M109A3 2.5-Ton 6x6 Shop Van: Specifications
Here are the specifications for my truck. Note that these trucks were made by many manufacturers, in many revisions and configuration, so similar trucks (even other M109A3 vans) may have different specifications.
| Name | M109A3 2.5-Ton 6x6 Shop Van |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Year | 1972 |
| Cargo capacity | Cross-country: 5,000 lbs Highway: 7,500 lbs |
| Towed load | Cross-country: 6,000 lbs Highway: 10,000 lbs |
| Height | 130 in (10 ft 10 in) |
| Length | 268 in (22 ft 4 in) |
| Width | 98 in (8 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | Empty: 14,930 lbs Gross (cross-country): 19,430 lbs Gross (highway): 21,930 lbs |
| Van deck height | 50 in |
| Rear door opening | Height: 70 1/2 in (5 ft 10 1/2 in) Width (one door open): 31 3/4 in (2 ft 7 3/4 in) Width (both doors open): 51 3/4 in (4 ft 3 3/4 in) |
| Van interior dimensions | Height at center: 77 1/2 in (6 ft 5 1/2 in) Width: 90 in (7 ft 6 in) Length: 144 1/2 in (12 ft 1/2 in) |
| Pintle height | 36 1/8 in |
| Ground clearance | Under axle: 12 1/2 in Under chassis: 10 15/16 in |
| Vehicle/bridge classification | Empty: 7 Cross-country: 9 Highway: 10 |
| Wheel base | 154 in (12 ft 10 in) |
| Approach angle | 47 deg |
| Departure angle | 40 deg |
| Turning radius | 36 ft |
| Cruising range | 300 mi (max payload, @ 1500 RPM) 275 mi (max payload + max towed load, @ 1500 RPM) |
| Fording depth | 30 in |
| Tires | 9.00 x 20, 8 ply. Tire+wheel weighs around 200 lbs. |
| Tire inflation | Highway: 50 psi Cross-country: 35 psi Mud, sand, snow: 15 psi |
| Brakes | Hydraulic, with air boost and glad hands for towing trailers with air brakes |
| Engine | White LDT-465-1C 6-cylinder multifuel "clean-air" diesel (manufactured 1980, rebuilt 1989) |
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| Power | 130 HP at 2600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 pound-feet |
| Displacement | 478 cu. in. (7.8 liters) |
| Engine weight | 1,650 lbs |
| Idle speed | 800-850 RPM |
| Operating speed | 1500-2600 RPM |
| Oil pressure at idle (min) | 10 psi |
| Oil pressure at full power (max) | 75 psi |
| Coolant temperature | 180°F to 200°F |
| Fuel consumption | 5-6 mpg |
| Cooling system | 32 quarts |
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| Differential | 6 qts (each of 3 diffs) |
| Engine oil (crankcase only) | 20 quarts |
| Engine oil (crankcase and filters) | 22 quarts |
| Fuel | 50 gallons |