By brian on Unrecorded Date: Edit

im trying to find out any info on the army mules .can parts be found for these? are they amphibious? who makes them ?what kind of powerplant did they have ? thanks for the help

By Henry Pitts (Henry) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I remember the army mules from the service - a long time ago! They are not amphibious and as I recall they had a horizontally opposed, air cooled, 4 cylinder gas engine made by Wisconsin. The engine was similar to a VW engine in layout. They were basicly a platform with 2 seats and a cargo area. We used them to haul ammo around the flight line rearming helicopters. Hope this helps.

By tom on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Brian,
Try this web site for the army mule:
www.public.usit.net/brantr/m274.html

By Douglas MacCullagh (Dougmac) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Brian -

Parts for Army "Mechanical Mules", "Gama-Goats", etc. Are indeed available. They crop up periodically in the "Supply Line" journal sent out to members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Check out www.mvpa.org for more information.

By henkemv on Unrecorded Date: Edit

The M274, known as the Mechanical MULE, was developed out of a requirement for an infantry ammunition, light cargo, personnel, and weapons carrier. The A1 had a 4 cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, while the A2, A3, A4 and A5 a 2 cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. All types were basically the same shape, though materials differed between versions (for example the A4 platform is made of a magnesium alloy, while the later A5 version is made of aluminium). The vehicles have 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steer, with the exception of the A5, which has 4 wheel drive, two wheel steer. Only the A5 has electronic ignition as standard. All models are equipped with a two-speed gear transfer and a three-speed forward, one reverse speed transmission.

These vehicles will operate over all types of road, cross-country terrain, and in all types of weather. It is also capable of fording in up to 18 inches of water.