TM 55-2320-209-15-1

TM 55-2320-209-15-1

TECHNICAL MANUAL

TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE

TRUCKS, 2-1/2-TON, 6X6 (NSN 2320)

TRUCK, CARGO: M35 WWN (00-835-8464; M35 W0WN

(00-835-8463); M35A1 WWN (00-542-5634); M35A1 WOWN (00-542-5633);M35A2 WWN (00-077-1617); M35A2 WOWN (00-077-1616); M35A2C WWN (00-926-0875);

M35A2C WOWN (00-926-0873); M36 WWN (00-647-0505); M36 WOWN (00-391-0569);M36C WWN (00-200-1369); M36C WOWN (00-200-1368);

M36A2 WWN (00-077-1619); M36A2 WOWN (00-077-1618)

TRUCK, DUMP: M59 WWN (00-835-8597); M59 WOWN (00-835-8595);M342A2 WWN (00-077-1644); M342A2 WOWN (00-077-1643)

TRUCK, TANK, FUEL-SERVICING, 1,200-GAL.: M49A1C WWN (00-440-3346),M49A1C WOWN (00-440-3349); M49A2C WWN (00-077-1632), M49A2C WOWN (00-077-1631);

M49C WWN (00-141-8237), M49C WOWN (00-141-8235)

TRUCK, TANK, WATER, 1,000-GAL.: M50 WWN (00-174-1601), M50 WOWN (00-835-8344);M50A1 WWN (00-440-8305), M50A1 WOWN (00-440-8307); M50A2 WWN (00-077-1634),M50A2 WOWN (00-077-1633); M50A3 WWN (00-937-5264), M50A3 WOWN (00-937-4036)

TRUCK, TRACTOR: M48 WWN (00-835-8346), M48 WOWN (00-835-8345);M275 WWN (00-835-8611), M275 WOWN (00-835-8609); M275A1 WOWN (00-446-2479);

M275A2 WWN (00-077-1641), M275A2 WOWN (00-077-1640)

TRUCK, VAN, EXPANSIBLE: M292 WWN (00-542-4444), M292 WOWN (00-325-6574);M292A1 WWN (00-440-8317), M292A1 WOWN (00-440-8318); M292A2 WWN (00-696-0684),

M292A2 WOWN (00-077-1642); M292A3 WOWN (00-699-3546);M292A4 WOWN (00-699-3593); M292A5 WOWN (00-699-3746)

TRUCK, VAN, SHOP: M109 WWN (00-289-6473), M109 WOWN (00-835-8515);M109A1 WWN (00-706-2224), M109A1 WOWN (00-690-8365); M109A2 WWN (00-440-8308),M109A2 WOWN (00-440-8313); M109A3 WWN (00-077-1637), M109A3 WOWN (00-077-1636)

TRUCK, WRECKER: M60 WWN (00-835-8343); M108 WWN (00-835-8526), M108 WOWN (00-690-7500)

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

JUNE 1975

TM 55-2320-209-15-1C1

Change HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

No. 1 Washington, D.C., 12 September 1986


TRUCKS, 2½-TON, 6x6 (NSN 2320)

TRUCK, CARGO: M35 WWN (00-835-8464), M35 WOWN(00-835-8463); M35A1 WWN (00-542-5634), M35A1 WOWN (00-542-5633);

M35A2 WWN (00-077-1617), M35A2 WOWN (00-077-1616); M35A2C WWN (00-926-0875);M35A2C WOWN (00-926-0873); M36 WWN (00-647-0505), M36 WOWN (00-391-0569);

M36C WWN (00-200-1369), M36C WOWN (00-200-1368);M36A2 WWN (00-077-1619), M36A2 WOWN (00-077-1618)

TRUCK, DUMP: M59 WWN (00-835-8597), M59 WOWN (00-835-8595);M342A2 WWN (00-077-1644), M342A2 WOWN (00-077-1643)

TRUCK, TANK, FUEL-SERVICING, 1,200-GAL.: M49A1C WWN (00-440-3346),M49A1C WOWN (00-440-3349); M49A2C WWN (00-077-1732), M49A2C WOWN

(00-077-1631); M49C WWN (00-141-8237), M49C WOWN (00-141-8235)

TRUCK, TANK, WATER, 1,000-GAL.: M50 WWN (00-174-1601), M50 WOWN (00-835-8344);M50A1 WWN (00-440-8305), M50A1 WOWN (00-440-8307); M50A2 WWN (00-077-1634),M50A2 WOWN (00-077-1633); M50A3 WWN (00-937-5264), M50A3 WOWN (00-937-4036)

TRUCK, TRACTOR: M48 WWN (00-835-8346), M48 WOWN (00-835-8345);M275 WWN (00-835-8611), M275 WOWN (00-835-8609); M275A1 WOWN (00-446-2479);

M275A2 WWN (00-077-1641), M275A2 WOWN (00-077-1640)


M292A2 WOWN (00-077-1642); M292A3 WOWN (00-699-3546);M292A4 WOWN (00-699-3593); M292A5 WOWN (00-699-3746)

TRUCK, VAN, SHOP: M109 WWN (00-289-6473), M109 WOWN (00-835-8515);M109A1 WWN (00-706-2224), M109A1 WOWN (00-690-8365); M109A2 WWN (00-440-8308),M109A2 WOWN (00-440-8313); M109A3 WWN (00-077-1637), M109A3 WOWN (00-077-1636)

TRUCK, WRECKER: M60 WWN (00-835-8343); M108 WWN (00-835-8526), M108 WOWN(00-690-7500)

TM 55-2320-209-15-1

TM 55-2320-209-15-l, 20 June 1975, is changed as follows:

1. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the margin. Remove old pages and insert newpages as indicated below:

Remove pages Insert pages4-1 through 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4-1 through 4-16-1 through 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-1 through 6–57-1 through 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-1 through 7-6B-1 and B-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B-1 and B-2

2. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

Official:R. L. DILWORTH

Brigadier General, United States ArmyThe Adjutant General

JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR.General, United States Army

Chief of Staff

Distribution:To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12–38, Organizational and Direct and General Support

maintenance requirements for Truck, Gasoline, 2½–Ton 6x6 M44-Series.

