AM General M934 Expansible Van & XM1061E1 Trailer.
This truck was used for 10 years to drive to the War and Peace Show. As there is no longer any need for it the owners looking for a new home for it. This extensible body is always an head turner when the side sections are cranked out. With full extended panels this truck makes a great mobile office or an all-wheel camper for attending events or long overland journeys. Due the isolated panels its even in the hot sun quite comfortable. The original fitted AC definitely helps. It holds 10 people with lots of elbow space. This AM General is aditional fitted with a hard top and cab heater.
The truck is offered for sale including a 1989 XM1061E1 Trailer.
Details
Conditions
The vehicle has been refurbished with new panels for the container, painted in the original Seafoam Green. Additionally, new seals have been installed, along with new batteries and a new generator alternator. After the purchase, the panels in the body were replaced, and the vehicle has been regularly serviced, ensuring it remains rust-free. It has been stored in a warehouse since its purchase.
Technical details
- Manufacturer truck
- AM General
- Model truck
- Truck, Van, 5 Ton, 6x6 , M 934, WO/W
- Manufacturing date truck
- 1984
- Serial number truck
- NLODGE C534-00238
- Length
- 30 ft 2.6 in (9.21 m)
- Width
- 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
- Height
- 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
- Van floor space
- 204 in (5,18 m) x 82 in (2 m)
- Van floor space (expanded)
- 204 in (5,18 m) x 160 in (4 m)
- Van ceiling height
- 75 in (1,9 m)
- Weight
- 28,035 lb (12,716 kg)
- Loading capacity
- 5,000 lb (2,300 kg)
- Max. speed
- 55 mph (89 km/h)
- Operational range
- 300 miles (483 km)
- Engine
- Cummins 6CTA, 8.3 L 240 hp (180 kW)
- Transmission
- Allison 5-Speed Automatic
- Transfer Case
- 2-Speed
- Crew
- 2
- Production numbers
- 44.590 (all models)
History
The AM General M934 Expansible Van is a military truck that belongs to the M939 series, a range of 5-ton trucks deployed by the U.S. military in the 1980s and 1990s. This specific variant, the M934, is designed with a unique feature: the sides of the truck can be extended to significantly increase the cargo space. This makes the M934 ideal for applications requiring extra workspace, such as command posts, mobile workshops, communication centers, and medical stations.
The history of the M934 begins with the broader development of the M939 series, which was produced by AM General as a successor to earlier military trucks like the M809 series. The M939 trucks were robust, versatile, and designed to transport heavy loads both on and off the road. The M934, as an expansible van, offered a special solution for military units needing a mobile platform with flexible workspace.
The M934 was primarily used in logistical and operational support roles. With its extendable sides, the vehicle could be deployed as an on-site command center where field operations were coordinated or as a communication hub enabling mobile connections. The vehicle was often utilized in field conditions during exercises, operations, or humanitarian missions where permanent infrastructure was lacking.