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A number of standards specific to military organizations exist for trailer connectors, the electrical connectors between vehicles and the trailers they tow that provide a means of control for the trailers. These can be found on surplus equipment sold for civilian use.
A MIL-DTL-38999 circular connector plated with a nickel–teflon composite. Left: plug (male) type connector; Right: receptacle (female) type connector) Electrical or fiber-optic connectors used by U.S. Department of Defense were originally developed in the 1930s for severe aeronautical and tactical service applications, and the Type "AN" series set the standard for modern military circular ...
The M15A2 was the trailer that the M123 was intended to tow. It had a higher load plate and larger coupling pin than a standard semi-trailer. Early M123 had a larger fifth wheel mounted above the frame rails, but as more standard trailers were used, the M123C and all following models had lowered fifth wheels.
Flat 5-pin connector (Towing vehicle side) This contact is not as common, but is compatible with the 4-pin connector in the way that a towing vehicle with this connector can be connected to a trailer with the 4-pin flat plug. The extra connection is often used to block the surge brakes when reversing with the trailer. #
M116 chassis: trailer, 3 ⁄ 4-ton, 2-wheel (G748); chassis version of M101 trailer photos m116 trailer.php M116 carrier, cargo, f-t, soft skin, amphibious, Husky M116 carrier, personnel, full-track, steel armor not aluminum
12 Volt 7-pin trailer connector ISO 7638-2 for ABS and EBS (Towing vehicle side) Physical design according to standard ISO 7638-2. [4] [6] [7] This connector is intended to be used for 12V ABS and EBS on heavy duty trailers. Identified by key tab on outer ring between pin 3 and 4. #
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The tow-ball is popular for lighter loads, readily allowing swivelling and articulation of a trailer. A tow pin and jaw with a trailer loop are often used for large or agricultural vehicles where slack in the pivot pin allows the same movements. A pintle and lunette is a very heavy duty hitching combination used in construction and the military.