Chapter 5. HIGHWAY TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE

12 May 1987

TM 55-3895-359-14

CHAPTER 5

HIGHWAY TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE

Section I. GENERAL

5-1. Scope

This chapter provides highway transportability guidance for movement of the M076 rotary tiller mixer. It covers

technical and physical characteristics as well as safety considerations, and prescribes the material and

guidance required to prepare, load, and tie down the vehicle.

5-2. Safety

In addition to the safety precautions contained in chapter 3, movement within CONUS is subject to all safety

laws, rules, and regulations applicable to commercial carriers. Overseas, such movements are governed by

the theater and local regulations.

CAUTION

Vehicle must not exceed 3 mph during loading or unloading.

5-3. General

The M076 rotary tiller mixer is not self-deliverable.

5-4. Transport of the M076 Rotary Tiller Mixer by Semitrailer

When loaded on semitrailers, the rotary tiller mixer may be transported over highways. Highway shipments

may be made using either commercial or military semitrailers of adequate capacity and size. The designated

military tractor/ semitrailer combinations are either the M920/ M870 or the M818/M871. The M8181M871 is

capable of unrestricted highway transport throughout CONUS and in most of the countries listed in the

International Road Federation. Since the M920/M870 combination has many more restrictions, the

M8181M871 should be used as the primary highway carrier for the rotary tiller mixer.

5-5. Transport of the M076 Rotary Tiller Mixer on the M871 Semitrailer Towed by the M818 Truck

Tractor

a. Preparation. The vehicle's lift bars should be replaced by shorter bar stock. The exhaust stack and air

cleaner stack should also be removed to lower the overall height. The skis should be removed from the tiller

assembly for better access to the rear tiedown fittings. All removed equipment should be stowed in the driver's

compartment.

b. MTMC Assistance. Assistance in obtaining approval for highway movement of the loaded transport

system can be obtained from the Commander, Military Traffic Management Command, ATTN: MT-SA,

Washington, DC 20315.

c. Loading. The vehicle may be driven onto the semitrailer if a ramp is available. If no ramp is available,

the vehicle may be lifted onto the semitrailer by a crane of sufficient capacity. Lifting procedures and

precautions are provided in paragraph 6-4b.

d. Bill of Materials and Application. Table 5-1 is the bill of materials for blocking and tiedown of the vehicle

on the semitrailer. Table 5-2 shows the application of these materials. Figure 5-1 depicts a top and side view

of the rotary tiller mixer restrained on the semitrailer. Figure 5-2 shows blocking details.

Table 5-1. Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of the M076 Rotary Tiller Mixer on the M871 Semitrailer

Approximate

Item

Description

Quantity

Lumber

Douglas-fir, or comparable, straight-grain, free from material

defects; Fed Spec MM-L-751H:

6x 6-inch

2 linear feet

6x 8-inch

8 linear feet

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