Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35

Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35.

The REO M35 medium truck was introduced in 1949 as the successor to the GMC CCKW-353 “Jimmy” and was gradually replaced by the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) of the US Army from 1996 onwards.

Available Miniatures

  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M34, 1:35 Revell 03260
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35, 1:35 Revell Monogram RMX 6457
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35, 1:40 Revell H557-200
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35 and 105 mm Howitzer, 1:40 Revell 8004
  • M35A1 Gun Truck Quad .50, 1:35 AFV Club 35034
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35A2, 1:35 AFV Club 35004
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35, 1:72 Academy 13410
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35 (US Army, 1968), 1:72 Hobby Master 72920
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35 (R.O.C.), 1:72 Hobby Master HG5704
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35, 1:87 H0 ROCO 116
  • Truck, Radio Communications, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35, 1:87 H0 ROCO 243
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35A2, 1:87 miniTanks 484
  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35, 1:300 Heroics & Ros USM40

Technical Specifications

  • Truck, Cargo, 2½-ton, 6×6, M35 (with or without Winch)
  • Motor: LDT 465, 6-cylinder, multi-fuel, 7800 ccm, 100 KW
  • Transmission: 5F1R, two Gear Ratios
  • Speed: 93 km/h on Roads
  • Length: 6710 mm (7000 mm with Winch)
  • Width: 2480 mm
  • Height: 2850 mm
  • Track: 4521 mm
  • Weight: 6692 kg
  • Payload: 2270 kg, 4530 kg on Rods
  • Armament: 0.50 cal. AA MG (optional)
  • Crew: Commander, Driver, and 10–12 Passengers
  • Production:
    • 1950–1988 (M35A1, M35A2)
    • 1993–1999 (M35A3)

Historical Employment

  • US Army, 1950 until today
  • NATO
  • Allies

Interesting Conversions

  • M35 Gun Truck with Quad .50 Cal. Browning M2
  • Truck 2½-ton, 6×6, M49, Tank, Fuel service, 600 gal.
  • Truck 2½-ton, 6×6, M50, Tank, Water, 1000 gal., 1:87 H0 ROCO 148
  • M59 Dump (short wheel-base)
  • M60 Wrecker
  • M108 Crane
  • M109 Shop Van
  • M185 Shop Van w/Winch
  • M275A2 Semi-tractor (short wheel-base)
  • M398 Launcher, Guided missile

The M35 medium truck is a must-have for collectors, diorama builders, und simulations gamers interested in recreating the Cold War period. The M35 served in many parts of the globe, und it formed the basis of several specialist vehicles, including water und gasoline tankers, dump trucks, workshop und maintenance vehicles.

Cold War Miniatures