*TM 55-2320–209-15-1

T ECHNICAL M A N U A L

No. 55-2320-209-15-1

H E A D Q U A R T E R SDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

WASHINGTON , D.C., 20 June 1975


TRUCKS, 2 1/2-TON, 6X6 (NSN 2320)

TRUCK, CARGO: M35 WWN (00-835-8464), M35 WOWN(00-835-8463): M35A1 WWN (00-542-5634), M35A1 WOWN (00-542-5633);

M35A2 WWN (00-077-1617), M35A2 WOWN (00-077-1616); M35A2C WWN (00-926-0875):M35A2C WOWN (00-926-0873); M36 WWN (00-647-0505), M36 WOWN (00-391-0569);

M36C WWN (00–200-1369), M36C WOWN (00-200-1368);M36A2 WWN (00-077-1619), M36A2 WOWN (00-077-1618)

TRUCK, DUMP: M59 WWN (00-35-8597), M59 WOWN (00-835-8595);M342A2 WWN (00-077-1644), M342A2 WOWN (00-077-1643)

TRUCK, TANK, FUEL-SERVICING, 1,200 GAL.: M49A1C WWN (00-440-3346),M49A1C WOWN (00-440-3349); M49A2C WWN (00-077-1732), M49A2C WOWN (00-077-1631);

M49C WWN (00-141–8237), M49C WOWN (00-141-8235)

TRUCK, TANK, WATER, 1,000-GAL.: M50 WWN (00-174-1601), M50 WOWN (00-835-8344);M50A1 WWN (00-440-8305), M50A1 WOWN (00-440-8307): M50A2 WWN (00-077-1634),M50A2 WOWN (00-077-1633); M50A3 WWN (00-937-5264), M50A3 WOWN (00-937-4036)

TRUCK, TRACTOR: M48 WWN (00-835-8346), M48 WOWN (00-835-8345);M275 WWN (00-835-8611), M275 WOWN (00-835-8609); M275A1 WOWN (00-446–2479);

M275A2 WWN (00-077-1641), M275A2 WOWN (00-077-1640)


M292A2 WOWN (00–077-1642); M292A3 WOWN (00-699-3546);M292A4 WOWN (00-699-3593); M292A5 WOWN (00-699-3746)

TRUCK, VAN , SHOP: M109 WWN (00-289-6473), M109 WOWN (00-835-8515);M109A1 WWN (00–706-2224), M109A1 WOWN (00-690-8365); M109A2 WWN (00-440-8308),M109A2 WOWN (00-440-8313); M109A3 WWN (00-077-1637), M109A3 WOWN (00-077-1636)

TRUCK, WRECKER: M60 WWN (00-835-8343): M108 WWN (00-835-8526), M108 WOWN (00-690-7500)

C H A P T E R 1 . INTRODUCTION Paragraph Page

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P u r p o s e a n d S c o p e 1-1 1-1Reporting of Recommendations and Comments 1-2 1-1Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1-1Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 1-4 1-1TRANSPORTABILITY DATAGENERALScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2-1Descriptions, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-1CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED DATA

S e c t i o n I .

II.G e n e r a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2-3 2-7Side and Rear Elevation Drawings 2-4 2-7Reduced configuration . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 2-7SAFETYC h a p t e r 3 .

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3-1Specific Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3-1

* This manual supersedes TM 55-2320-209-10-1, 14 November 1968; TM 55-2320-209-10-3,TM 55-2320-209-10-5,

2 August 1969; TM 55-2320-209-10-4, 19 August 1963;

27 August 1963; TM 55-2320-209-10-7, 19 March 1969; TM 55-2320–209-10-8, 5 M a r c h 1 9 6 9 ; T M 5 5 - 2 3 2 0 - 2 0 9 - 1 0 - 9 , 8 M a r c h1966; TM 55-2320-209-10-10, 24 November 1969; TM 55-2320-209-20-3, 20 February 1967; TM 55-2320-209-20-4, 10 August 1967; TM 55-2320-209-20-5, 16 April 1968.

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C H A P T E R 4 .Section I.

S e c t i o n I I .

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C H A P T E R 5 .Section I.

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C H A P T E R 6 .

7.Section I.

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AIR TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCEGENERALScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Maximum Utilization of Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

TRANSPORT BY US ARMY AIRCRAFTFixed Wing Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Rotary Wing Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5TRANSPORT BY US AIR FORCE AIRCRAFTAircraft Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Typical Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8OFF-ROAD AND HIGHWAY TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCEGENERALScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2MOVEMENT ON OWN WHEELSGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Preparation of Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

TRANSPORT BY SEMITRAILERGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Loading on Flatbed Semitrailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-6MARINE AND TERMINAL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCEScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3RAIL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCEGENERALScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Maximum Uti l izat ion of Rai lcars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2TRANSPORT ON CONUS RAILWAYSGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3P r e p a r a t i o n o f V e h i c l e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4L o a d i n g T r u c k s o n G e n e r a l - P u r p o s e F l a t c a r s . . . . . 7-5Loading Trucks on Special-Purpose Flatcars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYSGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7Transport on US Army-Owned Foreign Service Flatcars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8CONVERSION TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figurenumber Title

2-12-22-32-42-52-62-72-82-92-102-112-122-132-142-152-162-172-182-192-202-212-222-232-242-252-262-272-282-292-302-312-322-332-342-352-364-14-24-34-44-54-64-74-84-94-104-114-124-134-144-155-15-2

5-35-45-55-66-16-26-36-4

Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,Truck,

cargo, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M35A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..cargo, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dump, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dump, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M342A2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tank, FS, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M49A2C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tank, water, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M50.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tractor, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tractor, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..van, expansible, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .van, shop, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..wrecker, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .wrecker, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side elevation, truck, cargo, WWN and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, cargo, M35A2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, cargo, WWN and WOWN, M36A2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, cargo, M36A2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, dump, WWN and WOWN, M59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, dump, M59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, dump, WWN and WOWN, M342A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, dump, M342A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, tank, FS, WWN and WOWN, M49A2C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, tank, FS, M49A2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, tank, water, WWN and WOWN, M50A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, tank, water, M50A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side elevation, truck, tractor, WWN and WOWN, M48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, tractor, M48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, tractor, WWN and WOWN, M275A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, tractor, M275A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, van, expansible, WWN and WOWN, M292A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, van, expansible, M292A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, van, shop, WWN and WOWN, M109A3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, van, shop, M109A3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, wrecker, WWN, M60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear elevation, truck, wrecker, M60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elevation, truck, wrecker, WWN and WOWN, M108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear elevation, truck, wrecker, M108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M35 in C-5 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M35 in C-130 aircraft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M35 in C-141 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M48 in C-5 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M48 in C-130 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M48 in C-141 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M49 in C-5 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M49 in C-130 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M49 in C-141 aircraft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M108 in C-5 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M108 in C-130 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M108 in C-141 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M292 in C-5 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M36 in C-130 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiedown diagram for M36 in C-141 aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blocking and tiedown of typical 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 truck on M127-series 12-ton or larger semitrailer. . .Rear view of blocking and tiedown of typical 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 truck on M127-series 12-ton or larger

semitrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blocking and tiedown details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tracking diagram for semitrailer, M127A1, and truck, tractor, M818. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blocking and tiedown of typical 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, truck on semitrailer, M270A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tracking diagram for semitrailer, M270A1, and truck, tractor, M818, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lifting diagram for M59 using eight-wire sling and two spreader bars . . . . . . . . . .Lifting diagram for M292 using eight-wire sling and two spreader bars . . . . . . . . . .Lifting diagram for M48 using six-wire sling and one spreader bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lifting diagram for M60 using eight-wire sling and two spreader bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6-5 Typical blocking and tiedown of 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 truck in general cargo vessel7-1 Blocking and tiedown diagram of typica1 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 truck on CONUS general-purpose flatcar7-2 Blocking and tiedown detail diagram for typica1 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 truck on CONUS general-purpose

flatcar7-3 Securing 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks on flatcars equipped with center tiedown rails7-4 Securing 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks on cushioned rub-rail flatcars7-5 Securing 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks on bi-level rack cars

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LIST OF TABLES

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C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a n d R e l a t e d D a t aHeight Reduction of 2 l/2-Ton TrucksTiedown Data for M35 in C-5 AircraftTiedown Data for M35 in C-130 AircraftTiedown Data for M35 in C-141 AircraftTiedown Data for M48 in C-5 AircraftTiedown Data for M48 in C-130 AircraftTiedown Data for M48 in C-141 AircraftTiedown Data for M49 in C-5 AircraftTiedown Data for M49 in C-130 AircraftTiedown Data for M49 in C-141 AircraftTiedown Data for M108 in C-5 Aircraft

Title

Tiedown Data for M108 in C-130 AircraftTiedown Data for M108 in C-141 AircraftTiedown Data for M292 in C-5 AircraftTiedown Data for M36 in C-130 AircraftTiedown Data for M36 in C-141 AircraftBill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6

Truck on M127-Series 12-Ton or Larger Semitrailer (Fig 5-l, 5-2, and5-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton,6x6 Truck on M127-Series, 12-Ton or Larger Semitrailer (Fig 5-1, 5-2,and 5-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6Truck on M270 Semitrailer (Fig 5-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton,6x6 Truck on Semitrailer (Fig 5-3 and 5-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6Truck in General Cargo Vessel (Fig 6-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton,6x6 Truck in General Cargo Vessel (Fig 6-5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bill of materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6Truck on CONUS General-Purpose Flatcars (Fig 7-1 and 7-2). . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton,6x6 Truck on CONUS General-Purpose Flatcar (Fig 7-1 and 7-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application of Chain Tiedown for Securing 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 Trucks onFlatcars Equipped with Center Tiedown Rails (Fig 7-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quantity of 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 Trucks That Can be Loaded on Railroad CarsWith Center Tiedown Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application of Chain Tiedown for Securing 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 Trucks onFlatcars Equipped With Cushioned Rub-Rail (Fig 7-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application of Chain Tiedown For Securing 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 Trucks on Bi-L e v e l R a c k C a r s ( F i g 7 - 5 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Characteristics of US Army-Owned European Flatcars Available for

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

1 –1. Purpose and Scope

This manual provides transportability guidancefor logistic handling and movement of trucks,2 1/2-ton, 6x6. It provides transportation officersand other personnel responsible for movement, orproviding transportation services, withinformation considered appropriate to safe trans-port. S igni f i cant technica l and phys ica lcharacteristics as well as safety considerations re-quired for worldwide movement by the variousmodes of transportation are included. Whenconsidered necessary, metric equivalents aregiven in parentheses following dimensions orother measurements. Conversion tables arecontained in appendix A.1–2. Reporting of Recommendations and

CommentsThe report ing o f errors , omissions, andrecommendations for improving this manual bythe individual user is encouraged. Reports shouldbe submitted on DA Form 2028 (RecommendedChanges to DA Publications and Blank Forms)and forwarded to Director, Military TrafficManagement Command Transportation En-gineering Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRP, P.O. BOX

6276, Newport News, Virginia 23606.

NOTEAttention is invited to the stamped andpreaddressed tear-out questionnairefollowing appendix B. Request that thisquestionnaire be completed and mailedwithin 6 months of the manual publica-tion date.

1–3. SafetyAppropriate precautionary measures requiredduring movement of the items are contained inchapter 3.

1–4. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, andNotes

Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, andnotes emphasize important or critical guidance.They are used for the following conditions:

a. Warning. An operating procedure orpractice that, if not correctly followed, couldresult in personal injury or loss of life.

b. Caution. An operating procedure or practicethat, if not strictly observed, could result indamage to or destruction of equipment.

c. Note. An operating procedure or conditionthat must be emphasized.

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TRANSPORTABILITY DATA

Section I. G E N E R A L

2–1. ScopeThis chapter provides a general description of the2 1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks, identification photographs,tabulated transportability characteristics, anddata that are necessary for movement of thevehicles.

2–2. DescriptionsThe trucks, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, covered in this manualare of various wheel bases and body styles; allhave a tandem rear axle and dual rear tires. Abrief description of the various chassis and body

types follows:a. Truck, Cargo, M35A2 ( Fig 2-1 ). The M35-

series truck is designed for use as a generalpurpose cargo and troop carrier.

b. Truck, Cargo, M36 ( Fig 2-2). The M36-series truck is an extra long wheelbase cargotruck. The M36C is modified with the acquisitionantenna transport kit.

c. Truck, Dump, M59 (Fig 2-3). The M59truck is equipped with a metal dump body andhydraulic hoist cylinder and is used primarily totransport loose bulk material.

Figure 2-1. Truck, cargo, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M35A2.

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Figure 2-2. Truck, cargo, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M36

Figure 2-3. Truck, dump, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M59.

