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(2) Fords water up to 28 in. (71 cm) deep for 5 minutes without damage or requiring
maintenance before operation can continue.
(3) Normal operating range is 325 mi (523 km), based on 250 gal (946 L) of fuel and 231,400
lb (104,963 kg) gross combination weight rating (GCWR) when operated at an average speed of 30 mph
(48 km/h). Varying loads, prolonged idle, use of Power Takeoff (PTO), off-road driving, and climatic
conditions affect operating range.
(4) Tiedown points are located so HET Tractor can be restrained in all directions during air
transport in C-5A and C-17 aircraft. Capable of being transported by highway, rail, and sea.
c. Features
(1) Eight-cylinder, 736 cu in. (12.1 L), V-type, 2-cycle, turbocharged diesel engine.
(2) Automatic transmission with one reverse speed and five forward speeds.
(3) Operator-controlled 6-wheel/8-wheel drive with high and low range transfer case for
positive traction on unimproved road surfaces.
(4) Power steering system consists of basic manual steering system with hydraulic boost. An
auxiliary steering pump provides hydraulic boost in the event of main pump failure. Mechanical linkage
also provides operator control in event of hydraulic oil pressure loss.
(5) Fuel system includes two fuel tanks, injectors, pipes (inlet and outlet), manifolds (integral
with the cylinder head), pump, fuel/water separator, secondary filter, and fuel lines.
(6) Two front and two rear towing eyes.
(7) Manual-release pintle hook which will allow towing of trailer.
(8) Two main winches each having 55,000 lb (24,94 7 kg) capacity used for recovering,
loading, and unloading heavy tracked and wheeled vehicles. Auxiliary winch having 3000 lb (1361 kg)
capacity used for pulling main winch cable back to payload.
(9) Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) allows operator to automatically adjust tire pressure to
suit terrain conditions.
(10) Personnel cab has accommodations for two personnel in front seats and three personnel in
rear seat. Rear seat converts into beds which sleep two personnel.
(11) Heavy duty, full os cillating fifth wheel accommodates M1000 trailer or any other trailer with
3-1/2 in. kingpin.
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