5 ton wrecker

[rizzo]

with multifuel. how much does it weigh?

 

[Prerunner1982]

from what i remember, i believe my m816 weighed about 34K lbs.. dont know the exact weight of the top off my head.. found a good write up about a m816, but have since lost it...

Edit: i found this site, that says 35,065lbs..

http://www.ontrmuseum.org/m816.html

heres another..

http://www.olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_wrecker_m816.php

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Assuming it could be an M543A2, M246A2, or an M62 (with multifuel repower) . . . .
Try looking at the Tech Manual section, specifically-
TM 55-2320-211-15-1 TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE: TRUCKS: 5-TON, 6X6, M39 SERIES

Here is the shortcut:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?module=pagesetter&type=file&func=get&tid=1&fid=file&pid=70

 

[rizzo]

that is the 3rd time I've gotten the 36k answer. thanks for the help

 

[DaveP]

my US MILITARY WHEELED VEHICLES book list the M816 @ 35,650. seem like the multifuel would be lighter.

 

[rizzo]

well, my little ramps only have a 12,000# per axle capacity, so i am gonna have to hire a wrecker to come in and lift it.

 

[DaveP]

with a overhaed structure it could lift itself and then all you need to do is back under it! i know, im just not right am i ? just used to making it happen with whatever i got to work with.

 

[DUUANE]

THERE WAS AN INTERESTING TIDBIT OF INFO IN THAT TM.
the bridge truck is the only truck with 56" rear axle spacing.
if u want 16r20's thats the suspension for you.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Guys, for this type of info download TM 43-0001-31 from the TM section. Its the TACOM data sheets and has all this info for multitudes of vehicles. 36,129# according to the TACOM Data sheets.