Entered Army Service 1982
Description and Specifications There are five basic configurations of the HEMTT series trucks: M977 cargo truck with Materiel Handling Crane, M978 2500 gallon fuel tanker, M985 cargo truck with Materiel Handling Crane, M983 tractor and the M984 wrecker. A self-recovery winch is also available on certain models. This vehicle family is rapidly deployable and is designed to operate in any climatic condition where military operations are expected to occur. The HEMTT is the backbone of U.S. Army logistics. Standard features include front and rear tow eyes, blackout lights, 24-volt electrical system, and rear pintle hook for towing trailers and artillery. All models are C130, C141 and C17 air transportable and are capable of fording water crossings up to 48 inches deep.
The HEMTT Load Handling System (LHS) consists of a standard HEMTT (M977/M978 or M985 chassis) prime mover (8 x 8 foot configuration) equipped with an integral load-handing system providing self-load/unload capability and capable of transporting an 11-ton payload. LHS carries equipment/ammunition/supply loads on demountable "flatrack" cargo beds and is able to tow an 11-ton payload trailer also capable of carrying flatracks. The containerized roll-in/out platform (CROP), an A-frame type flatrack that fits inside a 20-foot International Standards Organization container, gives the HEMTT LHS added cargo carrying capability. Flatracks and CROPs are interchangeable between HEMTT LHS and the Palletized Load System.
M977 M978 M985 M983 M984 Length: 401 in 401 in 401 in 351 in 392 in Height: Operational 112 in; Transport 102 in - all Width: 96 in 96 in 96 in 96 in 96 in Wheelbase: 210 in 210 in 210 in 181 in 191 in Turning circle: 100 in 100 in 100 in 91 in 95 in Ground clearance: 24 in 24 in 24 in 24 in 24 in Vehicle curb weight: M977 w/ winch - 38,800 lbs; w/o winch - 37,900 lbs M978 w/ winch - 38,200 lbs; w/o winch - 37,300 lbs M983 w/ crane - 39,200 lbs; w/o crane - 32,200 lbs M984 - 50,900 lbs M985 w/ winch - 39,600 lbs; w/o winch - 38,700 lbs Max speed: 57 mph 57 mph 57 mph 57 mph 57 mph Cruising range: 300 mi 300 mi 300 mi 300 mi 300 mi Maximum grade: 60% with payload of 22,000 lbs Engine: 445 or 450 horsepower diesel engine Transmission: 4-speed automatic and 2-speed Oshkosh transfer case with air-operated front tandem axle disconnect Crew: 2
Manufacturer Oshkosh Truck (Oshkosh, WI)
Point of Contact Office of the Chief of Public Affairs Media Relations Division 1500 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310-1500 703.697.7592 / 7591