M978 Fuel Servicing Truck

The model

The M-978 HEMTT, (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) also known under the name “OSHKOSH” was developped for the US-Army in the Seventies. It is designated as heavy, reliable truck for the supplies of front line fighting units with fuel, ammunition and other logistical needs. This sophisticated 4-axle truck with large diameter wheels is able to negotiate difficult terrain with full load and at high speed. The truck is equipped with a heavy-duty hydraulic crane. Many versions have been designed: fuel tank, recovery vehicle and a tractor version for semitrailers.

This version, as the M978 Tanker, has been designed to perform, in a very precise and effective way, the different militairy logistics needs. Thanks to the loading capacity of over 9,500 liters, the tank installed on the vehicle is able to transport a significant quantity of fuel.

Technical Details: Length: 10, 17 m – Width: 2,43 m – Height: 2,84 m – Weight: 28.123 kg – Max. speed: 88 km/h – Range: 483 km – Payload: 9.979 kg.