Here are some additional ways Lynn can be responsible for our lost productivity.
Four 2.5 ton payload military vehicles in the
FMTV program that overlanders may be interested in include:
- M1078 2.5 ton Cargo Truck, (LMTV) (basic cargo truck with a rear flatbed cargo deck)
- M1079 2.5 ton Van (box version - may be a good starting point for a camper box)
- M1080 2.5 ton Chassis (bare chassis)
- M1081 2.5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD LAPES/AD (this is the C130 air chute deployable version of the 1078)
These would be good model numbers to search for.
These four variants are part of the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) group, with 2.5-ton / 5,000 lb / 2273 kg payload capacity.
A popular resource for all of these vehicles is the Steel Soldiers forum:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/fmtv/
I don't know anything about these trucks, so I can't provide any perspective.
An M1078 sold at auction on GL for $28,444 in Jan 2011:
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=3975587&convertTo=USD
I have no idea if that's a typical price point or not.
Here's the ExPo thread on that sale:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...078-LMTV-on-Government-Liquidation#post787011
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M1078
NSN 2320-01-354-3385
Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1078
globalsecurity.org:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m1078.htm
olive-drab.com:
http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1078.php
excerpt from olive-drab:
M-1078 FMTV 2.5 ton Light Medium Tactical Vehicle
The M-1078 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) 2.5 ton Light Medium Tactical Vehicle was produced in these variants:
M-1078 W/O WN (NSN 2320-01-354-3385)
M-1078 W/ WN (NSN 2320-01-360-1898)
M-1078A1 W/O WN (NSN 2320-01-447-6343)
M-1078A1 W/ WN (NSN 2320-01-447-3888)
The M-1078A1 variant, approved in 2000, features a more powerful diesel engine, a better transmission and brakes, added corrosion protection, computerized engine diagnostics, and beefier drive line engine/transmission/differential connection components. Other upgrades in the M1078A1 include more durable seating material and cargo tarp, beefier door hinges, and reinforced sections that can be used as footholds to gain access to the cargo area.
Excerpt from Global Security:
The M1078 Standard Cargo Truck is designed to transport cargo and soldiers. The M1078 has a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds and to facilitate loading/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 transport of soldiers. The bench seats are constructed of a non-wood material and attach to the cargo bed side rails. The seats can be folded down and stowed when not in use. Soldiers are assisted climbing in and out of the cargo bed area with the aid of a ladder stowed on the vehicle when not in use. A canvas and bows kit is available to keep soldiers and cargo protected from the elements. The M1078 can be equipped with an optional electrically operated MHE and self-recovery winch kit capable of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations. The MHE has a lift capacity of 1,500 pounds. The winch has 308 feet of line capacity and 10,000 pounds bare drum line pull at 110% overload.
source: military-today.com
source: olive-drab.com
source: globalsecurity.org
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M1079 (van - box version )
NSN 2320-01-354-3384
globalsecurity.org:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m1079.htm
olive-drab.com:
http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1079.php
Excerpt from Global Security:
The M1079 Van is designed to be used as a mobile shop by Direct Support Unit Maintenance contact teams.
The M1079 van body is constructed of aluminum and is equipped with 3 double paned windows, blackout shields, double rear doors, removable steps, and an AC/DC electrical junction box and multiple outlets.
The van body can be equipped with heater and/or air conditioner. The M1079 can be equipped with a self-recovery winch kit capable of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations. The winch has 308 feet of line capacity and 10,000 pounds bare drum line pull at 110% overload
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source: sportsmobileforum.com
source: olive-drab.com
source: globalsecurity.org
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M1080 (bare chassis)
globalsecurity.org: (no listing)
olive-drab.com:
http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1080.php
source: olive-drab.com
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M1081 (cargo truck - air drop variant)
NSN 2320-01-354-3064
globalsecurity.org:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m1081.htm
olive-drab.com:
http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1081.php
Excerpt from Global Security:
The M1081 Standard Cargo LVAD Truck is designed to be loaded on and dropped from C130 aircraft into remote areas where landing strips are not available.
The M1081 has a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds and to facilitate loading/unloading, the bed side rails are mounted on hinges. The cargo bed can be equipped with an optional bench seat kit for transport of soldiers. The bench seats are constructed of a non-wood material and attach to the cargo bed side rails. The seats can be folded down and stowed when not in use. Soldiers are assisted climbing in and out of the cargo bed area with the aid of a ladder stowed on the vehicle when not in use. A canvas and bows kit is provided to keep soldiers and cargo protected from the elements.
The M1081 can be equipped with an optional electrically operated MHE and self-recovery winch kit capable of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations. The MHE has a lift capacity of 1,500 pounds. The winch has 308 feet of line capacity and 10,000 pounds bare drum line pull at 110% overload.
Excerpt from olive-drab.com:
This version of the 2.5 ton FMTV is designed to carry troops or cargo after being airdropped from C130 aircraft using the LVAD or LAPES/AD delivery systems:
LVAD = Low Velocity Air Drop
LAPES/AD = Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System/Air Drop
Delivery in this way does not require a landing strip.
source: olive-drab.com
source: olive-drab.com
source: globalsecurity.org
