The Truck, Utility, l/4-Ton, 4×4, M151 (M151 ) was the successor to the Korean War M38 and M38A1 jeep Light Utility Vehicles. Commonly referred to as a "jeep" or "quarter-ton", it was produced from 1959 through 1982 and served in the Vietnam War. The M151 had a monocoque design making it roomier than previous jeep designs, and incorporated an independent suspension with coil springs. It has since been replaced by the larger AM General HMMWV in most utility roles in frontline use. With some M151A2-units still in U.S. military service in 1999, the M151-series achieved a longer run of service than that of the WW2 MB/GPW, M38 and M38A1 series combined.


Manufacturer : Ford, Kaiser, AM General
Production : > 100,000 (1959–1982)
Body and chassis
Class : 1/4 ton truck, four wheel drive
Related : M422 'Mighty Mite' contemporary
Powertrain
Engine 4-cyl., 141.5 cu in (2,319 cc; 2.319 L)
71 hp (53 kW) at 4,000 rpm / 128 ft•lbf (174 N•m) at 1,800 rpm
Transmission : 4-speed + reverse transfer case only to engage / disengage front wheel drive
Dimensions
Wheelbase : 85 in (2,159 mm)
Length : 133 in (3,378 mm)
Width: 64 in (1,626 mm)
Height : 71 in (1,803 mm) with top up reducible to 53 in (1,346 mm)
Curb weight : 2,400 lb (1,089 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor : Willys M38A1
Successor : AM General HMMWV