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2. MK48 Logistics Vehicle System (LVS)
Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer: Oshkosh Truck Corporation

Dimensions:

Length: MK48 - 238.5"; With MK14 - 456"; With MK15 - 444"; With MK16 - 398"; With MK17 - 456"
Width: 96" - All
Height: 102" - All
Curb Weight: 24,500 lb.; With MK14 - 40,300 lb.; With MK15 - 50,550 lb.; With MK16 - 40,550 lb.; With MK17 - 47,200 lb.
Payload Capacity - On Road: With MK14 - 45,000 lb.; With MK15 - 20,000 lb.; With MK16 - 46,000 lb.; With MK17 - 39,000 lb.
Payload Capacity - Off Road: With MK14 - 25,000 lb.; With MK15 - 20,000 lb.; With MK17 - 20,000 lb.
Ground Clearance: 23" - All
Configuration: 4x4; With Trailers 8x8
Turning Radius: With MK14 / MK15 / MK17 - 38.5'; With MK16 - 32.5'

Performance:

Maximum Speed: 57 mph
Range: 300 mi.
Maximum Grade: 60%
Approach Angle: 45 deg. - All
Departure Angle: MK48 / MK14 - 45 deg.; MK48 / MK15 / MK16 - 48 deg.; MK48 / MK17 - 40 deg.
Side Slope: 30%
Fording: 60"

Equipment Specifications:

Cab: 2 Man
Seats: Suspension, Adjustable Fore/Aft
Seat Belts: Shoulder and Lap

Engine: Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel, 8V92TA, Turbocharged, Liquid Cooled
Rating: 445 hp
Governor: Limiting Speed
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 150 gal., 2 - 75 gal. Tanks
Oil: 22 qt., 24 qt. With Filters
Starter: Manufacturer: Delco Remy 1990272
Cooling: General Radiator, Inc. - Heavy Duty Horizonal Core - Fin and Tube Type
Fan: 40", 8 Blade, Hydraulically Driven With Fan Motor

Transmission: Manufacturer: Allison
Model: HT 740D
Type: Automatic
Speeds: 4 Forward/ 1 Reverse
Oil Capacity : 31 qt.
Transfer Case: Manufacturer: Oshkosh Truck Corporation, DA100
Speeds: 2 Speed
Oil Capacity: 10 qt.

Steering: Manufacturer: Ackerman
Type: Hydraulic Power Assist
Pump: Tandem Hydraulic Pump, Engine Driven
Oil Cooler Type: Fin and Tube

Electrical System:
Alternator: Manufacturer: Leece Neville - Model: 3428JC Direct Drive
Capacity: 65 Amp @ 28 vdc, Negative Ground
Voltage Regulator: Integral
Batteries: 4 ea.

Axles: MK48 - 2 ea.; Trailers - 2 ea.
Manufacturer: Eaton
Models - MK48: Front - DS381P; Rear - RS-381
Models - Trailers: Front - DS580P; Rear - RS580
Carrier: Single Reduction Tandem - All
Oil Capacity: Axles - 1, 2, 4 - 33 pt.; Axle - 3 - 40 pt.

Suspension:
Manufacturer: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
MK48:
Type: 3 leaf - 4" Taper Leaf Spring With Steel Saddle and 6 Torque Rods
Load Rating: 32,000 lb.
Shock Absorbers: Manufactuer: Gabriel, Heavy Duty
Quantity: 4 ea., Front Tandem Only
Trailers:
Type: 3 leaf - 5" Taper Leaf Spring With Steel Saddle and 6 Torque Rods
Load Rating: 58,000 lb.

Wheels: Type: Disc, 10.00x21 With Plates and Drivers
Quantity: 8 ea. With Trailers, 1 Spare
Tires: Goodyear Tubeless Radial
Size: 16R21
Tread Design: AT2A
Load Range: M

Winch/Material Handling Equipment:
MK48 / MK15 & MK48 / MK17 Crane: Manufactuer: Wajaz
Type: Hydraulic/Articulated
Rating: 9,000 lb. @ 15' Boom Extension
MK48 / MK15 & MK48 / MK16 Winch: Manufacturer: DP Manufacturer
Type: 2 Speed, Hydraulic
Rating: 60,000 lb.
MK48 / MK15 A-frame: Manufacturer: Wajax
Type: Hydraulic
Rating: 32,000 lb.

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