From: J.Wiehe (j.wiehe@sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat Oct 05 2002 - 17:25:39 PDT
Sorry guys I'm a little late jumping in here but,
from TM 9-2800 in 1947:
Carrier, Personnel, Half-track, M3
Weight: net @ 15,500 lbs. Payload 4500 lbs. Gross 20,000 lbs.
Note that weight is for vehicle with winch.
Length 249"
Width 87, 1/2 "
Width at tracks 75, 13/16"
Shipping dim., uncrated ( cu.ft.) 1,139, (sq.ft.) 146.
Jim Wiehe , VA3JHW
j.wiehe@sympatico.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "GOTAM35" <gotam35@sc.rr.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] half track width
> OK, I just gotta get in on this one. I don't have the weight of a halftrack
> at hand, but if you have one that is complete you are looking at a lot of
> weight. That being said, don't try to pull more than your equipment is
> rated for. If you don't know the weight of what you want to haul, always
> add a little to your estimate. The weakest link is what you need to think
> about. It doesn't matter how big you truck or trailer or coupler is, it's
> the combination of them all. We often give advice on this list about
> pulling things, but remember if you have a problem transporting something,
> it can end with a fatal accident. It's just not worth it. If you are
> looking at moving a halftrack that is complete don't even think about a
> pick-up, Ford or Chevy (sorry dodge guys). From what I remember about
> halftracks, they weigh too much for a safe trip behind even a 1 ton truck.
>
> Check your truck, check your hitch and check your trailer. If they all are
> not rated for the trip get some that are. Stepping down from the soap box
> now.
>
> Joe Trapp
>
> Oh yeah, you other guys are right on the money too.
>
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