TM-55-2350-224-14 Transportation Guidance for M113 Family of Vehicles Download
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TM 55-2350-224-14 CHAPTER 2 HIGHWAY TRANSPORT Section I. GENERAL 2-1. General The M113 FOV are highway transportable, using standard Army semitrailers. The semitrailers must be of adequate capacity. All of the variants in the M113 FOV require highway permits for oversized cargo. Permit requirements will vary depending on local regulations and conditions, but in general the shipper must: a. Submit DD Form 1266 (Request for Special Hauling Permit) to the installation transportation officer (ITO) 2 weeks before the Planned move- ment. b. Be aware that travel may be restricted to daylight hours on normal workdays. c. Be prepared to use wide-load signs, amber lights, and escorts. d. Determine if blanket permits are available for specific prime movers, such as a heavy- equipment transporter. e. AR 55-162 gives additional guidance on per- mits in CONUS. MTMCTEA Pamphlet 55–20, Tiedown Handbook for Highway Movements, pro- vides additional information on tying down mili- tary equipment. Copies of this publication can be obtained by contacting: Director Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency ATTN: MTTE-TR 720 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 130 Newport News, VA 23606-2574 2-2. Self-Delivery The FOV are considered self-deliverable only un- der appropriate tactical situations. The carriers’ tracks are equipped with rubber pads. However, movement over paved public roads is not made without specific approval from State highway offi- cials, as outlined in FM 55–65. Section Il. MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT 2-3. Prime Mover Selection 2-4. Preparation a. The M113 FOV can be transported over highways by a variety of semitrailers. When se- lecting a transporter, consider the proposed route and local availability of wide-load permits. Total load restraint is a minimum of 1.5 times the GVW of the carrier. b. Table 2-1 is a comparison of possible military semitrailers for transporting the M113 FOV. c. Table 2–2 gives specific truck tractor- semitrailer-carrier combinations that do not exceed the capabilities of the truck tractors or semitrail- To prepare the M113 FOV carriers for highway transport: a Empty fuel tank to one-fourth of its capacity. b. Remove all trash and mud from the tracks. c. Check for fluid leaks, and repair defects. d. Secure the battery. e. Inspect engine, brakes, and tiedowns, to en- sure they are in good mechanical condition. f. Remove all BII from outside the carrier, and restrain them inside the carrier. ers. Table 2-1. Evaluation of Semitrailers Semi-trailers Load rating (tons) Comments M1000 HET 70 Large. Can transport one or two carriers. M747 HET 60 Large. Can transport only one carrier. M870 Low Bed 40 Can transport one carrier. M872 Flat Bed 34 Can transport one or two carriers. M172A1 Low Bed 25 Recommended, 115 in. wide. M871 Flat Bed 22.5 Second choice (semitrailer is 96 in. wide, 2-in. overhang on each side). M127A2C Stake 12 Limited usefulness. Deck height is 57 in. M345 Flat Bed 10 Trailer too small. 2-1