The requirements for a 1/4 ton vehicle were released in 1950. R&D funds were
released in that year. 1951 saw the first contract granted (to Ford Motor
Company), with the first prototypes delivered in 1952.
The vehicle was formally labeled the XM151 with the prototypes completed in
1954. In 1956, new prototypes were again produced, with the XM151E1 being a
conventional steel construction, and the XM151E2 being aluminum.
In 1959, the E2 was adopted for production.
The first production contract was awarded to Ford Motor Company in 1960, and
the M151 was put into production!
In 1964 the M151A1 was put into production with a new suspension.
In 1970 the M151A2 was put into production with modifications to the rear
suspension, dual brake system, collapsible steering wheel, two speed wipers
and modified lighting.
Variants include:
M151A2LC- 3 speed transmission with a two speed transfer case
M107/108 - Communications vehicles.
M718/M718A1 - Ambulance versions.
M825 - 106 Recoilless rifle/TOW
XM384 - 6x6 vehicle
XM408 - 8x8 vehicle
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