M109A3 1967 AM General M109A3 Shop Van USMC M109A3 2.5-Ton 6x6 Shop Van: Specifications for the M109A3 Shop Van vary. These trucks were made by many manufacturers, in many revisions and configuration, so similar trucks (even other M109A3 vans) may have different specifications. General Specifications Name M109A3 2.5-Ton 6x6 Shop Van Manufacturer AM General Year 1967 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 Engine Hercules LD-465-1C or 1D 6-cylinder multifuel diesel with turbocharger 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 Fill Capacities Cooling system 32 quarts Differential 6 qts (each of 3 diffs) Engine oil (crankcase only) 20 quarts Engine oil (crankcase and filters) 22 quarts Fuel 50 gallons