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d. Truck, Dump, M342A2 (Fig 2-4). The e. Truck, Tank, Fuel Servicing (FS), M49A2CM342A2 truck is equipped with a metal dump (Fig. 2-5). The M49-series truck is designed tobody and two hydraulic hoist cylinders and is transport and distribute liquid fuels and isused primarily to transport loose bulk material. equipped with a power-driven pump.

Figure 2-4. Truck, dump, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M342A2.

Figure 2-5. Truck, tank, FS, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M49A2C.

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f. Truck, Tank, Water, M50 (Fig 2-6). T h e g. Truck, Tractor, M48 (Fig 2–7). T h eM50-series truck is designed to transport and dis- truck is designed to tow tank, stake, van,tribute water for various purposes. flatbed semitrailers.

Figure 2-6. Truck, tank, water, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M50.

M 48and

Figure 2-7. Truck, tractor, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M48.

h. Truck, Tractor, M275 (Fig 2-8). The M275- The M292-series truck is designed to house andseries truck is designed to tow tank, stake, van, transport various bulky items of technical equip-and flatbed semitrailers. ment.

i. Truck, Van, Expansible, M292 (Fig 2-9). j. Truck, Van, Shop, M109 (Fig 2-10). T h e

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Figure 2-8. Truck, tractor, 2 1/2-ton. 6x6, M275.

Figure 2-9. Truck, van, expansible, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M292.

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M109-series truck is designed as an all-purpose ices.mobile workshop for maintenance and repair serv- k. Truck, Wrecker, M60 (Fig 2-11). The M60

Figure 2-10. Truck, van, shop, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M109.

Figure 2-11. Truck, wrecker, 2 1/2-ton, 6X6, M60.

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truck isvehicles

designed to tow,and equipment.

salvage, and recover M 108 truck isrecover vehicles

l. Truck, Wrecker, M108 (Fig 2-12). The

designed to tow, salvage, andand equipment.

Figure 2-12. Truck, wrecker, 2 1/2-ton, 6x6, M108.

Section II. CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED DATA

2–3. GeneralTruck characteristics contained in table 2-1 areapplicable to model number or National StockNumber (NSN) shown. Changes in model numberor NSN may affect the loadability of the trucks asrelated to the guidance shown in this manual.Data are based on empty trucks unless otherwisenoted.

2–4. Side and Rear Elevation DrawingsThis chapter provides drawings (fig 2-13 through2-36) that are necessary for determining the load

transportation modes.

2–5. Descriptions

Transportation economies can be obtained by re-ducing each vehicle to its minimum dimensionsfor transport by ship. Removable items such asbows, tarpaulins, and exhaust pipe extensionsshould be stowed within the confines of thevehicle cargo compartment. Cargo transported inthe vehicle should not exceed the minimumdimensions or weight limitation of the vehicle.Examples of dimensional reductions for the 2 1/2-

ability of the vehicles for movement by various ton trucks are found in table 2–2.

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Figure 2-13. Side elevation, truck, cargo, WWN and WOWN, M35A2.

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Figure 2-14. Rear elevation, truck, cargo, M35A2.

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Figure 2-16. Rear elevation, truck, cargo, M36A2.

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Figure 2-17. Side elevation, truck, dump, WWN and WOWN, M59.

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Figure 2-18. Rear elevation, truck, dump, M59.

T M 5 5 - 2 3 2 0 - 2 0 9 - 1 5 - 1

Figure 2-19. Side elevation, truck, dump, WWN and WOWN, M342A2.

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Figure 2-20. Rear elevation, truck, dump, M342A2.

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Figure 2-21. Side elevation, truck, tank, FS, WWN and WOWN, M49A2C.

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Figure 2-22. Rear elevation, truck, tank, FS. M49A2C.

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Figure 2-23. Side elevation, truck, tank, water, WWN and WOWN, M50A2.

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Figure 2-24. Rear elevation, truck, tank, water, M50A2.

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Figure 2-25. Side elevation, truck, tractor, WWN and WOWN, M48.

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Figure 2-26. Rear elevation, truck, tractor, M48.

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T M 5 5 - 2 3 2 0 - 2 0 9 - 1 5 - 1

Figure 2-27. Side elevation, truck, tractor, WWN, and WOWN, M275A2.

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Figure 2-28. Rear elevation, truck, tractor, M275A2.

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Figure 2-30. Rear elevation, truck, van, expansible, M292A2.

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Figure 2-31. Side elevation, truck, van, shop, WWN and WOWN, M109A3.

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Figure 2-32. Rear elevation, truck, van, shop, M109A3.

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Figure 2-34. Rear elevation, truck, wrecker, M60.

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Figure 2-36. Rear elevation, truck, wrecker, M108.

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Table 2-2. Height Reduction of 2 1/2-Ton Trucks

Cabtarpaulin x x x x x xPillarpost assy x x x x x xMirrors& arms x x x x x xCargotarpaulin x x x x

Bows x x x x

Sparetire

Lowerwindshield x x x x x xGravelshield x xCargo bodyside racks x x x xAcetylenebottlehorizontalBoom atmin. height

x x x x

x x x x

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CHAPTER 3

SAFETY

3-1. GeneralGeneral safety considerations and precautions formovement are as follows:

a. Check each vehicle to insure that all looseitems are appropriately secured.

b. When backing a vehicle insure that nopersonnel or obstructions are behind it.

WARNINGFire extinguishers must be readilyavailable during all loading andunloading.

WARNINGProper ventilation must be providedwhen loading and unloading if vehicleengine is used. Prolonged exposure tocarbon monoxide fumes will produceadverse effects that may prove fatal.

3–2. Specific Safety Requirements

Pertinent safety requirements by individual modecan be found, where applicable, in the appropriatechapters.

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CHAPTER 4

AIR TRANSPORTABI L I TY GUIDANCE

Section I. GENERAL

4-1. Scope

This chapter provides transportability guidance forair movement of the 2–1/2–ton, 6x6 trucks. Itpresents examples of tiedown diagrams and tiedowndata tables for loading these vehicles in US Air ForceC–5, C-130, and C-141 aircraft.

