M816 Wrecker
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The M816 Medium Wrecker is part of the M-800 series of 5-ton 6x6 military truck
s. It was made by AM General
starting in 1970. It has a revolving hydraulic crane
with an extending boom that can extend from 10-18 ft with a maximum lift capacity of 20,000 lb with outriggers and boom jacks to the ground. The boom capacity depends on boom extension and placements of truck outriggers and boom jacks. With boom full out and no outriggers, the capacity is only 3000lb. The boom elevates to 45 degrees, swings 270 degrees stock. (Can be modified to 360 degrees.)
The fuel consumption rate is 5 mpg. The towing capacity is 14 tons on road or 10 tons cross country (or off road). The front winch has a 20Klb capacity and the rear winch is 45klb capacity.
These truck were specially built for the United States Army
to pull medium duty equipment through non-incorporated terrain. It is well known that operating them on the highway is excessively noisy not only because of the aggressive tread pattern but the low gearing which makes the engine run at higher revolutions than a standard truck.
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
s. It was made by AM General
AM General
AM General is an American heavy vehicle manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. It is best known for the civilian Hummer and the military Humvee, that is assembled in Mishawaka, Indiana...
starting in 1970. It has a revolving hydraulic crane
Crane (machine)
A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally. It uses one or more simple machines to create mechanical advantage and thus move loads beyond the normal capability of...
with an extending boom that can extend from 10-18 ft with a maximum lift capacity of 20,000 lb with outriggers and boom jacks to the ground. The boom capacity depends on boom extension and placements of truck outriggers and boom jacks. With boom full out and no outriggers, the capacity is only 3000lb. The boom elevates to 45 degrees, swings 270 degrees stock. (Can be modified to 360 degrees.)
| Radius | With outriggers | Without outriggers |
|---|---|---|
| 18ft | 4000lb | 3000lb |
| 17ft | 4250lb | 3200lb |
| 16ft | 4550lb | 3500lb |
| 15ft | 5000lb | 3800lb |
| 14ft | 5600lb | 4100lb |
| 13ft | 6300lb | 4600lb |
| 12ft | 7100lb | 5100lb |
| 11ft | 8400lb | 5800lb |
| 10ft | 10000lb | 6700lb |
The fuel consumption rate is 5 mpg. The towing capacity is 14 tons on road or 10 tons cross country (or off road). The front winch has a 20Klb capacity and the rear winch is 45klb capacity.
These truck were specially built for the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
to pull medium duty equipment through non-incorporated terrain. It is well known that operating them on the highway is excessively noisy not only because of the aggressive tread pattern but the low gearing which makes the engine run at higher revolutions than a standard truck.