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The LVS trailers are powered by a drive shaft.
Here is a an easy one to remember. PLS's and HEMTTs are Army trucks, LVS's (also known as MK-48's) are USMC trucks.
Another little fact. It's HEMTT, not HEMMT... HEavy Mobility Tactical Truck
HEMTTs are 8 wheels, PLS's (which are NOT part of the HEMTT family) are 10 wheel drive.
LVS are the 4 wheel powered tractors that hook to the various cargo bodies.
All HEMTTs are being rebuilt by Oshkosh as part of the HEMTT RECAP program. None are heading to DRMO. If they are to trashed to be rebuilt, they become parts donors.
Just about all wheeled vehicles used in Iraq are being rebuilt at a great savings to the taxpayer over the cost of a brand new one.
For extra HEMTT credit, whats the difference between the M977 and the M985?
HEMTT cargos are becoming a rare species today, even in the Army.. They are all getting converted to HEMTT LHS.
Uncle pats $379,000 per copy for the M984A2 HEMTT wrecker..
FTI, all military trucks come "fully equiped" with all their BII. There is no such thing as buying a new truck without the BII as far as Uncle Sam is concerned...
For more "new truck prices" look here.. It is an accurate list. T
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