4-2. Maximum Utilization of Aircraft

Additional cargo including nuclear weapons and/orpersonnel within allowable load limits and restric-tions prescribed by pertinent safety regulations canbe transported with the 2-1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks in USAir Force aircraft. Nonnuclear cargo may be trans-ported in the cargo trucks as long as none of the cargoprotrudes above the solid metal sides of the truck bed.Cargo carried in the bed of a cargo truck must besecurely tied down to prevent shifting and possibledamage. Cargo must be restrained in the vehicle bedby attachment to either the vehicle or the aircraftfloor and must meet the same restraint criteria as re-quired for the vehicle. Cargo to be stowed and securedin the vehicles must not exceed the maximum ratedload capacity of 2-1/2–tons (5,000 pounds) or aircraftallowable cargo load (ACL), and cargo items must becompatible. The weight of the vehicle plus the weightof any cargo that it may contain must be accurate.The vehicle and its cargo are considered as onepackage, and the gross weight is used to determinetiedown requirements in accordance with chapter 4,FM 55-9. If the cargo truck is to carry any cargo whenit is in the aircraft, the truck must be loaded and thenweighed before it is loaded in the aircraft. The weightof any cargo loaded on vehicles will change the centerof gravity (CG) of the vehicles as shown in chapter2. The new CG should be determined in accordancewith chapter 5, FM 55-9. Chapters 4 and 5, FM 55-9,contain detailed instructions for air movement ofcargo trucks. Dump trucks should not be air trans-ported with cargo loaded in the dump bed. The struc-tural strength of the fittings that connect the dumpbed on the truck frame may not be adequate to with-stand the additional stress. When this matter isresolved, guidance will be provided in a change in thismanual.

4-3. Safety

In addition to the safety precautions contained inchapter 3, the following should be noted:

a. The activity offering the vehicles or items for airtransport will notify the aircraft commander or hisdesignated representative in the event ammunitionor explosives are to be transported within a vehicle.

b. Vehicle fuel tanks must not be more than three-fourths full.

c. The required number of tiedowns plus theircapacity must be checked, and the criteria for gravityforces, adhered to.

d. Each item must be checked carefully to ensurethat all loose items are properly secured.

e. Cargo tanks of tank trucks will be emptied andpurged before being loaded on aircraft.

NOTE

General cargo loads depicted in this manualfor US Air Force C–130 and C–141 aircraft arerestrained to the minimum of 8g’s forwardrestraint that is required when passengers ornuclear weapons cargo are carried forward ofthe general cargo. The 8g’s forward restraintmay be reduced to a minimum of 3g’s forwardrestraint for general cargo when passengersor nuclear weapons are not carried forward ofthe general cargo.When passengers or nuclear weapons cargoare carried forward of general cargo, theHBU–8/A (VAN ZELM) barrier net or equiv-alent net on aircraft so equipped shall be posi-tioned in front of the general cargo to achievea minimum of 8g’s forward restraint.

NOTE

In air loading, the center of gravity of eachvehicle must be determined, and where weightand/or measurement is critical, each vehicleshould be weighed and/or measured.

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4-4. Fixed Wing Aircraft above-named trucks, the M36, M49, M50, M109, and

All 2-1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks are too large and too heavy M342A2 trucks can be externally transported by

for transport by US Army fixed-wing aircraft. CH-47C helicopter. The M35, M48, and M275 truckscan be externally transported by CH-54A helicopter.

4-5. Rotary Wing Aircraft Also, the M36, M49, M50, M59, and M342A2 trucks

The M35, M59, and M275 trucks can be externally can be externally transported by CH-54B helicopter.

transported by CH-47B helicopter. In addition to the

Section III. TRANSPORT BY US AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT

4-6. Aircraft Capabilities

All of the 2-1/2-ton, 6X6 trucks can be transportedby C-5 aircraft. The M35, M36, M48, M49, M50, M59,M60, M108, M275, and M342A2 trucks can betransported by C-130 and C-141 aircraft. Because ofthe height limitation, the M109 and M292 trucks can-not be loaded into or transported by C-130 or C-141aircraft without major sectionalization.

4-7. Typical Loads

The following tiedown diagrams (figs 4-1 through4-11) and data (tables 4-1 through 4-11) are based

on acceptable methods and can be used as a guide forloading and securing the 2-1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks.Loading is based on empty vehicles in a reduced con-figuration without major sectionalization. Figuresshow representative patterns. Tables list the type andcapacity of tiedown devices required, location pointson the trucks, and aircraft fittings to which thedevices are secured.

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Figure 4–1. Tiedown diagram for M35 truck in C-5 aircraft.

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Figure 4–2. Tiedown diagram for M35 truck in C-130 and C-141 aircraft.

Figure 4-3. Tiedown diagram for M48 truck in C-5 aircraft.

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Figure 4-4. Tiedown diagram for M48 truck in C-130 and C-141 aircraft.


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Figure 4–6. Tiedown of M49 truck in C-130 and C-141 aircraft.


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Table 4-1. Tiedown Data for M35 Truck in C-5 Aircraft

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

Desig- Capacity Capacitynation in 1,000 lb Type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

E1 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, rightside

F1 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, left sideE2 25 MB-2 25 PintleF2 25 MB-2 25 PintleE3 25 MB-2 25 Front axle, right sideF3 25 MB-2 25 Front axle, left sideE4 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, left sideF4 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, right

side

Table 4-2. Tiedown Data for M35 Truck in C-130and C-141 Aircraft



C1 10 MB-1 10 PintleE1 10 MB-1 10 PintleB2 10 MB-1 10 Rear axle, right sideF2 10 MB-1 10 Rear axle, left sideB3 10 MB-1 10 Front axle, right sideF3 10 MB-1 10 Front axle, left sideB4 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, right

sideE4 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, left side




E1 25 MB-2 25 Lift shackle, left sideF1 25 MB-2 25 Lift shackle, right sideE2 25 MB-2 25 Front rear axle, left sideF2 25 MB-2 25 Front rear axle, right

sideE3 25 MB-2 25 Front axle, right sideF3 25 MB-2 25 Front axle, left sideE4 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, left sideF4 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, right

side









E1 10 MB-1 10 Bumperette, left sideC1E2C2C3E3E4C4E5

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10 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 10

10 MB-1 1010 MB-1 10

10 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1010 MB-1 1025 MB-2 2525 MB-2 2510 MB-1 1010 MB-1 10

Bumperette, right sideLift shackle, right sideLift shackle, left sideBumperette, left sideBumperette, right sideRear axle, left sideRear axle, right sideFront rear axle, right

sideFront rear axle, left sideFront rear axle, right

sideFront rear axle, left sideFront axle, left sideFront axle, right sideFront axle, right sideFront axle, left sideLift shackle, left sideLift shackle, right sideLift shackle, left sideLift shackle, right side









