M172A1, Semitrailer, Lowboy, 25 Ton
The M172A1 'Lowboy' tandem axle trailer was fielded in 1955 to haul general cargo and was an upgrade to the original M172 created by Detroit Arsenal. Upgrades found in the A1 variant included a double-ended king pin and Ordnance designed axles that both improved durability and increased payload from 15 to 25 tons.
The advantage of the double ended king pin was that military and commercial tractors could be used to haul it. The versatile M172A1 had a long service life and was not phased out until the 1980s. One drawback of the trailer was the short bed length, which prevented certain vehicles from being carried.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 37° 9.924′ N, 76° 34.508′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Fort Eustis. Marker can be reached from Washington Boulevard, 0.2 miles south of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Washington Blvd, Fort Eustis VA 23604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M818 Truck, Tractor, 5 Ton, 6×6 (here, next to this marker); Model 94×43, Truck, Tractor, 4-5 Ton, 4×4 (with) (here, next to this marker); M127A1, Semitrailer, Stake & Platform, 12 Ton, 4-Wheel
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,223 times since then and 324 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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