://www.militarytrucks.ca/Images/.../M274_Mule.JPG

links to pictures from Merrickville Motor Pool
Looks like electric start with charging system and 4 wheel steer.

[Wpns 421]

When we got our Mule we had a Ford F150 with a six foot box. You need to load the Mule with the engine next to the cab and the steering towards the rear. Also the tailgate stays downs and to compensate for the weight on the tailgate you should have 2 2x6 ft boards 8 ft long and park the mule on the boards , this will distribute the weight on the bed and lighten the load on the tailgate.
When I picked mine up from Dave Kelone he had ramps to load the Mule.

Gilles

[The_Stainless_Steel_Rat]

thanks for the info Gilles, ok so take 2x 8`2x6 (or wider)
to help with load distribution and ramp it in with hand controls, got it.

[chris vickery]

So....Bryan. Am I to understand that both you and Fitton have Mules now?
I am eager to get mine back together. I have owned it since last October and it still looks the same as when I purchased although I do have all the parts to put it back together.

[The_Stainless_Steel_Rat]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

So....Bryan. Am I to understand that both you and Fitton have Mules now?
I am eager to get mine back together. I have owned it since last October and it still looks the same as when I purchased although I do have all the parts to put it back together.

My Mule had fun at Kingsville this past weekend!



Did you get all the manuals yet? You can buy a CD with all of them on it (Not recommended),
or Download most of them??? (Ask here and you will be directed where to get them or get them sent to you)

Those should help you in your rebuild

(Removed URL , if you need a manual please ask the board here and
you will be directed where to get it from for free (sorry to any I offended
by posting the original URL))

hope that helps

[The_Stainless_Steel_Rat]

so how many of you will be going to Kingsville this weekend?

I hope to meet you all there and get to know the faces behind the names
as it were. I am really bad with names and have short term mem issues
but I love to get to know everyone!

Anyone bringing a Mule to Kingsville Military Muster this weekend?

Chris what type of Mule do you have?
What has to be done to it yet to make you happy?
Love to hear more.

Wpns 421, Gilles, your M274A5 is it restored yet? do you have photos?

[The_Stainless_Steel_Rat]

Originally Posted by The_Stainless_Steel_Rat

thanks for the info Gilles, ok so take 2x 8`2x6 (or wider)
to help with load distribution and ramp it in with hand controls, got it.

ok here is what that looks like...



thanks again, works awesome!

the 2 slightly wider boards to the side are my Ramps (8' long 2x10s)

the wires on the tailgate are for the trailer I'm towing.