E1 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, left sideF1 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, right

sideE2 25 MB-2 25 Front rear axle, left sideF2 25 MB-2 25 Front rear axle, right

sideE3 25 MB-2 25 Front axle, right sideF3 25 MB-2 25 Front axle, left sideE4 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, left sideF4 25 MB-2 25 Lifting shackle, right

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CHAPTER 5

OFF-ROAD AND HIGHWAY TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE

Section I. GENERAL

5–1. Scope the vehicles.This chapter provides transportability guidance 5–2. Safetyfor highway and off-road movement of the 2 1/2- In addition to the safety precautions contained inton, 6x6 trucks. It covers significant technical chapter 3, the vehicles are subject to all the safetyand physical characteristics and safety laws, rules, and regulations applicable toconsiderations and prescribes the material and commercial carriers when moving over publicguidance required to prepare, load, and tie down highway in CONUS.

Section II. MOVEMENT ON OWN WHEELS

5–3. GeneralThe 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks are transportable undertheir own power for highway movement. Exceptas noted in table 2-1, chapter 2, dimensions andweight of the trucks are within legal limitationsfor h ighway movement in CONUS andrecommended highway limitations in overseaareas. Vehicles exceeding the legal widthlimitations in CONUS of 96 inches may requirespecial permits. The M292-series vans exceed therecommended height limitation in oversea areasby 1/2 inch, and special routing may be required.The procedures for obtaining special permits in

CONUS are outlined in AR 55-162. Legallimitations of oversea areas are identified in“Limits of Motor Vehicle Sizes and Weights,”International Road Federation, 1023 WashingtonBuilding, Washington, D.C. 20005.

5–4. Preparation of Trucks

No special preparation of the trucks is required formovement under their own power. However, allloose items should be secured within the vehicles.Any cargo transported in the trucks should besecured so that it does not extend beyond the endand side limits of the cargo body.

Section III. TRANSPORT BY SEMITRAILER

5–5. GeneralThe 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks can be transported overhighway by semitrailers of adequate capacity andsize. Both in CONUS and overseas, permits willbe required if width of the transported itemexceeds highway limitations. In addition,depending upon the tractor-trailer combinationused for transport, overall length and/or heightlimitations may be exceeded and permits will berequired.

5–6. Loading on Flatbed SemitrailersThe trucks may be placed in the tiedown positionon the semitrailers by a crane or from a loading

ramp. After placement at the tiedown position,the items will be secured in accordance withfigures 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3. Figure 5-4 shows thetracking diagram of the M127 semitrailer pulledby M818 truck, tractor. Figure 5-5 gives typical 21/2-ton, 6x6 truck blocking and tiedown details.Figure 5-6 is the tracking diagram for the M270semitrailer pulled by M818 truck, tractor. Tables5–1 and 5-2, bill of and application of materialsfor blocking and tiedown, are used in conjunctionwith figures 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3. Tables 5-3 and5-4, the bill of and application of materials forblocking and tiedown, are used in conjunctionwith figures 5-3 and 5-5.

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Figure 5-1. Blocking and tiedown of typical 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 truck on M127-series 12-ton or largersemitrailer.

Figure 5-2. Rear view of blocking and tiedown of typical 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 truck on M127-series 12-ton or larger semitrailer.

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Figure 5-3. Blocking and tiedown details.

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Figure 5-4. Tracking diagram for semitrailer, M127A1, and truck, tractor, M818

Figure 5-5. Blocking and tiedown of typical 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 truck on semitrailer, M270A1.

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Figure 5-6. Tracking diagram for semitrailer, M4270A1, and truck, tractor, M818.

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Table 5-2. Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 Truck on M127-Series 12-Ton or LargerSemitrailer (Fig 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3)

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Table 5-3. Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 Truck on M270 Semitrailer(Fig 5-5)

Table 5-4. Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 Truck on Semitrailer (Fig 5-3 and 5-5)

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MARINE AND TERMINAL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE

6-1. Scope

This chapter provides transportability guidance formarine and terminal movement of the 2-1/2-ton, 6x6trucks. It covers significant technical and physicalcharacteristics and safety considerations; prescribesblocking materials; and provides guidance requiredto prepare, lift, tie down, and discharge the vehicles.

6-2. Safety

as roll-on/roll-off vessels, fuel need not bedrained and battery terminals may remainconnected.2. The methods described in this chapter forlifting and securing vehicles are suggestedprocedures. Other methods of handling andstowage may be used provided they will en-sure safe delivery without damage.

In addition to the safety precautions contained inchapter 3, the following precautions should be takenas applicable:

a. All vessel equipment and gear should be in-spected prior to use.

b. All stevedore slings and other items used in theloading and unloading operations should be inspectedfor condition and adequate capacity.

c. All personnel should be cautioned not to walkunder vehicles being lifted.

d. Lifting rings and shackles on each vehicle shouldbe inspected to ensure that they are complete and notdamaged.

e. All lifts should have at least two tag lines at-tached to control the swing of the vehicle whilesuspended.

6-3. General

Whenever possible, vehicles should receive the pro-tection of below-deck stowage. In general, goodstowage of vehicles means having them placed foreand aft as close together as practical, with minimumspacing between outer vehicles and the sweatboards(about 4 to 6 inches); breakable parts protected; spareparts stowed in or near the parent vehicle; brakes onwith brake lever wire-tied; transmission in neutralwith control lever wire-tied, battery terminals discon-nected and taped; and fuel drained. To secure vehicles,the wheels should be blocked in front, in rear, andon both sides; also, the vehicles should be lashed withwire rope or chains to bulkhead, stanchions, orpadeyes.

NOTES1. When trucks are loaded on vessels that areadequately ventilated by power blowers, such

a. Lifting.(1) The lifting shackles on the front bumper of

2-1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks should not be used. Instead,a 6-foot-length assembly of 3/4-inch diameter orlarger 6 X 19 IWRC wire rope with a loop in each endshould be used. Each loop will have a thimble. Theloop with thimble may be made with a splice or aswage fitting. Zinc-poured fittings with an eye largeenough to fit sling leg hook or shackle may be usedin lieu of loop with thimble. One loop will be placedin the sling hook or shackle. The wire rope will bepassed down the front side, under the bumper, up andover the frame, and under and up the front side ofthe bumper. The loop will be placed in sling hook orwill be shackled with first, loop. To use the existinglifting shackle as a cable guide, the pin will be re-moved, the wires will be placed in the shackle, andthe pin will be reinstalled, as shown in isolated viewof figures 6-1 through 6-4. These instructions willbe repeated for the opposite front-lifting attachment.Malleable sheet metal or hard cushioning strips willbe used at sharp corners and edges to prevent the wirerope from being cut or frame edges from being bent.

