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M39 Series Multifuel

The M809 Series of diesel 5 Ton trucks is available through the Federal Excess Property Program (FEPP).  All M39 Series trucks have a 5-speed manual transmission and multi-fuel engines converted to diesel only, capable of carrying payloads ranging from 10,000 to 55,000 pounds.

Vehicle Models
M52A1/A2 Tractor
M54A1/A2 Cargo
M55A1/A2 Cargo XLWB


Engine and Transmission
Multifuel, converted to diesel only
LDS-465-1A 210 HP @ 2600 RPM
Governed RPM: 2650
Idle RPM: 650 to 700

Mack
ENDT-673 210 HP @ 2100 RPM
Governed RPM: 2600
Idle RPM: 550 to 600

5 Speed Manual O/D
Drive Axles: 3
Transfer: 2 Speed, manually shifted, automatically engaged front drive (Sprag)


Dimensions
Length, Height of M52A1/A2: 273" with winch, 257½" without, height of 103"
Length, Height of M54A1/A2: 314¼" with winch, 298¾" without, height of 116"
Length, Height of M55A1/A2: 386" with winch, 379¼" without, height of 117½"
Width: 97", all models
Ground Clearance: 10½", all models


Weights With Cargo Bed*
M52A1/A2: 19,300 pounds with winch, 18,560 without
M54A1/A2: 20,220 pounds with winch, 19,480 without
M55A1/A2: 21,346 pounds with winch, 20,606 without


Payloads
Cross Country Payload: 10,000 pounds, all models**
Highway Payload: 20,000 pounds, all models**
Towed Load Cross Country, M52A1/A2: 30,000 pounds, 15,000 on 5th wheel***
Towed Load Cross Country, M54/M55: 15,000 pounds on pintle
Towed Load Highway, M52A1/A2: 55,000 pounds, 25,000 on 5th wheel***
Towed Load Highway, M813/M814: 30,000 pounds on pintle


Fluids
Cooling System: 44 quarts
Crankcase, Multifuel: 22 quarts
Crankcase, Mack: 18 quarts
Differentials: 12 quarts
Fuel Tank, M52A1/A2: 110 gallons (duel tank)
Fuel Tank, M54/M55: 78 gallons
Transmission: 9 quarts without power takeoff
Transfer: 5¼ quarts


Tire Pressure
11:00x20, Highway: 70 PSI
11:00x20, Cross Country: 35 PSI
11:00x20, Mud, Sand, and Snow: 25 PSI


Maximum Speeds At Governed RPM
Multifuel
Gear Hi Low
1st 7 mph 3½ mph
2nd 13 mph 6 mph
3rd 21 mph 10 mph
4th 36 mph 18 mph
5th 56 mph 25 mph

Diesel
Gear Hi Low
1st 6 mph 3 mph
2nd 11 mph 5 mph
3rd 22 mph 10 mph
4th 39 mph 19 mph
5th 50 mph 25 mph


*    Verify weight  on scale before building.  DO NOT exceed maximum weight depending on usage.

**  Weights using military bed.  DO NOT exceed maximum weights depending on usage.
***5th wheel removed carries same as cargo truck, but length makes weight distribution critical.

   


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