Trucks

The M998 is the baseline vehicle for the M998 series of 1 1/4-ton trucks, which are known as the HMMWV vehicles. The HMMWV vehicles include 11 variants. They are: M998 Cargo/Troop Carrier; M1038 Cargo/Troop Carrier, with winch; M1043 Armament Carrier; M1044 Armament Carrier, with winch; M1045 TOW Carrier; M1046 TOW Carrier, with winch; M997 Ambulance, basic armor 4-Litter; M1035 Ambulance, 2-Litter; M1037 Shelter Carrier; M1042 Shelter Carrier, with winch; M1097 Heavy HMMWV (payload of 4,400 pounds). All HMMWVS are designed for use over all types of roads, in all weather conditions and are extremely effective in the most difficult terrain. The HMMWVS high power-to-weight ratio, four wheeled drive and high ground clearance combine to give it outstanding cross-country mobility.

The M34/M44 series 2 1/2 ton 6x6 truck is available in three wheelbases as a cab & chassis. Custom wheelbases are available on request. There are also original configurations available as a tractor (M275), cargo truck(M35/M36), dump truck(M342), fuel truck (M49)and water truck(M50).

The M51/M817/M929 5 ton 6x6 dump trucks are built on the 167” wheelbase chassis and equipped with a 5 cubic yard dump body. The body is equipped with a three way tailgate and cab protector. The body is mounted on a subframe with a dual hydraulic lift, pump, control valve and reservoir. The bed dimensions (inner) are 125”x82.5”x23”. Sideboards can be installed up to 24”.

The M543/M816/M936 5 ton 6x6 wrecker trucks are built on the 179” wheelbase chassis which also incorporates heavy duty frame fishplating and a walking beam rear suspension. The wrecker upperworks is fully hydraulic with a rotating boom which extends to 18ft. and is rated at 20,000lbs. The bed has a rear mounted 45,000lb winch, four manual out riggers, tool box and gas torch bottle racks. A 20,000lb winch is mounted on the front of the chassis. Note: the M246/M819 wreckers are built on the 215” wheelbase chassis and have a fifth wheel instead of a rear winch.

The M920 is part of the M915 series of military trucks built by A.M General Corp. It is used to transport heavy loads on semitrailers on and off roads. The truck has a longer wheelbase than the M916 and is equipped with an air operated “pusher axle” rated at 20,000lbs. for extra payload capacity and Jake brakes on the engine. Behind the cab is a 45,000lb. hydraulic powered winch and oversized fifth wheel for trailers using 3 inch kingpins.

           

The M916 is part of the M915 series of military trucks built by A.M General Corp. It is used to transport medium weight loads on semitrailer on and off roads. The truck is equipped with a rear mounted 45,000lb. hydraulic powered winch with 100ft of 7/8” cable and a fifth wheel for trailers using oversized (3”) kingpins.