Military Trucks Used by Civilians
Military trucks can be sold as surplus and purchased by civilians for a variety of purposes: daily transportation, heavy-duty personal or commercial work, off-road recreation and restoration as a collectible vehicle.
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History
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Since World War I, civilian U.S. automakers manufactured trucks for military purposes with an emphasis on 4-wheel drive and high-torque capabilities for superior hauling power.
Jeep Trailblazer
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Although not technically a truck, the military Jeep popularized the use of military heavy-duty vehicles for civilian use when surplus Jeeps were sold for civilian off-road work.
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Power Wagon
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The Dodge Power Wagon was a versatile military vehicle due to its moderate full-size pickup truck configuration. It was an early forerunner to today’s 4-wheel-drive pickup truck, according to Allpar.com.
Hummer
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The Humvee was developed in the 1970s to replace the Jeep and saw limited use as a civilian vehicle. The civilian version, named Hummer, manufactured to meet public highway standards, debuted in 1992.
5-Ton Models
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The 5-ton, 6-wheel-drive M-813 series military truck has seen extensive civilian heavy-duty work as soft-top or hardtop models with winch.
Vintage Still Running
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The M-35 model of trucks started production during the Korean War and changed little through the end of the Vietnam War in 1973, but it’s still used today for 2.5-ton civilian farm and cargo trucks.
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