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Equipment Differences and Technical Data (Cont)
1-12. EQUIPMENT DATA (CONT).
Table 1-2. Equipment Data (Cont)
Model
Item
WEIGHT (CONT)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:
M977
59,500 lb (27 000 kg)
M978
54,000 lb (24 500 kg)
M983 w/ crane
54,400 lb (24 600 kg)
M983 w/o crane
46,500 lb (21 000 kg)
M984A1
95,000 lb (43 000 kg)
M985
60,800 lb (27 500 kg)
Gross Combination Weight Rating:
ALL except M984A1
100,000 lb (45 400 kg)
M984A1
114,000 lb (51 700 kg) (Off-road, LO range, 30% maximum
grade)
114,000 lb (51 700 kg) (Primary or Secondary road, LO or HI
range, 7% maximum grade)
155,000 lb (70 370 kg) (Primary road, LO range)
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Fifth Wheel Maximum Capacity:
M983 w/ crane
15,000 lb (6 800 kg)
M983 w/o crane
20,000 lb (9 100 kg)
Front Tandem Axles - Curb:
M977 w/ winch
21,300 lb (9 650 kg)
M977 w/o winch
20,900 lb (9 490 kg)
M978 w/ winch
22,100 lb (10 010 kg)
M978 w/o winch
21,800 lb (9 860 kg)
M983 w/ crane
24,600 lb (11 170 kg)
M983 w/o crane
21,800 lb (9 900 kg)
M984A1
23,900 lb (10 800 kg)
M985 w/ winch
20,900 lb (9 530 kg)
M985 w/o winch
20,600 lb (9 370 kg)
ALL
Front Tandem Axles - Loaded:
30,000 lb (13 600 kg)
Rear Tandem Axles - Curb:
M977 w/ winch
17,500 lb (7 950 kg)
M977 w/o winch
17,000 lb (7 710 kg)
M978 w/ winch
16,100 lb (7 290 kg)
M978 w/o winch
15,500 lb (7 040 kg)
M983 w/ crane
14,600 lb (6 630 kg)
M983 w/o crane
10,400 lb (4 700 kg)
M984A1
27,000 lb (12 300 kg)
M985 w/ winch
18,700 lb (8 470 kg)
M985 w/o winch
18,100 lb (8 230 kg)
Rear Tandem Axles - Loaded:
M977 through M983
32,000 lb (14 500 kg)
M984A1
65,000 lb (29 500 kg)
M985
38,000 lb (17 200 kg)
