TM-55-2320-260-15-1
TRUCKS, 5-TON, 6X6, M809-SERIES
TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
AUGUST 1974
TM-55-2320-260-15-1 - Page 7 of 15
Figure 2-1.
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CHAPTER 2
TRANSPORTABILITY DAT A
Section I.
2-1. Scop e
This chapter provides a general description o f
the M809-series trucks, identification photo -
graphs, and tabulated transportability charac -
teristics and data that are necessary in move -
ment of the vehicles .
2-2. Descriptio n
The trucks, 5-ton, 6x6, covered in this manua l
are all of the M809-series. The model types ar e
of various wheel bases and body styles; all hav-
ing a tandem rear axle and dual rear tires. Al l
models are powered by a 250-horsepower Cum-
mins (NHL-250) diesel engine. A brief descrip -
tion of the various chassis and body types fol-
lows :
a. Truck, Cargo, M813 (Fig 2-1).
This truc k
has a 179-inch wheel base, with a 7- x 14-foo t
flatbed cargo box (550 cubic feet).
b. Truck, Cargo, Dropside, M813A1 (Fig 2-2) .
This truck has a 179-inch wheel base, with a 7-
by 14-foot flatbed cargo box (550 cubic feet). The
dropside feature provides a 1471/2-inch access
opening on each side .
c. Truck, Cargo, M814 (Fig 2-3).
This truc k
has a 215-inch wheel base, with a 7- x 20-foo t
flatbed cargo box (744 cubic feet).
GENERA L
Figure 2-2. Truck, cargo, dropside, 5-ton, 6x6, M813A1.
Figure 2-3. Truck, cargo, 5-ton, 6x6, M814.
d. Truck, Logging, Bolster, M815 (Fig 2-4) .
This truck has a 179-inch wheel base and i s
normally used in conjunction with the P14 bols-
ter trailer for transporting utility poles, bridg -
ing sections, etc. The cab is standardly equipped
with a sheet metal top .
e. Truck, Wrecker, M816 (Fig 2-5).
This truc k
has
a
179-inc h
wheel
base,
with
a
20,000-pound-capacity hydraulically operate d
crane and a 10-foot to 18-foot boom.
f. Truck, Dump, M817 (Fig 2-6).
This truc k
has a 167-inch wheel base, with an hydraulically
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