M101 Trailer Questions

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aeo

Well-known member
I am looking at getting a 1960's M101 trailer, I know nothing about them but it would look good behind the 110 and we have a bunch of projects around the house that slightly justify the purchasing of a trailer. I'm sure there are more practical approaches to this.

What do I need to look for issue wise? Any areas that rust more than others? What is the typical cost of one? I have a talent for over-paying and under-selling. Do they match the wheel bolt pattern of the 110 and 90?

Thanks,
Alex
 
Napalm00

Napalm00

Technical Excellence Contributor
Generally onev with an uncut tub and no tailgate is worth more than something with a cut tub. The tubs tend to rust out before the frames do. Look for one that still has the Tip-Up foot or one that's been converted to use a crank and wheel style leveler. Keep in mind these trailers are too small to even carry a sheet of plywood and really are just for throwing shit in them from the top, kind of useless. The bolt pattern is not compatible with the Rover Wheels. There is a British version of this trailer type called the Sankey that uses the Rover wheel pattern.

Expect to pay $800-$1000 for a well used one

Tldr: uselessly small and expensive, I've owned one
 
rocky

rocky

NAS-ROW Addict
There is a FB group for M101 and M416 (the US version).

I have a 1966 M416 (Stevens) which has proven very useful. Heaviest load has been a yard of top soil. That stuff is heavy!
 
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Red90

Well-known member
Wide track Sankey makes the most sense. Same track and wheels as a Defender. Surge brakes, tailgate, bigger box.
 
javelinadave

javelinadave

Administrator
Staff member
I have owned several utility trailers over the years, both military and civilian. The most useful trailer was a 5x8 foot flatbed trailer with 1 foot sides and a ramp. Easy to load, hauled a lot and easy to unload. The most useless trailer was an M-416. PITA to load, unload and to back up. I made the 416 into an adventure trailer which was good but it still wouldn’t haul anything.
Do stay away from the Humvee trailers. They are to wide, to tall and to heavy for a Defender.
 
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