M35 2½ ton cargo truck
Enable an agent to recognize an M35 2½-ton cargo truck, establish its actual configuration and condition, and judge whether a proposed transport or recovery task fits its documented limits.
Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled
6 bundles · 11 layers · 18 findings · 28 questions
Designation and configuration Establish which M35 configuration is being represented before assigning capabilities.
Identity evidence
Connect the registered kind to verifiable vehicle identification.
Designation before resemblance
Recognition should combine designation evidence with chassis and body observations, retaining conflicts explicitly.
- What designation and suffix appear on the vehicle's identification plate or authoritative record? provenance
- Do the observed chassis and cargo body agree with that designation? boundary
Variant and modification boundary
Separate documented variant features from later alterations.
Manual applicability
Attach each specification to the designation and configuration it actually covers; document replacements and conversions separately.
- Which manual edition and changes cover this designation and installed equipment? provenance
- Which engine, axle, wheel, brake or body modifications invalidate assumptions from the original configuration? boundary
Cargo and load envelope Represent the M35 as a cargo carrier with conditional capacity and body-dependent loading provisions.
Capacity and distribution
Relate nominal class to documented load conditions and measured loading.
Conditional payload
Record payload, total mass and axle limits with their units, configuration and terrain assumptions.
- What payload and gross-mass limits apply to this variant on the proposed road or terrain? measurement
- What are the loaded total and axle masses after including occupants, fuel and fitted equipment? measurement
Body and restraint
Determine whether the installed cargo body can receive and secure the proposed load.
Usable cargo space
Assess the actual bed, sides, tailgate and restraint points, including any seating or cover equipment that reduces usable space.
- What clear cargo dimensions and loading access remain with the fitted body equipment? measurement
- Which verified restraint points and body provisions support this cargo or proposed personnel carriage? action
Powertrain and operating controls Connect the installed engine and drivetrain to fuel, control states and movement readiness.
Engine and consumables
Identify the installed engine and its permitted fuel and servicing requirements.
Fuel by engine
Determine fuel compatibility from the installed engine's applicable documentation; a multifuel description is not unrestricted fuel permission.
- Which engine is installed, and what evidence establishes its identity? provenance
- Which fuels, lubricants and coolant specifications are permitted for that engine under the intended conditions? definition
Drivetrain control states
Represent transmission, transfer-case and auxiliary-drive states relevant to movement.
Configuration-specific controls
Record fitted controls, engagement restrictions and any interlocks from applicable instructions rather than assuming a common arrangement across M35 variants.
- Which transmission, transfer-case and front-axle drive controls are fitted, and what are their verified states? definition
- What documented conditions govern gear-range changes and any power take-off engagement? action
Mobility and recovery Assess loaded movement through terrain and the use of installed towing or recovery equipment.
Terrain and clearance
Tie route constraints to loaded geometry, tire fitment and documented preparation.
Conditional route envelope
Keep grade, side-slope, water-depth and clearance limits conditional on load, configuration and required preparation.
- What loaded dimensions, ground clearance and tire configuration constrain this route? measurement
- Which documented slope and water-crossing limits apply, and what preparation do they require? action
Towing and winch fitment
Establish the presence and usable limits of recovery hardware.
Equipment before recovery
Winch availability must be verified: the Army model list distinguishes M35A2 vehicles with and without winches. [Army TM 9-2320-361-10 model list](https://www.nsnlookup.com/equipment-intelligence/land/m35-truck/technical-manual/tm-9-2320-361-10/16)
- Which winch, drive mechanism, coupling and recovery attachments are actually installed and serviceable? provenance
- What documented ratings and operating restrictions govern the proposed towing or recovery task? action
Serviceability and use constraints Translate inspection results, maintenance history and applicable requirements into task-specific restrictions.
Movement-critical condition
Evaluate systems whose condition controls stopping, steering and load support.
Brakes, steering and running gear
Assess the installed brake system, steering, tires, wheels, suspension and frame against configuration-specific inspection criteria.
