TM 9-2330-267-14&P
S e c t i o n I l . E Q U I P M E N T D E S C R I P T I O N A N D D A T A
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1 - 6 . E Q U I P M E N T C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S , C A P A B I L I T I E S , A N D F E A T U R E S.
a. The M149, M149A1, and M149A2 Water Tank Trailers are designed to carry 400 gal. (15141) of potable or
nonpotable water either highway or cross-country.
b. The trailers are designed to be towed by an M35 Series 2½ Ton Truck. Maximum allowable speed is 50 mi/h
(80 km/h) highway and 30 mi/h (48 km/h) cross-country.
c. The trailers are equipped with:
(1) A 24-volt electrical system capable of operating under standard and blackout modes.
(2) An adjustable caster assembly to support the front of the trailer when not coupled to the towing
vehicle.
(3) Manually operated parking brakes used to secure the trailer when stopped or parked.
(4) Two wheel single axle with leaf spring suspension to absorb road shock.
(5) Dual-line air/hydrauIic brake system which receives air pressure from towing vehicle.
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