Which weighs more: M1097 HMMWV Empty Weight or M1101 Trailer Max Weight?

• A. M1097 HMMWV Empty Weight
• B. M1101 Trailer Max Weight
• C. Both weigh the same
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer: (A)

The weight comparison is between a vehicle’s empty mass and a trailer’s maximum permissible mass. The M1097 HMMWV, even when empty, is built as a full vehicle with a steel frame, engine, drivetrain, and essential systems, so its empty weight sits in the several-thousand-pound range. By contrast, the M1101 trailer is designed to be light enough to be towed by a Humvee or similar vehicle, and its maximum weight rating is significantly lower than the Humvee’s empty weight.

In practical terms, the HMMWV’s empty weight is roughly in the seven- to eight-thousand-pound area, while the trailer’s max weight is only a few thousand pounds. So the Humvee, even without fuel or crew, weighs more than the trailer’s maximum loaded weight.