The -ton, 4×4, Kaiser Jeep M715, sometimes called the "Five quarter (ton)", for its (or ) ton payload rating, is an American light military truck, based on the civilian Jeep Gladiator (SJ). Design and development for the M715 began in 1965, intended to replace the Dodge M37.

This is a list of military light utility vehicles, of the kind commonly referred to as jeeps, and typically classified as 1 ⁄ 4-ton payload rated, manufactured by U.S. automakers, in order of first creation.

The Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army truck, 1⁄4‑ton, 4×4, command reconnaissance, [9][10] commonly known as the Willys Jeep, [nb 5] Jeep, or jeep, [12] and sometimes referred to by its Standard Army vehicle supply nr. G-503, [nb 6] were highly successful American off-road capable, light military utility vehicles.

Jul 4, 2005 · Development of the M715 series of 1¼ ton trucks came from the 'Jeep Gladiator' by the Kaiser Jeep Corporation started in 1965. They were designed to replace the Dodge M37 series ¾ ton trucks which had been in military service since 1950.

Oct 20, 2010 · Needing more trucks comparable to the M37, but hoping to save money by buying a truck that was in mass production, the M715 was born. This was an adaptation of the Kaiser-Jeep “Gladiator” pick-up.

Jul 14, 2008 · Is it an MA, MB, GP, GPW, M201, M38, M38A1, M151 MUTT, M170, M718, M825, Holden, Pygmy, or M422 Mighty Mite? We have the photos and descriptions to help you identify military Jeep 4x4 quarter-ton trucks.

1967 Kaiser Jeep M715 Heavy Duty Military Truck. VIN: 11691A. MIleage 17800. Also known as the the Five Quarter (ton), Vietnam War Era truck. The M715 was in US military production 1967-1969. Engine: Jeep Tornado 230 / 3.8L / 6 Cylinder / 140HP. It was restored 8 years ago and driven only a few times (around 50 miles within last 8 years)

Jan 18, 2023 · In 1965, Kaiser Jeep designed and developed the M715 1 1/4 ton series truck, which was purchased by the U.S. military to replace the M37. In many ways this was the first U.S. military tactical truck to be built with mostly off-the-shelf civilian components since before WW II.

Originally developed to replace the existing M37 series of light trucks, the M715 would become one of the most important trucks in the U.S. inventory. Utilized throughout the armed services, the M715 would become an indelible image of the American experience in Vietnam, as well as later military conflicts.

Between January, 1967 and May, 1969, over 30,500 M-715 series trucks were produced for the U.S. military. The initial contract purchase price was $4,400 per truck. These trucks were rated at 1 1/4 ton and used the military version of the "Tornado" 230 I6 engine.