TEA PAM 55-20 Tiedown Handbook for Truck - Military Surface ...

FOURTH EDITION SDDCTEA PAMPHLET 55-20
The M3 (fig 59a) is a cargo carrying
platform capable of being transported on
the PLS truck and trailer and inside any
ISO 1CC dry cargo container.
External Dimensions:
Length 233.27 inches, 5925 mm
Width 91.0 inches, 2311 mm
Height 10.11 inches, 257 mm (ground to
deck)
17.84 inches, 453 mm (to top of A-frame 1 )
62.9 inches, 1598 mm (to top of A-frame 2 )
71.5 inches, 1816 mm (to top of A-frame 3 )
Internal Dimensions (cargo maximums):
Deck Length 217 inches, 5512 mm
Width 89 inches, 2261 mm
Height 74 inches, 1880 mm
Tare weight maximum:
3,800 pounds, 1724 kg
Gross weight: 36,250 pounds, 16,443 kg
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Figure 59 a. M3 and M3A1
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The M3A1(fig 59a) is a cargo carrying
platform capable of being transported on
the PLS truck and trailer and inside any
ISO 1CC dry cargo container.
External Dimensions:
Length 233.36 inches, 5927 mm
Width 91.5 inches, 2324 mm
Height 9.97 inches, 253 mm (ground to
deck)
17.22 inches, 437 mm (to top of A-frame 1 )
62.9 inches, 1598 mm (to top of A-frame 2 )
71.5 inches, 1816 mm (to top of A-frame 3 )
Internal Dimensions (cargo maximums):
Deck Length 217 inches, 5512 mm
Width 89 inches, 2261 mm
Height 74 inches, 1880 mm
Tare weight maximum:
4,000 pounds, 1814kg
Gross weight: 36,250 pounds, 16,443 kg
1. Ground to top of A-frame assembly bail bar when laid flat on M3A1 CROP deck.
2. Ground to top of A-frame assembly when in raised position, not to top of marker springs.
3. Ground to top of A-frame assembly when in raised position, to top of marker springs.