Ben Hur trailer

The Ben Hur trailer was a 1-ton World War II U.S. Army cargo trailer. Specialized variants, including a water carrier, were also manufactured.

1-ton Ben Hur trailer. 1943

Description

The Ben Hur trailer was nicknamed after its major manufacturer, the Ben Hur Mfg. Co., although there were many other companies that produced it between 1941 and 1945. Its primary purpose was to transport general cargo; the Signal Corps modified it to carry several different generators.

K-52 generator trailer, 1945, top view

Variants

K-52 equipped with a PE-95 generator
K-63 equipped with a PE-99 generator
K-63A equipped with a PE-197 generator
V-15 used for the AN/TPQ-2 radar
M24 ammunition trailer (used with M15 multiple gun motor carriage, auto 37mm & two .50 BMG)
M25 A-load carried a 25KW generator for the tire repair truck
M25 B-load carried spares and fuel for the tire repair truck
G527 water carrier, nicknamed "water buffalo"

Specifications

Weight (empty): 1300 lb
Weight (loaded): 3300 lb off-road; 4300 lb on-road
Payload: 2300 lb off-road; 3300 lb on-road
Cargo volume: 113 cu ft
Length: 145 1/2 in
Width: 71 1/8 in
Height: 73 in (with canvas top)
Axles: 1, with 2 wheels
Brakes: hand, parking only

References

TM 9-883
TM 10-1395
TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 sept. 1943
TM 9-2800 Military vehicles dated Oct. 1947
TM 11-227 Signal Communication Directory. dated 10 April 1944
TM 11-487 Electrical Communication systems Equipment. dated 2 Oct. 1944

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