NOTEOther methods such as chains of adequate sizeand strength may be substituted if they willnot damage vehicle components and can bereadily adapted to sling leg. A lifting bar ofadequate size and strength also may besubstituted if it does not contact any compo-nent of the vehicle beneath the frame, suchas the winch, engine, or steering gear, or soforth.

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Figure 6-5. Typical blocking and tiedown of 2-1/2-ton truck in general cargo vessel.

NOTENylon slings of adequate capacity may besubstituted for the wire rope looped aroundthe frame and bumper. A rubber hose, suchas a used fire hose, should be used as cushion-ing between the nylon sling and the truckframe.

CAUTIONThe two front shackles on top of the bumpermust not be used for lifting.

(2) The rear lifting points are located on thespring saddle and pin assembly located on top of therear springs. Bodies are reinforced near the springand pin assembly. The lifting sling leg is passedthrough the cable guides that are attached to the bot-tom side of the cargo truck beds, to ensure that thelifting slings do not shift during lifting operations.Also, the rear sling eye is shackled into a lifting bogiebar that is engaged in the saddle pin on top of thespring assembly. For typical diagrams, see figures 6-1through 6-4.

b. Loading. Vehicles are always loaded onto vesselsin their minimum configuration-that is, reducedheight, with or without cargo, and side view mirrorsfolded back or removed to reduce the width of thevehicles. They can be loaded over the beach or frompiers onto landing craft, beach discharge and am-phibious lighters, landing ship tanks (LST), and land-ing ship docks (LSD) under their own-power or bycrane. Also, the vehicles can be loaded under theirown power onto the deck of barges from a pier whentidal conditions are suitable and ramps are available.The vehicles can be loaded onto seagoing vessels byshoreside or floating cranes. Jumbo booms andheavy-lift ship’s gear may be used in loading vehicleson vessels. The vehicles can also be loaded on roll-on/roll-off vessels either under their own power or bytowing. Figure 6-5 shows typical blocking andtiedown details of a representative 5-ton truck in thehold of a general cargo vessel.

c. Materials. Table 6-1 is the approximate bill ofmaterials for blocking and tiedown. Table 6-2 pro-vides data concerning application of materials re-quired to restrain the vehicle.

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Table 6-1. Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2-1/2-Ton, 6X6 Truck in Hold of General Cargo Vessel (Fig 6-5)

Table 6-2. Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typica1 2-1/2-Ton, 6x6 Truckin Hold of General Cargo Vessel (Fig 6-5)

6-4. Special Design Vessels

Seatrain/trailer vessels, roll-on/roll-off ships, landingships, and attack-cargo vessels are equipped withpatented lashing gear and prepositioned fittings on

the deck. When vehicles are to be transported aboardsuch vessels, use of the on-board restraint equipmentis adequate, and no further blocking or bracing is re-

the vehic les must be b locked and braced . Whenvehicles loaded aboard landing craft and amphibiouslighters are to be transported extended distances onrough water, the vehicles should be lashed, blocked,

and braced.

quired. For movement by barge or similar lighterage,

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CHAPTER 7

RAIL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE

Section I.

7-1. Scope

This chapter provides transportability guidance forrail movement of the 2-1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks. It coverssignificant technical and physical characteristics andsafety considerations and prescribes the materialsand guidance to prepare, load, tie down, and unloadthe vehicles.

7-2. Maximum Utilization of Railcars

Additional cargo, as approved by the activity offer-ing the trucks for transport, may be transported withthe vehicles.

7-3. General

The transportability guidance contained in this sec-tion is applicable when the trucks are transported onCONUS railways. Consideration is given to singleand multiple movements on the types of railcars nor-mally used for the movement of these vehicles. Thevehicles, when loaded on suitable railcars, can betransported without sectionalization or majordisassembly. When at their respective reducedheights, the 2-1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks are transportable

GENERAL

within the Association of American Railroads’Outline Diagram for Single Loads, Without EndOverhang, on Open-Top Cars as shown in both theRailway Line Clearance Publication and the OfficialRailway Equipment Register.

7-4. Preparation of Vehicles

The degree of preparation of the vehicles before beingtransported by railcar is dependent upon the opera-tional commitment.

7-5. Loading Trucks on General PurposeFlatcars

a. Trucks maybe placed in the tiedown position onthe railcar by a crane, or they may be driven or towedonto the railcar provided a suitable ramp or bridgeis available.

b. The load shown in figure 7-1 is based on flatcarminimum width of 9 feet 6 inches. Figure 7-2 is adetailed blocking and bracing diagram for figure 7-1.Table 7-1 is a bill of materials, and table 7-2 presentsapplication of materials for securing vehicles ongeneral purpose flatcars.

Figure 7-1. Blocking and tiedown diagram of 5-ton, 6x6 truck on CONUS general purpose flatcar.

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NOTEA staggered nailing pattern should be usedwhen lumber or laminated lumber is nailedto the floor of the railcar. Additionally, thenailing pattern for an upper piece oflaminated lumber will be adjusted as requiredso that a nail for that piece will not be driventhrough, onto, or right beside a nail to thelower piece of lumber.

7-6. Loading Trucks on Special PurposeFlatcars

a. Trucks may be placed in the tiedown position onthe railcar by a crane, or they may be driven or towed

onto the railcar provided a suitable ramp or bridgeis available.

b. Figure 7-3 shows trucks loaded on a centertiedown rail-equipped flatcar. Table 7-3 presents theapplication of chain tiedowns for securing vehicles oncenter tiedown flatcars. Table 7-4 gives the quantityof trucks that can be loaded on cars with centertiedown rails.

c. Figure 7-4 shows trucks loaded on a cushionedrub-rail flatcar. Table 7-5 presents the applicationof chain tiedowns for securing vehicles on cushionedrub-rail flatcars.

d. Figure 7-5 shows trucks loaded on a bilevel rackcar. Table 7-6 presents the application of chaintiedowns for securing vehicles on bilevel cars.