- What dated checks establish brake performance, steering condition and running-gear integrity? provenance
- Which observed leaks, wear, corrosion, cracks or tire defects prohibit or restrict the proposed movement? action
Maintenance and applicable requirements
Identify servicing obligations and requirements relevant to the intended use.
Documented release to use
Base readiness on applicable maintenance criteria and current evidence, with separate checks for requirements imposed by the intended operating jurisdiction.
- Which manual-defined services, inspections and fault corrections are due or lack evidence of completion? provenance
- Which issuing authorities and specific requirements govern the intended use, and what evidence demonstrates compliance? action
Evidence and external alignment What the world already says about this thing, gathered so the model can be checked against it.
Reported evidence
Findings from the breadth pass, kept separate from the structural claims.
Check these first
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these check these first hold for the sense of M35 2½ ton cargo truck this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Kinds and varieties
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these kinds and varieties hold for the sense of M35 2½ ton cargo truck this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Identifiers and schemes
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these identifiers and schemes hold for the sense of M35 2½ ton cargo truck this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Real-world use
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these real-world use hold for the sense of M35 2½ ton cargo truck this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Typical measurements
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these typical measurements hold for the sense of M35 2½ ton cargo truck this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Failure modes and hazards
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these failure modes and hazards hold for the sense of M35 2½ ton cargo truck this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Regional variation
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these regional variation hold for the sense of M35 2½ ton cargo truck this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart hold for the sense of M35 2½ ton cargo truck this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Classifiers Filled
- Family
- Thing Registry
- Category
- Physical world and living systems
- Entry kind
- thing
- Plane
- PHY
- Domain
- PHY.OBJ
What it is Filled
The M35 2½-ton cargo truck is a family of United States military six-wheel-drive tactical cargo trucks, originating in a REO design adopted around 1950, with a nominal cross-country payload rating of 2½ US short tons.
In scope
- M35 designation, variant identification and evidence linking a vehicle to this registered kind
- Cargo body, chassis, driven axles and fitted transport or recovery equipment
- Installed engine, fuel compatibility, transmission, controls and operating states
- Configuration-specific payload, loading, towing and mobility limits
- Inspection evidence, maintenance dependencies and restrictions on use
Out of scope
- The complete class of military 2½-ton trucks or all M44-series vehicles
- Separately designated tanker, dump, tractor and workshop vehicles sharing related components
- Standalone models of engines, transmissions, tires or cargo
- Mission planning, military organization and tactical employment
- A particular vehicle's ownership history or registration record, except as evidence referenced by an instance
Why it exists Filled
Enable an agent to recognize an M35 2½-ton cargo truck, establish its actual configuration and condition, and judge whether a proposed transport or recovery task fits its documented limits.
Distinguishing features Filled
- Require an M35 designation supported by identification plates or authoritative records; the nickname 'deuce and a half' alone does not establish identity.
- Check the three-axle, 6×6 cargo-truck configuration alongside designation evidence; this layout alone is insufficient to distinguish an M35 from related trucks.
- Separate M35 cargo variants from the separately designated M36A2 and specialized bodies listed in the same Army manual. [Army TM 9-2320-361-10 model list](https://www.nsnlookup.com/equipment-intelligence/land/m35-truck/technical-manual/tm-9-2320-361-10/16)
- Treat '2½-ton' as a capacity-class designation whose operating conditions require verification, rather than as the vehicle's measured empty mass.
- Use the variant suffix and installed equipment to select specifications; an M35A2 identification does not establish specifications for every vehicle called M35.
What robots and AI may and may not do Filled
Must not
- Drive or move a truck without an authorised, licensed driver in control.
- Operate one on public roads without the registration and inspection the law requires.
- Carry passengers in an unsafe manner, such as standing in the cargo bed.
- Assist in using it to carry weapons or for attacks.
Only with a human decision
- Any decision to drive on public roads, ford deep water or carry passengers.
