Section Il. EQUIPMENT
TM 9-2320-289-20
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DESCRIPTION
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a, These trucks are commercial vehicles suitable for use on all types of roads and limited
off-road operations.
b. They are capable of occasional hardbottom fording to a depth of 16 in. (41 cm) at 5 mi/h
(8 km/h) for not more than 3 minutes, without stalling the engine, causing permanent damage to
components, or requiring immediate maintenance.
c. Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle features include:
(1) 379 cu in. (6.2 I) diesel V-8 engine
(2) automatic transmission (Hydra-matic 400) with 3 forward and 1 reverse speeds
(3) manually activated transfer case for four-wheel drive operations
(4) hydraulically activated, power-assisted front disc and rear drum service brakes
(5) 12/24 volt electrical system
(6) NATO slave cable receptacle
(7) winterization kit available for each model
(8) multi-purpose tow hooks on front and rear bumpers and swivel-type pintles on rear
bumper to permit tie-down of vehicle or towing
d. Cargo Truck. The M1008, M1008A1, M10028, M1028A1, M1028A2, and M1028A3 1¼
ton, 4x4, cargo trucks are light commercial trucks designed to provide standard tactical mobility and
to carry cargo or passengers. The M1008 and M1008A1 can be equipped with troop seats to
accommodate eight personnel. The M1008A1 includes a 100 amp/24 v communications kit. The M1028
has a 100 amp/24 v electrical system, and will accept an S250 communications shelter and a
communications kit. The M1028A1 is equipped with a New Process Model 205 transfer case which
allows for the addition of a power take-off (PTO) unit. Some M1028s have been equipped with
heavy-duty electrical systems that incorporate the M1010 200 amp/24 v electrical system and air
conditioner fixtures. These M1028s have not been provided with a different designation. The M1028A2
is an M1028A1 which has been converted to rear dual wheel configuration. The M1028A3 is an M1028
which has been converted to a rear dual wheel shelter carrier configuration and is equipped with a New
Process 208 Transfer Case.
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