TM 11240-15/4B

POWER UNIT, FRONT, 12-1/2 TON, 4x4, MK48, MOD O

The MK48 and its associated trailers form the Logistics Vehicle Sy(LVS) . They are used primarily by combat service support motortransport units to haul supplies in large quantities from beachheads,ports, railheads,or airfields to combat service support areas.TheMK48 is an all-metal, fully enclosed, 4x4 tactical truck. The crewconsists of two. The MK48’s low-profile,cab-forward configurationpermits loading aboard military aircraft with no preparation. TheMK48 is designed to power LVS trailer units:The MK14 Mod O Trailer,Container Hauler (D0876); the MK15 Mod O Trailer, Wrecker-Recovery(D0877); the MK16 Mod O Trailer,Semitrailer Adapter (D0878); the MK17Mod O Trailer, Dropside Cargo (D0879); and the MK18 Mod O Trailer,Ribbon Bridge Transporter (D0881).The MK48 can be attached to anyone of these trailer units through an articulation joint to form anintegral, dual body, fully articulated,8x8 vehicle with cross-countrymobility.

LOGISTIC DATATAMCN : D0209NSN : 2320-01-177-5167ID NUMBER: 08780A

BASIC DIMENSIONSLENGTH : 238.5”WIDTH : 96”HEIGHT : 102”SQUARE : 159 sq ft

CUBE : 1,917 cu ftCURB WEIGHT: 25,300 lbsWHEEL BASE: 60"GROUND CLEARANCE: 23”

MECHANICAL DATAENGINE: V8, liquid cooled,compression ignition,turbochargedHP: 445 at 2,100 RPM

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TM 11240-15/4B

POWER UNIT, FRONT, 12-1/2 TON, 4x4, MK48, MOD O (CONTINUED)

MECHANICAL DATA (CON'T) FUEL DATATRANSMISSION: 4 speed, TYPE : Dieselautomatic TANK CAPACITY: 150 gallonsTRANSFER CASE: 2 speed, manual GALLONS PER HOUR: 16.66ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24 volt, EST RANGE: 450 miles, highwaynegative ground, 65 ampsBRAKES : Air FORDING DEPTH

60" without preparation (Nofording kit)

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