Canadian Ferrets 1975 CFB Meaford

[Ed Storey]

The M813A1 5 Tons were brought into service in Jan 1976.

[Ed Storey]

Here are some images of the various Canadian M Series truck bodies.

M135CDN.jpg
M135CDN

M211CDN.jpg
M211CDN

M54.jpg
M54

M813A1.jpg
M813A1

[Wayne Hingley]

Great photos to compare the various cargo boxes Ed. The M135 box is least like any of the other truck boxes, including the M211. In the post #2 photo, it looks to me like the forward angled rib of the box (over the rear wheel) matches that of the M135.

I agree with Rob... if that is an M135, it has a big load on it's back.

[rob love]

Is that a piece of heavy armour in the background in that photo? Is it a Leo?

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

The M813A1 5 Tons were brought into service in Jan 1976.

Thanks Ed...the grey matter is getting a little greyer these days. I thought that was the year.

[Ed Storey]

It is a Centurion, Canada did not get the Leopard until 1978.

[rob love]

I honestly couldn't tell which tank it was.If it were a Leo, then it would date the photo to 78, but it would be unlikely that a M152 and a Canadian Leo would be on the same ex.

[Robin Craig]

The gent who took the photos says it was 1975 but as he is human like the rest of us he could be wrong, I will ask.

I did put the year in the thread title

[jdmcm]

Not to hijack Robin's thread but does anyone have any more pictures or info on the M813 5 ton in Canadian service?

Thanks
John

[rob love]

I have CFTO's up the wazoo on both 5 ton fleets, including the modifications. Things like the Jake brakes were added in the early 80s, and required the box attached to the top of the hood for clearance.

I'll let you have a dig through when you come through this summer.

The M800 series 5 tons almost deserve their own thread.