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The problem is that people are used to seeing meaningless civvy ratings, but the military is VERY LITERAL with their ratings.
5/4-ton = 2500lbs.
3/4-ton = 1500lbs.
M1008 payload = 2900lbs. minus 400lb. crew weight = 2500lb. = 5/4-ton
M1009 payload = 1200lbs. = 3/5-ton
The M1009 rating is...
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