M274 A2 Mechanical Mule

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
  • Quick video showing basic features and how to start a M274 a2 Mechanical Mule.
    This one is in original condition, it was used by the USMC.
    If the lettering is yellow it was used by the USMC.
    If the lettering is white it was used by the US Army.
    The A1 version had a 4 cyl enging made by Willis but they were plagued with problems so beginning with the A2 thru A5 they had a 2 cyl air cooled Hercules engine.
    This is a 1/4 ton 4X4 It is rated to haul more than any of the Jeeps used my the Military.
    They were designed by Willis but were manufactured by 4 different manufacturers.
    There were 11,240 Mules produced between 1956 and 1970 they were used in Vietnam and into the 1980's they were replaced by the John Deere Gator (POS)
    #mule #mechanicalmule #M274 #m274a2

Komentáře • 56

  • @StephenKuhnert
    @StephenKuhnert Před 3 dny +1

    Army mules have always been interesting to me. I see so few.

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před 3 dny

      I just bought one to use around my property, I’ll be posting some videos about it in the near future

  • @rickmerritt8035
    @rickmerritt8035 Před rokem +9

    I've always wanted a mule. Cool little vehicle.

  • @58ruger
    @58ruger Před 11 měsíci +5

    I drove one of these in the Marine Corps in 1963-64. Loved it wish I had one for my property now. Actually took it to Viet Nam in 63 loaded and ready for war...What a beast. If you start it in gear it will run over you. Ask me how i know........

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před 11 měsíci

      Ya I can see how it would run over you. These are great workhorses

    • @stoneylonesome4062
      @stoneylonesome4062 Před 3 měsíci

      Did it have an Aircooled 2-stroke? That would be the simplest, easiest-to-maintain engine for something like that.

  • @4pickets
    @4pickets Před rokem +4

    Cool vehicle! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @MikeyB_1972
    @MikeyB_1972 Před 2 lety +2

    Need one of these for my cabin in the UP

  • @letfreedomring5757
    @letfreedomring5757 Před 10 měsíci +2

    we have one, and we love it, we live in rural area, still learning about, thanks for sharing, do a video with steering wheel in the front..thanks

  • @beyondmiddleagedman7240
    @beyondmiddleagedman7240 Před 2 lety +4

    Always use a bit of choke when starting. And if it is adjusted properly, the hand throttle should be in the start position.
    If the bushings in the direction changing pulley are worn, they GREATLY increase the effort required to pull the starter.

  • @Tod-io7ih
    @Tod-io7ih Před 11 měsíci +2

    very entertaining content. i hope to see many more of your videos on various things that interest you. -TrashyTodd

  • @ROB4X4NISSANGR
    @ROB4X4NISSANGR Před 2 lety +1

    Mule is amazing,great video 🤙🏻

  • @sisusuomi
    @sisusuomi Před 9 měsíci +1

    Cool video

  • @greengo1563
    @greengo1563 Před rokem +1

    What a workhorse! The review, well, I'm betting you make coffee nervous.

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před rokem

      I have been diagnosed with what my Dr described as an extreme case of ADHD

  • @nothinfancy736
    @nothinfancy736 Před 2 lety +2

    This thing rules

  • @tomaszm715
    @tomaszm715 Před rokem +1

    Nice video 👍

  • @jeffganoe9066
    @jeffganoe9066 Před rokem

    very cool , I need one .

  • @johngammon6875
    @johngammon6875 Před 2 lety

    That is cool, a driving trailer 👍

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před 2 lety

      It’s pretty cool to drive, I need to replace my golf cart with one for working around the property

    • @kayleevalli2681
      @kayleevalli2681 Před rokem +1

      Perfect for around the house chores!

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před rokem +1

      Hopefully outside around the house... lol

  • @NCstuntkingENT
    @NCstuntkingENT Před rokem +1

    Definitely would put a starter on it 😂😂😂 arms gone be big trynna crank that regularly

  • @mrbuckshot
    @mrbuckshot Před 21 dnem

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @julyseven808
    @julyseven808 Před 11 měsíci +1

    neat.

  • @farahmedic
    @farahmedic Před 2 lety

    Nice 😺💙🐾 Now I want one!

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před 2 lety +1

      That are pretty cool, who knew driving a flat piece of metal could be so fun

  • @rm25088
    @rm25088 Před rokem +1

    i want one of these so bad

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před rokem

      There is a guy in Idaho who bought all of the surplus units from the govt. years ago, he will set it up how you want it and sell you one that hasn't gone to civilian hands yet.

    • @rm25088
      @rm25088 Před rokem +1

      @@RasmussenEquipment unfortunately i don't have the funds right now, but maybe someday. It would be absolutely perfect.

  • @stevenbrown7042
    @stevenbrown7042 Před rokem +1

    First off I need to win the lotto to buy the property I would need one on and then I would have to buy one.

  • @benwhite3227
    @benwhite3227 Před rokem

    Good video. Correction: it’s a 1/2 ton, the Jeep was just under 1/4 ton (short ton).

  • @jamebrooke894
    @jamebrooke894 Před rokem

    Love to own one, driver/ gunner 106mm Recoiless Rifle on Mule in the Marines

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před rokem

      How were they in action? We’re they useful or did you guys dislike them?

    • @jamebrooke894
      @jamebrooke894 Před rokem

      @@RasmussenEquipment Every Marine in my unit loved them, they never let us down.
      The speed sounds " slow" but in jungle and hills it got around really great. Hey enjoy your Mule!!!

  • @timothyrushman2452
    @timothyrushman2452 Před rokem +1

    i want one

  • @garygeer7646
    @garygeer7646 Před 2 lety

    😎👌

  • @stickshiftdriver1832
    @stickshiftdriver1832 Před rokem

    Is it street legal

    • @RasmussenEquipment
      @RasmussenEquipment  Před rokem +1

      I don't think I have seen one with plates but in some states you can plate anything with wheels

  • @don19655
    @don19655 Před rokem

    Quit riding the CLUTCH.