TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
Characteristics
The M88A1 is an armored, full-tracked, low-silhouette vehicle. It is used for hoisting, winching, and towing
operations for all vehicles up to 56 tons (50.8 metric tons). It is equipped to assist in repairing disabled vehicles
under field conditions. The vehicle carries a crew of three: Commander, Operator, and Mechanic. Refer to
FM 4-30.31 (WP 0131) and Vehicle Recovery Operations (WP 0072) for recovery methods using the
vehicle equipment.
Capabilities and Features
Table 1.
Capabilities and Features.
VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
Speed (max without towed load)
26 mph (42 km/h)
Cruising range (max)
300 mi (482.8 km)
Fording depth (max)
56 in. (1.42 m)
Grade ascending ability (max)
60%
Grade descending ability (max)
60%
Side slope grade (max)
30%
Grade towing ascending (all terrains) ability (max)
25%
Grade towing descending (all terrains) ability (max)
25%
Maximum vertical wall (forward direction only)
42 in. (1.07 m)
Maximum trench crossing width
8.58 ft (2.62 m)
Minimum turning radius
Pivot in one vehicle length
TOWING CAPACITY
Vehicle combat loaded
56 tons (50.8 metric tons)
Vehicle non combat loaded
54.5 tons (49.4 metric tons)
Disabled vehicle exceeding towing capacity
Brake vehicle MUST be used
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