TM-9-2350-277-10

CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION — Continued

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Table 6. PERFORMANCE (LAND)

Fastest forward speed

40 mph (65.5 kph)

Fastest reverse speed

6 mph (9.7 kph)

Number of road wheels

5 pairs per side

Cruising range at 25 mph average:

M113A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, and M58

300 m (480 km)

M577A3 and M1068A3

425 m (680 km)

Steepest grade

60 percent

Steepest side slope

30 percent

Highest wall climb

2 ft. (0.7 m)

Widest trench

5-1/2 ft (1.67 m)

Maximum towed load

14,500 lb (6583 kg)

Track width

21 in. (53.3 cm)

Table 7. PERFORMANCE (WATER)

Fastest forward speed

3.6 mph (5.79 km/h)

Fording depth (all carriers)

40 in. (101.6 cm)

Table 8. ENGINE

Type

6 cylinder, V-type turbocharged, 2 cycle diesel

Horsepower

275 at 2800 RPM

Idle speed

650-700 RPM

Maximum governed speed:

Full load

2800 RPM

No load

2950-3000 RPM

Normal operating temperature range

190 to 230 F (87.8 to 110 C)

Cooling

liquid cooled w/radiator and fan

Lubrication

forced feed

Fuel:

DF-2 (VV-F-800)

only at temperatures above 32F(0 C)

DF-1 (VV-F-800)

only at temperatures above -10F(-23 C)

DF-A (VV-F-800)

any temperature

CITE (MIL-F-46005)

any temperature

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