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1-13. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES (Contd)
h. Medium Wrecker: M936/Al/A2.
PURPOSE: These vehicles are used for wrecker and salvage operations. They have a revolving
hydraulic crane with a self-supported extendable boom. Boom-to-ground supports and outriggers are
provided. Crane lifting capacity is 20,000 lb (9,080 kg). The vehicle has a front winch with a 20,000 lb
(9,080 kg) capacity. M936/A1 models are equipped with front anchor brackets for heavy straight and side
pulls using the front winch. All models are equipped with a 45,000 lb (20,250 kg) capacity rear winch, rear
anchor brackets for heavy straight and side pulls, and spring brake override of the Power Takeoff (PTO) air
switch for self-recovery operations.
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