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ResearcherPerson
Chris CausleyDate
Jun 1, 2023Notes
Truck, Cargo, 1 1/4 ton, 4x4 M-880
The M-880 is military modified Dodge pick-up truck, procured in the mid-1970s to replace the Kaiser M715 and M-37 Dodge trucks in military inventory. The M880’s were an attempt by the U.S. military to use COTS (commercial, off-the-shelf) vehicles with minor modifications in non-combat roles.
M880 Basic cargo truck. It was usually equipped with cargo racks, troop seats, and a cargo cover.
M881 An M880 fitted with an additional 60-amp 24-volt generator.
M882 An M881 fitted with communications equipment, though not always a shelter in the rear.
M883 An M881 fitted with slide-in shelter.
M884 An M880 fitted with a 100-amp 24-volt generator and a slide-in shelter.
M885 An M880 fitted with a slide-in shelter, but without the larger alternator.
M886 A front-line ambulance based on the M880.
M887 Based on the M880, but fitted with a Contact Maintenance body.
M888 An M880 fitted with a Telephone Maintenance body.
M890 A two-wheel drive version of the M880.
M891 An M890 (4×2) fitted with an additional 60-amp 24-volt generator.
M892 An M890 (4×2) fitted with an additional 60-amp 24-volt generator and shelter.
M893 Two-wheel drive version of the M886 ambulance.
Dodge produced some 44,000 CUCVs in 1976-1977
Michigan Connection
The M880”s were assembled at Dodge Truck Plant 1 in Warren and the contracts were administrated by US Army Tank Automotive Command in Warren.
The Museum’s Truck
The M880 cargo truck (pick-up body) (NSN 2320-00-579-8942)
Engine: 318 cid gasoline V8, with 2 bbl carburetor, 150 hp @ 4000 rpm
Transmission: Chrysler Torqueflite 727 Automatic.
Transfer Case: New Process NP203, 2 speed, full-time 4x4, chain drive
Front Axle: Dana 44
Front Axle: Dana 60 4.10:1 ratio.
Curb Weight: 4648 lbs.
Payload: 2500 lbs.
Wheelbase: 131.00 in
Length: 218.74 in
Width: 79.50 in
Height: 73.85 in
Electrical: 12 volt
Brakes: Hydraulic, front disc, rear drum
Tires: 9:50 R, 16.5 LT
