| M520 Goer | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Also called | M553 / M559 / M877 |
| Production | 1972-1976, 1300 units |
| Assembly | Marinette Marine |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | drop-side truck |
| Layout | engine behind driver; four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Caterpillar earth-movers |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 8,603cc 6-cyl Diesel (192 hp) |
| Transmission | six-speed |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 235 inch / 5,97m |
| Length | 380 inch / 9,65m |
| Width | 108 inch / 2,74m |
| Height | 96 inch / 2,44m (windshield down) |
| Curb weight | 27,000 lbs / 12.000 kg |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Oshkosh HEMTT truck system |
The M520 "Truck, Cargo, 8-ton, 4x4", nicknamed Goer, truck series was formerly the US Army’s standard heavy tactical truck before its replacement by the Oshkosh HEMTT. As trucks go, the Caterpillar-made Goer stands out due to being articulated, much wider than other trucks, and lacking suspension on the wheels.
Some 1,300 of these trucks were built from 1972 to 1976. The majority were M520 Cargo Trucks. The tankers were designated M559 Fuel Servicing Tanker Truck, and the wreckers M553 Wrecker Truck. When fitted with its own crane, the cargo variant was designated M877 Cargo Truck with Material Handling Crane.[1]
- ^ TM 9-2320-233-20 – Organizational Maintenance Manual for Trucks M520, M877, M553 and M559 (abbreviated from long, full title) (2nd ed.). Arlington, Virginia: Headquarters, Department of the Army. 29 July 1977. p. 1-1.
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