TM 9-2320-211-10-1
General. The crane of the M543A2 medium wrecker is engine driven and
a.
hydraulically operated. It is capable of 360 rotation and approximately 45 elevation.
The boom is extendable from 10 to 18-feet. Maximum lifting loads are shown on the
CRANE CAPACITY data chart located at the crane operator's station.
NOTE
General instructions for winching, towing, and lifting are
given in Vehicle Recovery Operations, FM 20-22.
Crane load capacity becomes less as the beam radius is
increased as shown on the CRANE CAPACITY data plate
located at the crane operator's station. Beam radius is
measured as shown. The wrecker must be positioned for
the type of operation required within the safe beam radius
and on as firm and level ground as possible.
NOTE: SAFE LOAD RADIUS FOR OPERATING THE CRANE IS
THE HORIZONTAL DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PIVOT POST
CENTERLINE AND THE HOIST HOOK REGARDLESS OF THE
BOOM ANGLE OR LENGTH.
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