Section II. CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED DATA

TM 55-3930-243-14

Section II. CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED DATA

2 - 3 . General

present any hazardous or dangerous character-

istics during exposure to normal transportation

Characteristics contained in table 21 are appli-

environments.

cable to model number shown. Changes in model

may affect the loadability of the forklifts as re-

lated to the guidance shown in this manual.

NOTE

Those regulations and/or transportation pro-

2-4. Side and Rear Elevation Drawings

cedures normally associated with vehicles

powered by combustible liquid fuels apply

Detailed side and rear elevation drawings (figs 2

(TM 38-250, Code of Federal Regulations,

3, 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6) provide data necessary for

Titles 46 and 49, and Association of American

determining transportability of the forklifts by

Railroads, Rules Governing the Loading of

the various modes of transportation.

Commodities on Open-Top Cars and Trail-

25. Reduced Configuration

ers).

Transportation economies can be obtained by re-

ducing each forklift to its minimum dimensions

2-8. Sensitivity

for terminal handling and ocean transport. Re-

movable items such as fork tines, roll-over pro-

The forklifts are so designed that, when re-

tective structure, and exhaust extensions should

strained in accordance with the guidance con-

be removed and stowed with the truck.

tained in this manual, they can withstand the

shocks and vibrations associated with current

2-6. Unusual Characteristics

transportation methods.

The forklifts have no unusual characteristics that

29. CONUS Freight Classification

require special attention be given to temperature,

atmospheric pressure, or humidity variations

Rail and motor freight classification descriptions

during exposure to normal transportation envi-

and item numbers will be determined in accord-

ronments.

ance with chapter 211, AR 55-355. Proper classi-

fication and/or descriptions of articles must be

27. Hazardous and Dangerous Characteristics

determined and provided on the bill of lading be-

fore shipments are released to carriers.

Under usual circumstances, the forklifts will not

Characteristics and Related Data

Table 21 .

Volume, cu ft (M3)

Weight

reduced *

operational

Model

2,248 (63.62)

1,197 (33.87)

17,309

38,160

RTL10 (modified)

1,197 (33.87)

2,248 (63.62)

17,309

38,160

RTL101 (modified)

1,197 (33.87)

2,108 (59.66)

35,600

16,148

RTL10 (unmodified)

1,197 (33.87)

2,108 (59.66)

35,600

16,148

RTL101 (unmodified)

1,623 (45.93)

2,692 (76.18)

16,565

36,520

M10-A

*Reduced by removing roll-over protective structure, forks, and upright exhaust stacks.

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