TM-9-2320-280-10
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-10 - Page 31 of 405
TM 9-2320-280-10
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S250 SHELTER CARRIERS (M1037 AND M1042)
a.
Differences
. The only difference between the M1037 shelter carrier and the M1042 shelter carrier is
that the M1037 does not have a winch and the M1042 does. This difference affects:
•
Vehicle Length
•
Vehicle Weight
•
Shipping Dimensions
•
Approach Angle
•
Special Winch-Assisted Operations
It does not affect the basic purpose, performance, or special limitations of the vehicles.
b.
Purpose of the Vehicle
. The M1037 and M1042 shelter carriers provide the capability to secure and
transport the S250 electrical equipment shelter with a total payload (including crew) of 3,600 pounds (1,634
kilograms). The M1042 is equipped with a winch. This feature permits recovery operations of similar vehicles.
c.
Performance
. Fully-loaded M1037 and M1042 shelter carriers will climb road grades as steep as 60%
(31 °) and traverse a side slope of up to 40% (22 °).
The vehicles ford hard bottom water crossings up to 30
inches (76 centimeters) without a deepwater fording kit and 60 inches (152 centimeters) with the kit. Refer to
table 1-15 for cruising range.
d.
Special Limitations
. None.
e.
Special Instructions in the Manual.
(1)
Refer to paragraph 2-2, Controls, Indicators, and Equipment.
(2)
Refer to chapter 2, section V, Cargo/Troop Carrier and S250 Shelter Carrier Operation.
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