TM-9-2330-326-14-P
SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, DROP DECK BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, M871A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
FEBRUARY 2006
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WARNING
The M871A3 Semitrailer has not been tested to transport wheeled or tracked vehicle or vehicles.
Use of this Semitrailer to haul a vehicle or vehicles may result in injury or death to personnel if
procedures outlined in page 1-10, paragraph 1-12 are not followed.
WARNING
The M871A3 Semitrailer should always have the wheels chocked, with or without a load, during
coupling or uncoupling to prime mover and when parked. Failure to chock the wheels may result
in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
A 20-ft. (6.1 m) ISO container loaded against the drop deck panel will overload the fifth wheel
rating of the M1088 by 4,500 lbs (2041 kg). The ISO should be loaded to the rear of the M871A3 to
prevent stability/loading problems with the M1088. Failure to heed this warning may result in
injury or death to operating personnel.
WARNING
The spare tire and wheel weigh 179 lbs. (81.2 kg). This requires two people to remove the spare
from the carrier or install it on the carrier. Slide the spare from the carrier or on to the carrier—
refrain from lifting the spare into position. Failure to do so could result in injury.
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