What is Federal Supply Class 3810?

FSC 3810 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3810) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Cranes and Crane-Shovels.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3810?

NSC 3810 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3810 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Cranes and Crane-Shovels.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3810 in?

FSC 3810 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 38 which contains Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3810 in?

NSC 3810is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 38 which contains Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment.

What is a Truck Mounted Crane?

A Truck Mounted Crane (CRANE,TRUCK MOUNTED) is a crane, consisting of a full revolving superstructure complete with boom and mounted on a heavy duty, self-propelled truck or truck chassis suitable for highway travel. It is primarily designed for weight lifting operations. The crane is self-powered or may derive its mobile power from the power unit of the truck chassis in connection with a hydraulic system. The crane is not convertible to shovel or backhoe operations. For truck mounted cranes convertible to shovel and backhoe operations in addition to performing weight lifting operations, see CRANE-SHOVEL, TRUCK MOUNTED. For items specifically designed for the recovery of disabled vehicles and equipment, see TRUCK, WRECKER.

What is a Wheel Mounted Crane?

A Wheel Mounted Crane (CRANE,WHEEL MOUNTED) is a crane complete with crane boom and attachments mounted on a wheeled carriage chassis which may derive its mobile power from the crane power unit or from an independent power unit. Not convertible to shovel front, backhoe, or skimmer operations. Excludes truck mounted cranes, cranes mounted on a wheeled tractor, and warehouse crane trucks.

Cranes and Crane-Shovels - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3810

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3810

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 38 Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 38 Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Cranes and Crane-Shovels
Codified by United Kingdom

38	10	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 3810 refers to the category of Cranes And Crane-Shovels within NATO Supply Group 38, which encompasses Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment.

Cranes and crane-shovels are heavy-duty machines used for lifting and moving heavy objects in various industries, including construction, mining, and excavation. They are essential for tasks that require heavy lifting, such as loading and unloading materials, moving equipment, and constructing structures.

NATO Supply Class 3810 includes a wide range of cranes and crane-shovels, including mobile cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, and hydraulic cranes. These machines are designed to handle different load capacities and have various features to suit specific applications.

In military operations, cranes and crane-shovels are crucial for tasks such as logistics support, construction of infrastructure, and recovery operations. They play a vital role in moving heavy equipment, supplies, and materials in challenging environments.

The NATO Supply Group 38, to which NATO Supply Class 3810 belongs, focuses on equipment used in construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance. This group includes a wide range of machinery and tools necessary for these industries, such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, graders, and road rollers.

By categorizing equipment into supply groups and classes, NATO aims to standardize the identification and classification of military equipment. This helps in procurement, logistics planning, and interoperability among NATO member countries.

If you need more specific information about a particular type of crane or crane-shovel within NATO Supply Class 3810, please let me know.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 3810

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 3810

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