U.S.M.C. Tray Ration Complete Field Kitchen

Built for the U.S. Marine Corps by Babington Enterprises, the Tray Ration Heating System (TRHS) was designed to deliver reliable, high-volume meals in the field. Using Babington’s patented Airtronic burner, it achieves efficient, smokeless, and odorless combustion on multiple fuels, including diesel, JP-8, kerosene, or standard 120 VAC. Originally government-contracted at $15,800 per unit, the TRHS reflects the kind of smart investment built to perform anywhere, anytime. Measuring 53 inches long, 23 inches wide, and 25.5 inches high, with an empty weight of 260 pounds, this unit houses a 30-gallon stainless steel basin. While created to heat military tray-pack rations with only 10 gallons of water, its versatility makes it equally capable of cooking stews, pasta, rice, chili, or boiling large volumes of water for sanitation, coffee, and tea. The same capacity that once kept Marines fed can now serve up community seafood boils, game-day chili pots, or giant batches of pasta at camps and retreats. A single TRHS can sustain 250 people with two meals per day and has even been pushed to feed as many as 1,500 in extended operations. More than just a heating tank, this is a complete mobile kitchen. It includes folding stainless-steel tables, a heavy-duty tarp with a pole-supported tent, six beverage dispensers, three temperature-controlled Cambro pan carriers, utensils, and a full support kit. While originally designed for Marines in forward operating bases, today it’s just as useful for disaster response teams, church groups, hunting lodges, outdoor festivals, community kitchens, summer camps, or any situation where feeding a crowd quickly and efficiently matters. This is a rare opportunity to own a mission-ready kitchen built to exacting U.S. military specifications. For unmatched readiness in emergencies or as the ultimate platform for outdoor cooking, the TRHS delivers power and reliability far beyond typical commercial gear. Unused condition. NSN: 7310-01-295-7479. Genuine U.S. Military Surplus. Made in the USA.

Expert Tips

Set up the included tarp and tent structure first to create a dry, shaded work area. Always test the burner outdoors before use and keep fuel lines capped when stored. Clean stainless components with a food-safe descaler and dry thoroughly to prevent corrosion. For long-term storage, keep the unit covered or sheltered to preserve seals, hoses, and coatings.

Complete Field Kitchen Inventory

Main Equipment

• Quadruple Container (Quadcon)
• Heater Tank with Airtronic Burner
• 5-Gallon Fuel Can
• Holder, Fuel Can Bracket Assembly
• Fuel Line and Filter with Quick Disconnect (12.5 feet)
• Fuel Can Adapter Kit
• Inverter Assembly
• Shelter Kit
• Military Tarp with Reinforced Eyelets
• Collapsible Metal Frame Poles
• Ground Stakes and Tie-Down Ropes

Support Equipment

• Padlocks (2)
• Folding Stainless Steel Tables (3)
• Rear Table Bracket
• Forward Table Bracket
• Table Clamp
• Tiedown Straps for TRH (2)
• 5-lb Fire Extinguisher
• Fire Extinguisher Bracket
• Maintenance Kit Box
• Tool Kit
• Cross Tip Screwdriver (1/4 inch)
• Flat Tip Screwdriver (1/4 inch)
• Hex Key Set (2 to 5 mm)
• Slip Joint Pliers (8 inch)
• Adjustable Wrench (8 inch
• Blacksmith’s Hammer (3 lb)

Food Service Items

• Side-Loading Pan Carriers (3)
• 5-Gallon Beverage Dispensers (6)
• Tiedown Straps for Dispensers and Carriers (2)
• Thermal Gloves (2 pair)
• Operation and Maintenance Manual

Utensil Box Contents

• Edlund S11 with Knife
• Tin Snips
• Pocket Thermometers (2)
• Spoodle (8 ounce)
• Perforated Spoons (11 inch, 2 total)
• Spoodles (4 ounce, 4 total)
• Serving Spoons (11 inch, 6 total)
• Spatulas (2)
• Tongs (9 inch, 2 total)
• Cook’s Knife
• French Wire Whip (12 inch)

Additional Items

• Insulated Tray Pack Holders with Lids (24)
• High Temperature Drain Hose (4 foot)
• Tray Pack Handling Tool
• Exhaust Elbow
• Strap Adapter