May
- Describe the truck family, its variants and long service history.
- Check a surplus truck's registration and inspection status for its civilian owner.
Moral aspects Filled
- Ageing military trucks in civilian hands demand maintenance their keepers may not afford.
Who is affected
- Drivers and passengers
- Other road users
- Service members
Owners Filled
Steward
The armed forces or registered civilian keeper; vehicle registers record surplus trucks in civilian use.
Master systems
- National vehicle registers
Links to other meta-models Filled
parent
- Q3755996 - registry parent class
What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled
Identity and identifiers required Filled
- Vercy registry: vr.tr.m35-2-ton-cargo-truck
- Wikidata: Q623239 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q623239)
Direct properties required Filled
- Designation and configuration identity: Recorded M35 designation and suffix; original, modified or unresolved configuration
- Identification evidence: Vehicle data plate, chassis identifier, manufacturer record and applicable technical manual
- Cargo body configuration: Body designation, side construction, tailgate, cover supports, seating and alterations
- Installed powertrain: Engine, transmission and transfer-case identifiers linked to compatible operating instructions
- Permitted load: kg, retaining original source units and road or terrain conditions
- Loaded mass and axle distribution: kg total and kg per axle, with occupants, fuel, equipment and cargo included
- Vehicle and cargo envelope: m for overall length, width, height, wheelbase, ground clearance and usable cargo dimensions
- Mobility limits: km/h, percent grade, degrees side slope and m water depth, each with documented conditions
- Wheel and tire configuration: Tire designation, load rating, axle fitment, single or dual arrangement and inflation equipment
- Brake and steering readiness: Serviceable, restricted, unserviceable or unverified, with dated inspection evidence
- Recovery and towing equipment: Installed winch, power take-off, coupling and attachment points linked to ratings and condition
- Maintenance readiness: Current, due, overdue, fault-restricted or history unknown
Recognition required Filled
- A three-axle truck with a narrow flat-fronted bonnet, flared front wings and an open or canvas-topped cab.
- A cargo bed with removable canvas cover, side benches and military drab paint.
Capabilities and actions required Filled
- Identify an apparent M35 and select documentation matching its designation and installed configuration.
- Assess whether a proposed cargo load fits the body, restraint provisions and documented mass limits.
- Screen a proposed route against loaded dimensions, terrain limits and current vehicle condition.
- Determine which inspection or maintenance evidence is needed before movement.
- Check whether installed towing or recovery equipment supports a proposed task.
- Flag modifications or conflicting records that require reassessment of inherited specifications.
Hazards and failure modes required Filled
- Old braking and steering systems need careful maintenance.
- Rollover risk on slopes or in sharp turns when loaded.
Standards and interfaces required Filled
- Federal Supply Class 2320, Trucks and Truck Tractors, maintained within the Federal Supply Classification system by the United States Defense Logistics Agency, covers this type of military cargo truck.
Context of use required Filled
- This military cargo truck is used to transport supplies, equipment and personnel over roads and cross-country routes.
- Surviving vehicles are also encountered in reserve fleets, museums and civilian collections, where configuration and condition determine suitability for transport or recovery.
Sources Filled
- Wikidata item Q623239: M35 2½ ton cargo truck - identity and sense of the item
- Wikipedia: M35 series 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck - general description of the item
Open questions
- Does this registry entry cover the original M35 designation alone or the broader M35 cargo family, including A1, A2, A2C and A3 variants?
- Does an existing Vercy world model already own this concept, requiring this registry entry to link to it?
- Which primary manuals establish variant-specific payload conditions, dimensions, speed, slope, fording and towing limits, including the original meaning of the ton unit?
- Which configuration changes distinguish the included variants, and which common civilian conversions require revised capability evidence?
- What documented failure patterns, inspection rejection criteria and jurisdiction-specific requirements should govern readiness for cargo or personnel transport?
Machine files
Provenance
thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed
Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q623239/spec.json