Figure 7-3. Securing 2-1/2–ton, 6X6 trucks on a flatcar equipped with center tiedown rails.

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Figure 7-4. Securing 2-1/2-ton, 6X6 trucks on cushioned rub-rail flatcars.

Figure 7–5. Securing 2-1/2-ton, 6X6 trucks on bilevel rack cars.

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Table 7-2. Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of Typical 2-1/2-Ton, 6x6 Truckon CONUS General Purpose Flatcar (Figs 7-1 and 7-2)

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Table 7-3. Application of Chain Tiedown for Securing 2-1/2-Ton, 6x6 Trucks on Flatcars EquippedWith Center Tiedown Rails (Fig 7-3)

Table 7-4. Quantity of 2-1/2-Ton, 6x6 Trucks That Can Be Loaded on Railroad Cars With Center Tiedown Rails

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Table 7-6. Application of Chain Tiedown for Securing 2-1/2-Ton, 6X6 Trucks on Bi-Level Rack Cars (Fig 7-5)

Section III. TRANSPORT

7-7. General

The transportability guidance contained in this sec-tion is applicable when the 2-1/2-ton, 6x6 trucks aretransported on foreign railways. Consideration isgiven to single and multiple vehicle movements onthe types of railcars normally used for the movementof these types of vehicles. The vehicles, when loadedon a suitable railcar, can be transported in theirreduced height configuration with restrictions withinEuropean countries complying with the Passe-Partout International (PPI); in most of the countriesin the Middle East; and in South America, Australia,India, and Pakistan. In the Middle East and SouthAmerica, the clearances vary by country and each willrequire a separate check. In Australia, India, andPakistan, wide- or broad-gauge railways providegreater clearances and fewer restrictions. Because of

ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS

the various designation systems used by differentcountries, foreign railcars are not easily classified. Inaddition, clearances vary, in many cases, from onecountry to the next and within one country; conse-quently, evaluation of transportability capabilitymust be made on an individual basis.

7-8. Transport on Foreign Service Flatcars

a. General. The vehicles can be transported on anumber of foreign service flatcars.

b. Materials. The materials required for blockingand tiedown of the vehicles on foreign service flatcarsare essentially the same as those used withinCONUS. For general guidance, refer to figures 7-1and 7-2 and tables 7-1 and 7-2. Detailed guidanceis contained in the 4th Transportation CommandPamphlet 55-2, Tiedown Guide for Rail Movements.

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APPENDIX B

REFERENCES

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Army Regulations (AR)

55-2955-162

55-35570-3995-16385-40

Field Manuals (FM)

1-1005-3655-955-13

55-15

Supply Bulletins (SB)

700-20

Military Convoy Operations in CONUSPermits for Oversize, Overweight, or Other Special

Military Movements on Public Highways in theUnited States

Military Traffic Management RegulationsCriteria for Air Transport and Airdrop of MaterialWeight and Balance-Army AircraftAccident Reporting and Records

Army Aviation UtilizationRoute Reconnaissance and ClassificationUnit Air Movement PlanAir Transport of Supplies and Equipment: Standard

Loads in Air Force C-5 AircraftTransportation Reference Data

Army Adopted/Other Items Selected for Authoriza-tion/List of Reportable Items

Technical Manuals (TM)

5-330 Planning and Design of Roads, Airbases andHeliports in Theater of Operations

5-725 Rigging9-2320-209-10 Operator’s Manual, 2-1/2-Ton, 6x6 Trucks55-405-9 Army Aviation Maintenance Engineering Manual:

Weight and Balance55-450-10/1 Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment Standard

Loads in US Air Force C-130E Aircraft55-450-10/2 Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment Standard

Loads in Air Force C-141 Aircraft55-500 Marine Equipment Characteristics and Data55-513 Military Stevedoring

Air Force Manuals

1-1B-40 Handbook of Weight and Balance Data1C-5A-9 Loading Instructions USAF Series C-5 Aircraft1C-130-9 Loading Instructions USAF Series C-130 Aircraft1C-141A-9 Loading USAF Series C-141 Aircraft

NOTEAir Force Technical Orders that have not been integrated into the Depart-ment of the Army publications systemAdjutant General Office in accordance

may be requisitioned through-Thewith AR 310–71.

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6. Other Publications and Source of Procurement

Rail and Highway ShipmentCode of Federal RegulationsTitle 49-Transportation, Parts 170-179

Available from: Superintendent of DocumentsUS Government Printing OfficeWashington, DC 20402

Association of American Railroads Rules Governing the Loading of Commoditieson Open-Top Cars

Section No. 1-General RulesSection No. 6-Rules Governing the Loading of Department of DefenseMaterialAvailable from: Secretary, Mechanical Division

Association of American RailroadsATTN: J. H. Bean59 E. Van Buren St.Chicago, IL 60605

R. M. Graziano’s Tariff No. 29 (or reissues thereof). Hazardous Materials Regula-tions of the Department of Transportation, including Specifications for ShippingContainers

Available from: R. M. Graziano, Agent1920 L Street NWWashington, DC 20036

American Trucking Association, Inc., AgentPublication ICC ATA 111-A/FMC F-1-15 (or reissues thereof).Department of Transportation Regulations Governing Transportation of Hazar-dous Materials by Motor, Rail and Water, Including Specifications for ShippingContainers

Available from: Richard H. Hinchcliff, Issuing Officer1616 P Street NWWashington, DC 20036.

Water ShipmentCode of Federal RegulationsTitle 46-Shipping, Part 146

Available from: Superintendent of DocumentsUS Government Printing OfficeWashington, DC 20402

Agent R. M. Graziano’s Water Carrier Tariff No. 28 (or reissues thereof).Regulations Governing the Transportation or Storage of Explosives or OtherDangerous Articles or Substances, and Combustible Liquids on Board Vessels

Available from:

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R. M. Graziano, Agent1920 L Street NWWashington, DC 20036

PIN: 012729-001

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Department of Transportation

Special Permit No. 3498Military Traffic Management CommandATTN: MTMC-SSWashington, DC 20315

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

Official:VERNE L. BOWERSMajor General, UnitedThe Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:

FRED C. WEYANDGeneral, United States ArmyChief of Staff

States Army

To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34B (qty rqr block no. 165), requirements for TM55 Series: Transportability Guidance - Wheel Vehicles.

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