TM 9-2320-392-10-1
M1083A1 SERIES GENERAL INFORMATION
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This Technical Manual (TM) contains instructions for operation, checks, and corrective
maintenance for the M1083A1 series Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV). The MTV will
herein be referred to as the vehicle.
Type of Manual: Operator's Instructions
Name and Model: M1083A1 Truck, Cargo: 5-Ton, 6x6, Dropside; M1084A1 Truck,
Cargo: 5-Ton, 6x6, Dropside, w/Material Handling Crane (MHC); M1085A1 Truck, Cargo:
5-Ton, 6x6, Dropside, Long Wheel Base (LWB); M1086A1 Truck, Cargo: 5-Ton, 6x6,
Dropside, LWB, w/MHC; M1088A1 Truck, Tractor: 5-Ton, 6x6; M1089A1 Truck, Wrecker:
5-Ton, 6x6; M1090A1 Truck, Dump: 5-Ton, 6x6; M1092A1 Truck, Chassis: 5-Ton, 6x6;
and M1096A1 Truck, Chassis: 5-Ton, 6x6, LWB.
Purpose of Equipment: The M1083A1 series is a family of 6x6 wheeled vehicles. The
M1083A1 is a cargo hauling vehicle that can be outfitted for troop transport when
equipped with a troopseat kit. The M1084A1 is a cargo hauling vehicle; it is equipped with
a Material Handling Crane (MHC). The M1085A1 is a Long Wheelbase (LWB) cargo-hauling
vehicle that can be outfitted for troop transport when equipped with a troopseat kit. The
M1086A1 is a LWB cargo hauling vehicle and is equipped with a MHC. The M1088A1 is a
tractor with fifth wheel and is used to pull various types of fifth wheel trailers. The
M1089A1 is a wrecker with two 30K winches, an underlift assembly, and a MHC. It is used
for recovering disabled vehicles. The M1090A1 is a dump truck that can be outfitted for
troop transport when equipped with a troopseat kit. The M1092A1 is a standard
wheelbase vehicle chassis. This chassis will accept a standard cargo bed or may be
modified for special missions. The M1096A1 is a LWB vehicle chassis. This chassis will
accept a long cargo bed or may be modified for special missions.
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