The M35 2½-ton cargo truck is a long-lived 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck initially used by the United States Army and subsequently utilized by many nations around the world.

After World War II, the M series truck, originally developed by REO, became the standard 21⁄2 -ton truck. First fielded in the late 1940s, originally known as the M34 and later became the M35 in 1954. The M35 became one of the most successful and long-lived series of trucks ever deployed by the U.S. military.

The Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35 is a famous softskin heavy vehicle of the cold war, with 200k manufactured until 1980 in three main versions, still in service today.

Jan 30, 2018 · While both the Reo and G.M. trucks were accepted for production, the Reo M35, with its more powerful Reo Gold Comet 331 cid. engine and five-speed manual transmission, proved to be more durable and dependable, probably due to its relative simplicity, and went on to become one the most successful military vehicles in the world.

Sep 19, 2017 · The M35 was developed by Reo Motors, several companies actually produced the iconic post-WWII 2-1/2-ton cargo truck — the M35 and dubbed the “Eager Beaver.”

Jun 6, 2019 · Der Reo M35 A2 ist eines der bekanntesten Gesichter der US-Army-Trucks und wird der Nachwelt hoffentlich weiterhin durch zahlreiche Liebhaber erhalten bleiben. Im Fahrtest hat sich gezeigt, dass das teilweise unsynchronisierte Getriebe einfach zu schalten ist.

Mar 7, 2023 · In this video, you will get an up-close view of the interior of the REO M35 cab as we take you on a short ride through rough terrain. You'll see the controls, gauges, and other features of this...

The M35 started as a 1949 REO Motor Car Company design for a 2½ ton three-axle all-wheel drive off-road truck. This original 6-wheel M34 version was quickly superseded by the 10-wheel M35 design.

The M35 started as a 1949 REO Motor Car Company design for a 2 1⁄2 -ton 6×6 off-road truck. This original 6-wheel M34 version with a single wheel tandem was quickly superseded by the 10-wheel M35 design with a dual tandem.

Initial production for the M35 was done by REO Motor Car Company. They were first delivered to the U.S. Army in 1950, as a replacement for the GMC CCKW and M135 family cargo trucks. The M34 6-wheel, 2 ½ ton was actually produced first in 1949, but was quickly superseded by the 10- wheel, M35 design.