M715 History and Spec

Made by Kaiser Jeep


Replaced the Dodge M37

M715 variants include:
M715 - cargo/troop carrier
M724 - cab/chassis
M725 - ambulance
M726 - telephone maintenance

Length:
With winch 220.75 in (5,607 mm)
Without winch 209.75 in (5,328 mm)
Width: 85 in (2,159 mm)

Height:
At bed (with cargo cover installed) 87.7 in (2,228 mm)
At cab 75 in (1,905 mm), Reducible to 59 in (1,499 mm)

Weight: 5,180 lb (2,350 kg)
Engine: Inline 6-cyl, 230.5ci overhead camshaft Tornado
Horsepower: 132.5 hp (98.8 kW)
Transmission: Warner, T-98 four-speed, synchronized manual
Transfer case: 2 speed, NP200, 1.91:1 low range

Axles:
front: Dana 60
rear: Dana 70 full-floater
ratio: 5.87:1

Electrical system: 24 volt utilizing two 12 volt batteries in series
Brakes: Hydraulic, 4-wheeled drum
Fuel type: gas
Fuel capacity: 28 US gal (106 L; 23 imp gal)
Top speed: 55 mph (89 km/h)
Turning radius: 28 feet (9 m)
Tires: 9.00 x 16 8-pl