TM 9-2330-211-14&P
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EQUIPMENT DATA
Equipment and performance data for the M172A1 semitrailer and major components are listed here. All weights and
dimensions are approximate.
Dimensions-Overall:
Length.............................................................................................................................
414 in. (10.52 m)
Width ..............................................................................................................................
115 in. (2.92 m)
Height .............................................................................................................................
68 in. (1.72 m)
Dimensions-Deck:
Length.............................................................................................................................
192 in. (4.88 m)
Width ..............................................................................................................................
115 in. (2.92 m)
Height, Normal.................................................................................................................
39 3/8 in. (100 cm)
Weights:
Curb Weight (Complete)
Vehicle Less Cargo.......................................................................................................
16,500 lb (7,491 kg)
Maximum Cargo Weight ...................................................................................................
50,000 lb (22,700 kg)
Gross Weight Including Cargo ..........................................................................................
66,500 lb (30,191 kg)
Axles:
Quantity ..........................................................................................................................
2, Tubular
Wheel Bearing Manufacturer ............................................................................................Timken, Detroit Axle Co.
Type ...............................................................................................................................
Taper
Suspension ..................................................................................................................... Tandem with Walking
Beam
Hub Manufacturer ............................................................................................................Timken, Detroit Axle Co.
Hub Quantity ...................................................................................................................
2 with Left Studs
2 with Right Studs
Wheels:
Type ...............................................................................................................................
Desi
Manufacturer ...................................................................................................................
Budd Wheel
Rim Size .........................................................................................................................
15 x 7.50
Rim Type.........................................................................................................................
Advance Military
Tires:
Quantity (Including Spare) ................................................................................................
9
Size ................................................................................................................................
10.00R15
Ply ..................................................................................................................................
Radial
Type ............................................................................................................................... Military Light Truck Rib
Tread Design ...................................................................................................................
Highway
Recommended Air Pressure:
Highway .......................................................................................................................
80 psi (552 kPa)
Secondary ....................................................................................................................
80 psi (552 kPa)
Off Road.......................................................................................................................
Not Available
Service Brakes:
Manufacturer ...................................................................................................................
Standard Forge and
Axle Co.
Type ...............................................................................................................................
S-cam, Two-shoe,
Double Anchor,
Internal Expanding
Actuation .........................................................................................................................
Air
Airbrake System Manufacturer ..........................................................................................
Midland
Type ...............................................................................................................................
Airbrake Chamber
Activated
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