TM-55-2350-215-10-15
TANK, COMBAT, FULL-TRACKED, M60-SERIES
TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
TM-55-2350-215-10-15 - Page 53 of 66
TM 55-2350-215-10-15
7-6.
Loading M60-Series Tanks on General-Purpose
Flatcars
a
.
The vehicle may be placed in the tiedown
position on the flatcar by a crane, or may be driven or
towed, provided that a suitable ramp or bridge is
available.
b
.
After the vehicle is loaded and placed in the
tiedown position, handbrakes on the vehicle should be
set.
Gearshift lever for the transmission must be placed
in neutral position.
c
.
Loads shown in figures 7-5 and 7-6 are based
on a flatcar that is 10 feet 4 inches wide, minimum.
Figure 7-5.
Blocking and tiedown for M60-series tank on general-purpose flatcar (side view).
7-12
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