Section I. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

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DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF OPERATION

EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP)

TRUCK, CARGO, 2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

M35A3, W/O WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2047); W/WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-3850);

M35A3C, W/O WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2050); W/WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2049);

M36A3, W/O WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2048); W/WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2046).

Section I. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES

The M35A3, M35A3C, and M36A3 cargo trucks are used for transporting troops or heavy loads. The

trucks have a new engine, automatic transmission, and drivetrain, and rebuilt transfer case and axles.

Other new subsystems include new cooling, exhaust, air intake, split-brakes, fuel, electrical, power-assist

steering, driver's seatbelts, super-single tires with two-piece wheels, Chemical Agent Resistant Coating

(CARC) paint, Simplified Test Equipment/Internal Combustion Engines-Reprogrammable (STE/ICE-R),

and Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS).

All ESP trucks have improved mobility and can traverse all types of roads and cross-country terrain in

extreme high or low temperatures and humidity. The trucks are capable of fording hard-bottom water

crossings up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deepwater fording kit, and 72 inches (183 centimeters)

with the fording kit. Front lifting shackles and vehicle tiedown brackets provide a means of lifting an

securing the truck during transport.

Cargo Truck With Fixed Sides, WO/W and W/W, M35A3. The M35A3 cargo truck is used to transport

equipment, materials, and/or personnel. Since it has permanent steel-welded sides, it is the preferred vehicle

for use in transporting bulky payloads that may shift during transit. The truck body provides 270 cubic feet

(7.6 cubic meters) of cargo space. Side racks have built-in troop seats for troop transport operations.

NOTE

The M35A3 cargo truck is not suited operations that require easy access to

cargo. An example of this is a ground-to-truck forklift operation. The

M35A3C cargo truck with dropsides is preferred for such operations.

M35A3 WO/W

M35A3 W/W

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