TM-9-2320-260-20
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
APRIL 1995
TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 16 of 1337
TM 9-2320-260-20
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-8. GENERAL
The 5-ton, 6x6, M809 series trucks are tactical vehicles designed for use over all types of roads and cross-
country terrain, in extreme high or low temperatures and humidity. All vehicles in this series are powered
by a 240 horsepower Cummins, NHC-250 series diesel engine. A five-speed manual transmission and two-
speed transfer case provide ten overall speed ranges. The trucks are capable of fording hard-bottom water
crossings up to 30 inches (76.2 centimeters) without a deepwater fording kit, and 78 inches (198. 1 centi-
meters) with the kit All trucks are also equipped with a rear pintle hook for towing operations. Two front
shackles and a pin on top of the rear springs provide a ready means of lifting the truck for transportation.
1-9. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA INDEX
PARA.
NO.
TITLE
PAGE
NO.
1-10.
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features
1-4
1-11.
Location and Description of Major External Components
1-10
1-12.
Location and Description of Major Internal Components
1-12
1-13.
Location and Contents of Warning, Caution, and Data Plates
1-14
1-14.
Differences Between Models
1-32
1-15.
Vehicle Performance Data
1-33
1-3
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