paulob1 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Some one has offered me M52 manuals, are the trucks the same...or should I find the proper M62 ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Worth having a look on Steel Soldiers, there might be a download of the M62 manual available on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoggyDriver Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Some one has offered me M52 manuals, are the trucks the same...or should I find the proper M62 ones... Hello Paulob1, The M52 is actually a tractor unit. However as you might be aware, the M52 is part of the M39 series of US 5 ton Trucks. The Truck, Wrecker, Medium: M62 is also part of the M39 series family, along with the M543, M543A1 and M543A2 Wreckers. The M39 series is a family that share exactly the same components like engine, running gear, chassis etc and the only differences are the operational equipment. Here are their differences. Description. The 5-ton, 6x6, M39 series trucks are designed for use over all types of roads, highways, and cross-country terrain, in all types of weather. They will ford hard bottom water crossings to a depth of 30 inches. Thevehicles are powered by a gasoline, diesel or multifuel engine and are discussed separately, where necessary, throughout the manual. All are equipped with a manually operated, five-speed transmission and a two-speed transfer case which transmits power to the front and rear axles. Service brakes are of the air-actuated, hydraulic type. The cab is enclosed with removable canvas tarps. All vehicles are equipped with a spare wheel and tire, and a pintle hook at the rear for towing a trailer. WARNING This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and efficiently within the limits specified in this TM. Operation beyond these limits is prohibited IAW AR 70-1 without written approval from the Commander, U.S. Army Tank-Automotivc Command, ATTN: AMSTA-CM-S, Warren, MI 48397-5000. Differences Between Models. a. General. The 5-ton, 6x6, trucks covered in this manual are of various wheelbases. body styles and engine types. b. Dump Truck, M51 Series. The M51 dump truck has a 167-inch wheelbase, 11:00 x 20 tires and dual rear wheels. A 5-cubic yard capacity dump body and twin-cylinder hoist assembly is mounted on the rear of the chassis. c. Tractor Truck, M52 Series. The M52 tractor truck has a 167-inch wheelbase, 11:00 x 20 tires and dual rear wheels. A fifth wheel assembly, approach plates, and deck plate, suitable for hauling trailers, are mounted on the rear of the chassis. Tractor-to-trailer brake hoses and connections are mounted behind the Lab. d. Gargo Truck, M54 Series. The M54 cargo truck has a 179-inch wheelbase, 11:00x 20 tires and dual rear wheels. A 14-foot flatbed cargo body is mounted on the rear. e. Dropside Cargo Truck, M544A1C and M54A2C. The M54A1C trucks have a 179-inch wheelbase, 11 :00 x 20 tires, and dual rear wheels. A 14-foot flatbed cargo body is mounted on the rear. TO permit side loading, the cargo sides are hinged along lines where sides and cargo bed join. f Cargo Truck, M55 Series. The M55 cargo truck has a 215-inch wheelbase with 11:00x 20 tires and dual rear wheels. A 20-foot cargo body is mounted on the rear. g. Tractor Wrecker Truck, M246 Series. The M246 tractor wrecker truck has a 215-inch wheelbase, 12:00 x 20 tires, and dual rear wheels. A hydraulic crane and fifth wheel assembly are mounted on the rear of the chassis. h. Medium Wrecker Truck, M62 and M543 Series. The M62 and M543 medium wrecker trucks have a 179-inch wheelbase, 11:00 x 20 tires, and dual rear wheels. A hydraulic crane and winch assembly are mounted on the rear of the chassis. The M62 and M543 models differ only in design variations in wrecker crane equipment. i. Expansible Van Truck, M291A1. The M291A1 expansible van trucks have a 215-inch wheelbase. 11:00 x 20 tires, and dual rear wheels. The van body is equipped with windows. j. Expansible Van Truck, M291A1D. These vehicles are similar to M291A1 except that a power lift gate is mounted on the rear of the chassis. k. Bridge Transporting Truck, M328A1. The M328A1 bridge transporting truck has a 215-inch wheelbase, 14:00 x 20 tires, and dual rear wheels. It is designed specifically for transporting bridge building equipment. l. Bolster Truck, M748A1. The M748A1 bolster truck has a 215-inch wheelbase, 11:00 20 tires. and dual rear wheels. This vehicle tows a bolster trailer model P-14 equipped with 9:00 x 20 dual wheels. So to answer your question, yes get the manuals. Hope this helps? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 its all helping, i am totally new to Amercian machines so have a good deal to learn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 its all helping, i am totally new to Amercian machines so have a good deal to learn... As I said in my previous post it would be well worth joining the Steel Soldiers forum , there is a huge amount of info on M series trucks on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsaunders06 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 m62 should be petrol and has a different crane (austen western? i think) as opposed to to multifuel and garwood crane(i think) but they are certainly alot different looking/operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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