How Many Mules Still Operating
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How Many Mules Still Operating
How about some guesses on how many mules are still out there. Half being left or destroyed in Southeast Asia out of approximately 11,000 produced. My guess 1800-2000 . What do you think?
1943 GPW 103951
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1943 MBT
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1962 M37B1
1951 M38 27714
1952 M38a1 28888
1969 M274A5
1972 M151A2
1943 MBT
1951 M100
1979 M416
1962 M37B1
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
I would guess less than a thousand. I think Chuck would have a better guess seeing as he has been collecting serial numbers for years.
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
Not sure where that comes from, I've heard it before, but doubt it's true. Almost every photo of a mule in Vietnam is a 4-cylinder, and there were only about 4,400 total 4-cylinder mules built, and we know many of those 4-cylinder mules survived, along with many converted to the A3 and A4 variants we see today. My guess is there are 4 to 5K left around the world.Half being left or destroyed in Southeast Asia
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
Chuck in todays market which mule would be the best to buy as far as dependability, function and parts available? would it be a A5 with 4 wheel steer ? thanks in advance
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
Well, I really like the A2 models, and buy them whenever I can, but if money was no object, I'd look for the highest serial number Brunswick Corp. A5 that I could find and add 4-wheel steer.
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
I have 3 running and one that I am rebuilding the motor on so it should run soon .Warren Duchesne
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
I had 4, but sold one yesterday to a guy who had one already. And I know of 4 or 5 others here in Louisville,KY
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
We just got our second 4 cylinder mule running & driving(for the first time in many, many years) last week.
The restoration of our early '58 mule is almost done. The late '64 A1 mule is in barn find condition & will likely stay that way.
The restoration of our early '58 mule is almost done. The late '64 A1 mule is in barn find condition & will likely stay that way.
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
Darryl, pics or videos please!
1968 M274A5 USMC 325489
1966 M274A2 USMC 333007
1958 M274 US ARMY 2B3379
1970 M38A1 CDN3 70-08715
1981 M101CDN Manac 3/4 trailer
1984 M1009 CUCV
1943 Converto Airborne Trailer
1966 M274A2 USMC 333007
1958 M274 US ARMY 2B3379
1970 M38A1 CDN3 70-08715
1981 M101CDN Manac 3/4 trailer
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
I asked John Emery the same question - he reckoned the figure is between 2000 and 3000 still running.
I know personally of 7 or 8 (1 in rebuild) and considering they are all imports to the UK that isn't bad. I recently spent 3 weeks travelling Vietnam, I saw lots of Mutts and Reos but not a single Mule, not even in museums
I know personally of 7 or 8 (1 in rebuild) and considering they are all imports to the UK that isn't bad. I recently spent 3 weeks travelling Vietnam, I saw lots of Mutts and Reos but not a single Mule, not even in museums
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Re: How Many Mules Still Operating
I guess I was way out in left field saying so few. I know there were at least 24 at Iola wi show this year, some of the guys here were in that count. I had 4 running sold 3 of them, have to to rebuild I know auto teacher has several running or not I don't know, seen a lot of them that are just parts mules.
it is interesting traveling with the mule, so many people have never seen one or know what they are.
I guess I am drawn to the vehicles that are not so commonly found,
it is interesting traveling with the mule, so many people have never seen one or know what they are.
I guess I am drawn to the vehicles that are not so commonly found,
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