How many MPG does a LMTV get?
How many MPG does a LMTV get?
Taking the 8.5 MPG LMTV will use $7,100 in fuel. Given the huge difference in purchase price, we would have to make that trip eight times for the Sprinter to break even, and we wouldn’t have anything like the living space of the LMTV.
How much can a M1078 tow?
The M1078 can be equipped with an optional electrically operated MHE and self-recovery winch kit capable of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations. The MHE has a lift capacity of 1,500 pounds. The winch has 308 feet of line capacity and 10,000 pounds bare drum line pull at 110% overload.
What engine is in the LMTV?
Caterpillar C7 6 cylinder engine
The LMTV is a family of 4-wheel (4×4) diesel powered trucks with a 275 hp Caterpillar C7 6 cylinder engine. The LMTV has a 2.5 ton payload capacity and consists of the M1078 Cargo and M1079 Van models.
How much is a military Humvee?
Nowadays, the average cost of a fully-equipped military Humvee is over $220,000, which makes the one you’re about to drop a couple thousand on a real steal! Of course, modern military Humvees have a few more upgrades (and armor) than those available at the surplus.
How many different types of Fmtv does the army use?
The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) is a series of vehicles consisting of up to 23 variants and 17 different models, ranging from 2.5-ton to 5-ton payloads.
How big is a Humvee gas tank?
Humvee
| High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic |
| Suspension | Independent 4×4 |
| Fuel capacity | 25 U.S. gal (95 L) |
| Maximum speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) at max gross weight Over 70 mph (113 km/h) top speed |
What is the difference between an LMTV and an MTV?
The 2.5-ton (4×4) FMTV is designated as the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV), while the 5-ton (6×6) is designated the Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV).
What do you think about the m1078 and m1079?
My wife is also a design engineer, so we both have enjoyed the practical simplicity of the military vehicle that we owned, so I started looking at M1078 and M1079. They are a good bit bigger than I originally planned, but I like many things about them over the little civilian Fuso. For one thing, they don’t need any drivetrain modification at all.
Is the m1079 a good backcountry RV?
The M1079 even has a reasonable camper enclosure starting point. I think it would work well for me to spend a year or two modifying one and making it into a great long duration backcountry “RV”.
How much is a 1998 Stewart and Stevenson LMTV m1078 worth?
This 1998 Stewart & Stevenson LMTV M1078 has been refurbished with new paint after only part of its total 13k and change miles were accrued in prior military service. The seller says it rides comfortably, has a tight turning radius, runs well and makes a great go-anywhere camper. Find it here on Craigslist in Commerce City, Colorado for $21k.
