TM 9-2330-398-10
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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1-8 Equipment Characteristics. Capabilities, and Features..................................................................................1-5
1-9 Location and Description of Major Components..............................................................................................1-6
1-10 Equipment Data ..............................................................................................................................................1-8
1-8. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
The entire M969A2 semitrailer is constructed of welded stainless steel. Semitrailers have a stainless steel. single-
compartment tank of 5000-gallon capacity, plus 3 percent capacity for product expansion. The chassis is constructed of
welded steel and is equipped with full floating tandem axles and manually operated landing gear.
The semitrailer is designed to be towed by a truck tractor equipped with a fifth wheel. Authorized 5-ton truck tractors are
the M818. M931, M931A1, M931A2, M932, M932A1, M932A2, and M1088. When driving on hard surface highways only,
the 10-ton military -adapted commercial 6 x 4 truck tractors (the M915, M915A1, and M915A2) are also authorized.
The M969A2 semitrailer can be loaded through the bottom or the top fill opening. The four-cylinder diesel engine and
pump assembly provide self-load/unload capability.
The semitrailer is equipped with pressure and vacuum vents, hose troughs, a sealed manhole, a vapor recovery system,
bulk fuel hoses, a portable grounding rod, a static reel, and a spare tire. A ladder is provided at the rear of the M969A2
semitrailer for access to the top manhole.
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