UTILITY VEHICLES
M1078 LMTV
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The M1078 standard cargo truck is designed to transport cargo and
soldiers. It has a payload capacity of 2.27 t and to facilitate loading and
unloading the bed-side rails are mounted on hinges and can be lowered. The
cargo bed can be equipped with an optional bench seat kit for the transport of
soldiers. The bench seats are constructed of a non-wood material and attach to
the cargo bed side rails, and can be folded down and stowed when not in use.
Soldiers are assisted when climbing in and out of the cargo bed area with the
aid of a ladder, which is stowed on a vehicle when not in use. A canvas and
bows kit are available to keep both soldiers and cargo protected from the
elements. The M1078 can be equipped with optional electrically operated
self-recovery winch kit capable of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations.
Some versions of the LMTV are fitted with load handling cranes. Some versions are being produced as bare chassis for special bodies to be added. Both LMTV and MTV models use the same forward control cab which has features such as ease of maintenance and routine checking facilities. A machine gun mounting is provided with power steering and a fully automatic transmission coupled to a high efficiency and low emission Caterpillar diesel.
Some versions of the LMTV are fitted with load handling cranes. Some versions are being produced as bare chassis for special bodies to be added. Both LMTV and MTV models use the same forward control cab which has features such as ease of maintenance and routine checking facilities. A machine gun mounting is provided with power steering and a fully automatic transmission coupled to a high efficiency and low emission Caterpillar diesel.
M1083 MTV
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The MTV family of 6x6 military
trucks is powered by Caterpillar 3115 ATAAC 6.6-liter turbocharged diesel
engine, developing 290 hp. It is a high efficiency and low emission unit. This
engine is coupled with a fully automatic transmission. A central tyre pressure
system is fitted as standard.
Some versions are fitted with load handling cranes and others have recovery winches. It is also produced as bare chassis for special bodies to be added. A machine gun mounting is provided.
Throughout the exercise the MTV accent has been on reliability, low unit and running costs, and long term efficiency, all aspects well demonstrated during a grueling series of selection trials which took place over a period of many months before selection of the Steyr design. The MTV is destined to serve well into the 21st Century and is being offered for export sales in the Far East and elsewhere.
The M1083 is available is a variety of versions.
Some versions are fitted with load handling cranes and others have recovery winches. It is also produced as bare chassis for special bodies to be added. A machine gun mounting is provided.
Throughout the exercise the MTV accent has been on reliability, low unit and running costs, and long term efficiency, all aspects well demonstrated during a grueling series of selection trials which took place over a period of many months before selection of the Steyr design. The MTV is destined to serve well into the 21st Century and is being offered for export sales in the Far East and elsewhere.
The M1083 is available is a variety of versions.
Oshkosh LVSR
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The main function for this heavy
utility truck is to transport heavy engineering and combat equipment,
containers and basic supplies, such as ammunition, fuel and water. This 10x10
vehicle has a payload capacity of about 12 t off-road and 20.4 t on hard
surface roads. It can also tow a trailer.
The LVSR is equipped with a Multilift load handling system and can load and unload flatracks or containers both on the prime mover and trailer without external material handling equipment. All adapters and lift hardware are carried on the vehicle. It uses standard NATO flatracks.
The LVSR is equipped with a Multilift load handling system and can load and unload flatracks or containers both on the prime mover and trailer without external material handling equipment. All adapters and lift hardware are carried on the vehicle. It uses standard NATO flatracks.
Oshkosh MTVR
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This heavy utility truck can carry a
payload of seven tons or up to fifteen tons driving on smoother surfaces, while
simultaneously being able to tow an eleven ton load. The MTVR is highly
adaptable for any cargo hauling, carrying or winching. It's wide versatility
makes the MTVE an integral part of the Marine Corps logistical backbone. This
vehicle is the prime mover for the M777 howitzer, troops, fuel, water and a
wide variety of other equipment.
The MTVR truck can be fitted with armor protection kit or armed with a 12.7-mm or 7.62-mm machine gun. Armaments are positioned in a mounted position above the cab. All versions of the MTVR use the same 6x6 configuration. Engine is located under a forward fiberglass bonnet. Roof of the cab with hinged aluminum windscreen and door frames can be folded down to reduce overall height.
The MTVR truck can be fitted with armor protection kit or armed with a 12.7-mm or 7.62-mm machine gun. Armaments are positioned in a mounted position above the cab. All versions of the MTVR use the same 6x6 configuration. Engine is located under a forward fiberglass bonnet. Roof of the cab with hinged aluminum windscreen and door frames can be folded down to reduce overall height.
M1070 HET
_Oshkosh Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) is an 8x8 tractor, called the
M1070, capable of towing a 70-ton semi-trailer, M1000. HET is used by
the United States Army to transport heavy payloads such as the M1A1/A2
Abrams main battle tank. It is equipped with a Central Tire Inflation
System (CTIS). M1070 tractor along with the M1000 semi-trailer is also
known as the Heavy Equipment Transporter System (HETS).
HEMTT
_The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) is a family of heavy,
multi-purpose, tactical trucks developed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation
to meet the needs of the United States Armed Forces. This family of
tactical trucks comprises the M977 cargo with crane, M978 2,500-gallon
fuel tanker, M983 tractor, M9841A1 wrecker and/or M985 cargo with heavy
crane. All of them are based on 8x8 chassis prime mover featuring high
mobility and capacity for carrying 10+ tons payloads. HEMTT can be
deployed anywhere in the world by C-130 Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III
and C-5 Galaxy tactical and strategic transport aircraft.