1 1/4-Ton 4 x 4 Ambulance (M886) - Little Falls, MN
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member lenron
N 46° 04.888 W 094° 20.785
15T E 395897 N 5103980
Vintage ambulance located at the Minnesota Military Museum near Little Falls, MN.
Waymark Code: WMA1NM
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
Views: 6

This vintage ambulance is located on the grounds of the Minnesota Military Museum on the grounds of Camp Ripley near Little Falls, MN. The museum is a treasure trove of military artifacts, weapons, equipment, uniforms and more located in both indoor and outdoor displays.

The information sign on this ambulance reads:

1 1/4_Ton 4 x 4 Ambulance (M886)

The M886 is the same vehicle as 1976-1977 Dodge M880 truck, but with a box ambulance attached to the rear and top of the cab. Other modifications include a blackout lighting system, power ventilator and hot water heater. A sliding door behind the driver's seat allows entry to the rear compartment, which holds a surgical ceiling light and folding seat for an attendant. Up to five litter patients or six ambulatory wounded can be carried in the rear compartment, in addition to the attendant.

Technical data: Weight, 6, 166 lb; Chrysler 318-inch V-8 engine; 150 hp at 4,000 rmp; three-speed automatic transmission; Cruising range 160 miles, Top Speed,70mph.
Location restrictions:
Open to the public with limited winter times


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