M-35 Series 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 Trucks (G-742)
These vehicles are available for sale to wholesalers, refurbishment firms or governments who are interested in lump sum lot quantity. Preferably the minimum acceptable quantities are 20 vehicles, though smaller quantities may be considered.
Smith Consulting Group (SCG) represents Canada’s Department of Defense (DND) much like a real estate agent would represent a home owner in the sale of his home. Except in this case, SCG brings buyers of military surplus assets to the Canadian government. We are the broker representing Canada. Canada pays our fee so there is no “add-in” to cover our service. The buyer negotiates the best price with us and if accepted by Canada, that’s the price to be paid.
All sales are “as is where is.” Most available assets are located in the Montreal Quebec Canada area. Inspections are required and must be coordinated with SCG at least 30 days prior to the planned visit date.
The sales process is rather simple and straight forward. The prospective buyer must present SCG with an Offer to Purchase (OTP). The unique thing about this process is that it allows for negotiation since SCG is representing both the Canadian Government and the potential buyer. SCG then evaluates the offer. If the offer is within known acceptable ranges, and SCG determines the buyer is an acceptable and legitimate buyer, SCG presents the OTP along with its recommendation to DND’s contracting division.
Canada may take up to 30 days to evaluate the OTP and issue a response to the OTP. If accepted Canada will present with a purchase agreement (PA) which must be signed and returned along with payment in full within 10 days of being presented. The buyer then has 14 days in which to make arrangements for the removal of all vehicles purchased.
FYI: as already stated, all assets are sold “as is where is” with no guarantee or warranty of any kind. The condition must be determined by the potential buyer during the inspection. However, most of the M Series 6x6 trucks were declared surplus while in operating condition. All were driven to where they are parked today. Since they may have been setting in place for up to two years or more, many may require a battery boost but should likely be in running condition. They are believed to be complete but it is cautioned that all may require various levels of refurbishment.
M-35 Series 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 Trucks (G-742)
The M35 series of trucks were first introduced in the 1950s. It was one of the most successful of the 6x6 trucks ever deployed by the U.S. military. They served in Vietnam, then modified several times on into the late 1990s with numerous variants.
These 6x6s are called the M35-series because the M35 Cargo Truck was the most widely utilized model. Its military name was the M44-series, named for the bare chassis model. Its standard nomenclature designation is G-742. The M35, and its many variants along with improvements, were eventually manufactured by ten different companies through the late 1980s.
M-35 Series Pricing History
Canada’s assets are sold AS IS in wholesale lots. Historically, buying such assets directly from a government, this class of 6x6 has sold any where from less than US$2500 or bare bones basic vehicles in various stages of cannibalization to upwards of US$12,000 for the best available trucks just released from service. The average ‘as is’ price range current as of November 2008 is in the US$4,100 to about US$9,400 range. Quantities purchased in the lot often dictate the ultimate purchase prices almost as much as the condition of the vehicles.
You can expect to pay upwards of US$ 15,000+ for a reconditioned M Series 6x6 depending on the level of refurbishment. Many refurbishment firms offer varying degrees of service so this estimate is to be considered very subjective. The same truck may sell upwards of US$33,500 in a remanufactured state. Once again “remanufactured” is subjective and may vary from refurbishment firms so its best to get a clear understanding of what is included and what warranties might exist. If you want to go all the way with full refurbishment and upgrade to the Cumming engine, you can expect to pay in excess of US$40,000. But this class of vehicle should come with an engine warranty as well as virtually a zero hour chassis.
