101A3 MILITARY TRAILER Value

[bwmarksbmcs]

I have a chance to get one of these for $1K, prices on the internet are all over the place, what do you think?

It is titled in the state I'm in so it did pass the original inspection

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[Sweetums]

Impossible to say without seeing the condition. I personally don't like the M101A3, it's too heavy and too wide for reasonable off road handling. I prefer the M100 and other 1/4 ton class trailers - but almost all of those worth saving have been snatched up. The M101A3 is a 3/4 ton trailer, I'd rather keep the trailer light so I have some towing left for payload.

I'd consider the M101A3 if I was using it around a ranch or farm.

 

[WestwallNF104A]

Condition, condition, condition. One thousand for one in good condition and excellent tires would be a steal.

Good condition, but bad tires? 1000 is top retail.

 

[Great Offender]

Value? I agree about the condition but military auctions go on every day and the standard opening bid on one of those trailers is $500.
Working and inspected may offer some value but I think it can be had cheaper.

 

[Janster]

Duplicate thread??

 

[JeepinPete]

The fact that it has a title is worth something IMO. Like everything else, the prices only seem to be going up.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

If it’s titled, everything works, and has fairly good tires then it’s a good price. Inspect the CRAP out of it before you hand over any cash though. Military equipment gets abused because that’s what it’s meant for. (Motor-T would disagree with me there.) It’s meant to get a job done no matter what is going on. I’ve walked away from a few after finding rust spots or damage to the bottom frame or axles that just don’t “sound right” when rolled. Check the lighting hard too. Follow the wires. Any crimps or dark/burnt spots on the wiring walk away. That is of course unless they’ll make you a better deal or you enjoy electrical work. I have yet to find one that meets my expectations at a decent price.

 

[Sweetums]

Rewiring a trailer is pretty easy, I wouldn't walk away from it over that, but I would use it to bargain down the price. The M101A3 is a 24v power system anyway, most people converting them to 12v just take all the 24v stuff out and put in an aftermarket harness available at eTrailer or any local trailer company/farm store.

 

[bwmarksbmcs]

Thanks everyone, I passed on it...it wasn't what was represented in the photos. There are a few more around here I'll look at

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