Am General M1151
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AM General – other models: the collective page of the M1151, M809-series 5-ton 6x6 truck and M816 wrecker outside the named ranges, 141.7 to 179 kW
This page gathers the AM General M1151, the M809 series as a 5-ton 6x6 truck, and the M816 wrecker built on it, vehicles the register could not assign to a named range. AM General, based in South Bend, Indiana, grew out of American Motors' military vehicle production and remains best known for the HMMWV (Humvee), whose armoured variant M1151 appears here; the M809 series was the US armed forces' medium 6x6 truck, from which AM General also derived the crane-equipped wrecker M816.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 141.7 to 179 kW, or 190 to 240 hp; for the M809/M816 series a length of 9,042 mm and a height of 2,845 mm are recorded.
Both series shaped US Army and allied logistics and resupply for decades and, after active military service, were sold in large numbers to civilian buyers, fire departments, recovery companies and collectors, establishing a broad used market for both series.
When buying used, what counts on these former military vehicles is corrosion on the frame and axles, the condition of the transfer case and portal axles, and, on the M816, the condition of the winch and crane boom; complete documentation of provenance and any conversion to civilian registration is especially important on these vehicles. Spare parts run through the specialist trade in surplus military equipment.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle AM General (weitere Modelle), AM General (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | General Engine Products (GEP) V8, 6.5L Turbocharged Dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | 25 gal Lcorrect |
| Power | 190 hp (141.7 kW)correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | General Transmission Products (GTP) 4-Speed automatic gearboxcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Am General M1151 have?
The Am General M1151 delivers 190 hp.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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