M715 in Marawi

[kwai]

Notice the cut-outs in the tailgate as a step for climbing in the back.

[Von]

Notice the cut-outs in the tailgate as a step for climbing in the back.

Not a bad idea. My tailgate gets used as a work bench too much to be putting holes in it though.

I've never noticed the windshield wipers on those before. Great for the driver. That dude in the passenger seat, he's on his own.

[kwai]

It looks like the 3rd wiper blade is missing on that truck. Other trucks have 3 wiper blades.

[Flingarrows]

Great post Steve


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[Barrman]

They also seem to have dropped the bed rail height. Plus, shorter top bows too.

[jeepdan]

Cool pics Thanks for posting

What engine is currently used?

[kwai]

It's a Kia KM450.

Here is a link to the specs. 139hp diesel, 5 speed trans, locker in the rear. Appears the foot holes are actually factory items and not field modifications.

https://military.kia.com/en/kia/vehi...o#.We-jlltSxhE

Another link (even mention similiarities to the M715)

http://www.military-today.com/trucks/kia_km450.htm

[Nailhead]

Notice the cut-outs in the tailgate as a step for climbing in the back.

Yeah, I love those. A friend had a Unimog with those cutouts & it was a cinch to get in the bed of that truck, even though it's much higher than a 715.

[Mikel]

Yeah, I love those. A friend had a Unimog with those cutouts & it was a cinch to get in the bed of that truck, even though it's much higher than a 715.

I thought of putting a folding step in my M715 tailgate, but for me it's much easier to step on one of the rear hubs and climb onto the bed from the side.

[rboltz]

I wonder if you went to KIA USA, and had the money, would they import one? Probably doesn't meet all the US regulations not to mention some states that have crazy rules.