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Polynorm ¼-ton 2-wheel cargo trailer (Dutch Army 'jeeptrailer')

Polynorm · Netherlands · 1955–2009

The Dutch Army's Bantam/M416-pattern quarter-ton trailer, built post-war by Polynorm with rounded mudguards, a floating welded tub and sometimes a tailgate and spare wheel, towed behind Nekaf M38A1 jeeps and the Dutch Land Rover 88 and 109 fleet (owners of ex-army 109 ambulances keep the Polynorm manual with the vehicle).

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Description

The Dutch Army's Bantam/M416-pattern quarter-ton trailer, built post-war by Polynorm with rounded mudguards, a floating welded tub and sometimes a tailgate and spare wheel, towed behind Nekaf M38A1 jeeps and the Dutch Land Rover 88 and 109 fleet (owners of ex-army 109 ambulances keep the Polynorm manual with the vehicle).

Lunette ring; Dutch Army Land Rovers used NATO pintles.

Rarity. Built for the Koninklijke Landmacht by several Dutch makers from the 1950s until Polynorm stopped supplying Defence in 2009; restored examples are constantly offered on Marktplaats and the National Military Museum holds one (object 106346).

Record: 5 sources; designation recorded; no price recorded.

Specification

MAKERPolynorm NV, Bunschoten (also Pennock, Roset, Paul & van Weelde to the same pattern), Netherlands
DESIGNATION / PARTAanhangwagen, vracht, ¼ ton, 2 wielen (M416 pattern)
MADE1955–2009
RARITYCommon — Built for the Koninklijke Landmacht by several Dutch makers from the 1950s until Polynorm stopped supplying Defence in 2009; restored examples are constantly offered on Marktplaats and the National Military Museum holds one (object 106346).
PAYLOAD KG250
UNLADEN KG255
LENGTH M2.64
WIDTH M1.43
HEIGHT M1.035 without cover, 1.43 with
LOAD VOLUME M30.77
BODYwelded steel tub, floats; Dutch versions with rounded mudguards, some with tailgate and own spare wheel
BRAKESfriction materials contain asbestos (museum note)

Fitment

Lunette ring; Dutch Army Land Rovers used NATO pintles.

Variants

Polynorm 1-ton trailer1950s-2000s

Ben Hur-pattern 1,000 kg trailer, 630-690 kg unladen, 3.84 x 1.84 x 1.88 m, for DAF YA-126 and larger vehicles (NMM object 110779).

Sources

sleutelspoor.nl/polynorm-aanhangwagens-bij-defensie/collectie.nmm.nl/nl/collectie/detail/267332/collectie.nmm.nl/nl/collectie/detail/261377/bravocie.nl/ahw250k.htmtheironnurse.blogspot.com/2010/03/polynorm-aanhanger-manual.htmlEvery source above was fetched and read when the record was made.