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It's really not that hard to drive a forward control truck :). My Unimog has never wanted to swap ends going down steep hills. Not once and I've gone down some steep hills.

Fmtvs are very capable. They have been reliable and I have never seen one roll forward he may be taking about the up armored ones. The bob tailed trucks we have have extra weight on the back. But I have never seen one roll forward going down hill. I don't know why Americans are so hesitant...

I also don't think the engine being electronically controlled is and issue. We have a 915 that has 180000 miles on it and its been reliable. Granted its a different motor, but is electronically controlled.

The exhaust brakes are amazing. I had one chirp the tires when It shifted down. Especially in this area going up and down the long mountain roads and not having to use the brakes.

I find the opposite to be true. I'm in a maintenance unit and my buddy is a full time mechanic and he said they are reliable trucks.

No, they sure dont. Ill take a picture of the data plate tomorrow when I get to work. A regular cab 4x4 curb weight is around 18000 pounds. The up armored trucks we have are around 23000 pounds.

I know lmtvs weight 6-7000 pounds more than a 2.5 ton.