Chapter 2. TRANSPORTABILITY DATA - TM-55-3805-261-140005

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CHAPTER 2

TRANSPORTABILITY DATA

Section I. GENERAL

2-1. Scope

c. The model 130G Type I grader (fig 2-2) is

modified for nonsectionalized requirements. This grader

This chapter provides a general description and

has an open ROPS and eight 20,000-pound tiedowns on

identification photographs of the three configurations of

each side for rigging on a 24-foot pallet for the low

the Caterpillar model 130G graders. Transportability

altitude parachute extraction system (LAPES). Although

characteristics of the grader are also provided.

the Type I grader cannot be sectionalized for external

sling loading, it has four lift eyes.

2-2. Description

d. The model 130G Type II (sectionalized) grader

(fig 2-3) has the same modifications as the Type I

a. The Caterpillar model 130G graders are diesel

grader. Also, the Type II grader can be sectionalized

engine-driven, four-wheel-drive, with six pneumatic tires

into two halves for airmobile operations. Each half can

and front-wheel, articulated-frame steering.

Each

be externally lifted by the CH-47 or larger helicopter.

grader is equipped with a blade and scarifier.

After both halves have been lifted, the rear half can be

driven for a short distance from a ground position to

b. The model 130G MIL grader (fig 2-1) is the

rejoin the front half.

standard production Caterpillar. This grader is equipped

with a sound-suppressed cab that meets OSHA

standards. The letters MIL, which are given after the

2-3. Transportability Drawings

model number on the data plate, indicates that the cab

or roll-over-protection system (ROPS) is removable and

Detailed transportability elevations of the model 130G

that tiedowns, lift points, and forward positioned

grader with dimensions and tiedown and lift provisions

hydraulic-lift cylinder auxiliary trunions are added for

are shown in figures 2-4 through 2-8.

transportability purposes.

Section II. CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED DATA

2-4. General Transportability Characteristics

These data are applicable to model number or national stock number (NSN) shown. Changes in model or NSN may

affect the loadability of the item related to guidance shown in this manual.

a. Grader, Road, DED, Heavy, CCE, Model 130G MIL

Line item number .................................................................................... G-74783

National stock number ............................................................................ 3805-01-150-4795

Performance:

Maximum speed ............................................................................... 24.5 mph (40.8 km/h)

Fuel tank capacity ............................................................................ 75 gal (284 liters)

Turning radius .................................................................................. 24 ft (7.32 m)

Ground clearance .............................................................................. 13.8 in. (0.35 m)

Dimensions and weight:

Weight, operational ........................................................................... 31,300 lb (14 197.44 kg)

Front axle, operational ...................................................................... 9,680 lb (4 390.75 kg)

Rear tandem axle, operational .......................................................... 21,620 lb (9 806.62 kg)

Weight, reduced ............................................................................... 29,450 lb (13 358.23 kg)

Front axle, reduced .......................................................................... 9,470 lb (4 295.50 kg)

Rear tandem axle, reduced .............................................................. 19,980 lb (9 062.73 kg)

Length, operational............................................................................ 327 in. (8.31 m)

Length, reduced ............................................................................... 327 in. (8.31 m)

Width, operational ............................................................................ 95.5 in. (2.43 m)

Width, reduced ................................................................................. 95.5 in. (2.43 m)

Height, operational ........................................................................... 127 in. (3.23 m)

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