TM 9-2330-251-14&P
Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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Differences Between Models.
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features
Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location and Contents of Plates
Location and Description of Major Components
1-6. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a. Characteristics.
(1) Watertight body will float the trailer and payload during fording.
(2) Two drain valves, one in the left front and one in the right rear of floor, allow water to be drained
from the trailer cargo body.
(3) Two-wheel single axle with multi-leaf spring suspension.
(4) Retractable landing leg supports front of the trailer when uncoupled from the towing vehicle,
(5) Manually operated parking brake.
(6) Operates on 24-volt electrical system.
(7) Automatic emergency braking if M416A1 trailer breaks away from the towing vehicle,
b.
Capabilities and Features.
(1)
Maximum payload (cross-country and highway): 500 lb (227 kg).
(2)
Angle of departure: 20.
(3)
Towing vehicle: - or -ton utility truck.
(4)
Towing speeds (maximum):
(a) Highway:
55 mi/h (88 km/h)
(b) Improved roads: 50mi/h (80 km/h)
(c) Cross-country: 30mi/h (48 km/h)
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