Restoring a Mighty Mite
 The
Mighty Mite was a tiny vehicle of just 65 in. wheelbase (the M422)
or 71 in. (for the M422A1). It was designed for operation in all kinds
of highways, roads and terrain and had a fording depth of 21 in.,
which could be increased to 60 in. with a special kit.
Power came from a four cylinder V-type air-cooled
engined and was transmitted by four speed gearbox, either to the
rear wheels only or to front and rear simultaneously, by means of
three limited-slip differentials. The body was an all aluminium,
riveted, body and fender structure, insulated from the steel frame
by body mounting shims and cushions between the body and frame.
The suspension was of the independent type, providing fullarticulation.
Longitudinal 1/4 elliptic leaf springs were mounted in a unique
way which virtually eliminated roll-overs.
Vehicle weight w/o crew: 1700 lb.
Pay load, highway: 2780 lb.
Pay load, cross-country: 2630 lb.
Towed load, highway: 1500 lb.
Wheelbase: 65 or 71 in.
Length: 107 or 113 in.
Width: 61 in.
Ground clearance: 9 in.
Angle of approach: 55 degrees.
Angle of departure: 47 degrees.
Maximum gradient ability: 60 %.
Cruise range (12.5 gal.) 225 mi.
Tire pressure, highway: front 20 psi, rear 25 psi.
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