M274 ½-ton 4×4 utility platform truck
| M274 Truck, Platform, Utility, 1⁄2 Ton, 4X4 | |
|---|---|
M274 Mechanical Mule | |
| Type | 1⁄2 ton (454kg) 4x4 platform truck |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Willys |
| Manufacturer | Willys, Bowen Mc Laughlin York, Baifield Industries, Brunswick |
| Produced | 1956-1970 |
| Variants | M274 A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 795 lb (361 kg) |
| Length | 118 in (3.00 m) |
| Width | 50 in (1.27 m) |
| Height | 50 in (1.27 m) |
| Engine | Willys AO4-4-53 16 hp (12 kW) |
| Transmission | 3 spd. x 2 range trf. case |
| Suspension | Low pressure tires only |
| Fuel capacity | 8 US gal (30 L) |
Operational range | 108 mi (173.8 km) |
| Maximum speed | 25 mph (40 km/h) |
The U.S. Military M274 Truck, Platform, Utility, 1⁄2 Ton, 4X4 or "Carrier, Light Weapons, Infantry, 1⁄2 ton, 4x4", also known as the "Mule", "Military Mule", or "Mechanical Mule", is a 4-wheel drive, gasoline-powered truck/tractor type vehicle that can carry up to 1⁄2 short ton (0.45 tonnes) off-road. It was introduced in 1956 and used until the 1980s.