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 motor
transport units to haul supplies in large quantities from beachheads,
ports, railheads,or airfields to combat service support areas.The
MK48 is an all-metal, fully enclosed, 4x4 tactical truck. The crew
consists of two. The MK48’s low-profile,cab-forward configuration
permits loading aboard military aircraft with no preparation. The
MK48 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 MK17
Mod O Trailer, Dropside Cargo (D0879); and the MK18 Mod O Trailer,
Ribbon Bridge Transporter (D0881).The MK48 can be attached to any
one of these trailer units through an articulation joint to form an
integral, dual body, fully articulated,8x8 vehicle with cross-country
mobility.
LOGISTIC DATA CUBE : 1,917 cu ft
TAMCN : D0209 CURB WEIGHT: 25,300 lbs
NSN : 2320-01-177-5167 WHEEL BASE: 60"
ID NUMBER: 08780A GROUND CLEARANCE: 23”
BASIC DIMENSIONS MECHANICAL DATA
LENGTH : 238.5” ENGINE: V8, liquid cooled,
WIDTH : 96” compression ignition,
HEIGHT : 102” turbocharged
SQUARE : 159 sq ft HP: 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 DATA
TRANSMISSION: 4 speed, TYPE : Diesel
automatic TANK CAPACITY: 150 gallons
TRANSFER CASE: 2 speed, manual GALLONS PER HOUR: 16.66
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24 volt, EST RANGE: 450 miles, highway
negative ground, 65 amps
BRAKES : Air FORDING DEPTH
60" without preparation (No
fording kit)

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