Truck, Utility, 3/4 ton, 4x4 M-1009
The M-1009 is a Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV pronounced "cuck-vee"), a military modified Chevrolet/General Motors Model K10516 (K5) Blazer with a 3/4 ton rating. The CUCVs were an attempt by the U.S. military to use COTS (commercial, off-the-shelf) vehicles with minor modification in non-combat roles. This effort to save money was not very successful and eventually all CUCV units where replaced by HMMWVs.
The M1009 was produced for the U.S. military from 1983 to 1986. The M1009 differs from the civilian Blazer in that it has a heavier spring in the suspenstion and has no air conditioning.
Truck, Utility, 3/4 ton, 4x4 M-1009
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Truck, Utility, 3/4 ton, 4x4 M-1009 CUCV Blazer
The M1009 utility truck (enclosed body, equivalent to the commercial Chevrolet Blazer) is one model of the M10xx Chevy Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicles (CUCV) series of trucks. The linked page provides more information on the general characteristics of the Chevrolet CUCV trucks, varaints and kits, and a directory of links to Olive-Drab.com pages for other models of the series.
The M1009 (2320-01-123-2665) is a light commercial trucks, with military modifications, designed to provide standard tactical mobility and to carry passengers. It has many uses in Command and Control or other functions.
Tabulated data for the M1009 Truck, Utility, Tactical, 3/4 Ton, 4x4:
| Engine | GM (Detroit Diesel) 379 cu in. (6.2L) J-series non-emissions diesel V-8 engine, 135hp@3600rpm |
| Transmission | GM TH400 (Turbo Hydramatic 400) automatic transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse speeds |
| Transfer Case | Manual NP208 |
| Axles | GM Corporate 10-bolt front and rear, with 3.08:1 gears, 6-lug. Eaton Gov-Lok in rear diff |
| Curb Weight | 5200 lbs (2361 kg) |
| Payload | 1200 lbs (545 kg) |
| Towed Load Allowance | 3000 lbs (1361 kg) |
| GVW | 6400 lbs (2906 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in (271 cm) |
| Length | 191.8 in (487.1 cm) |
| Width | 79.6 in (202.0 cm) |
| Height | 74.9 in ((190.2 cm) |
| Electrical | 12/24 volt dual voltage, 100 amp electrical system |
| Brakes | Hydraulically activated, power-assisted front disc and rear drum service brakes, silicone fluid |
| Fording | 16 in (40.0 cm) w/o kit |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in (20.8 cm), rear axle @ GVW |
| Tires | 10.00R15LT (Load range C) Steel Belted Radials |
| Tire Pressure | 35 psi (241 kPa) front, 35 psi (241 kPa) rear, spare same as rear |
| Fuel Tank | 27 Gallons US (102.2 1) liters) |
Maximum Speeds At Governed RPM
High Range | 1st 25 mph (40.2 kph)
2nd 35 mph (56.3 kph)
Drv 55 mph (88.5 kph)
Rev 9 mph (24.5 kph) |
Maximum Speeds At Governed RPM
Low Range | 1st 14 mph (22.5 kph)
2nd 23 mph (37.0 kph)
Drv 35 mph (56.3 kph)
Rev 6 mph ( 9.6 kph) |
The M1009 NSN is 2320-01-123-2665.
Manuals for the M1008, M1009, M10xx Chevrolet CUCV trucks will be numbered TM9-2320-289-xx where the xx represents the maintenance level. You can purchase the Chevrolet CUCV manuals at ABE Books.
M-1009 CUCV Blazers from 32nd Separate Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Wisconsin Army National Guard, being secured to a railroad flatcar for transport to port of Bremerhaven Germany, following Exercise Reforger '86, 3 February 1986.
M-1009 CUCV Blazer waiting for loading on the Ready Reserve Force ship SS Cape Horn (T-AKR 5068) for shipment back to the United States at the conclusion of the joint US/South Korean Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '87, 15 April 1987
Truck, Utility, 3/4 ton, 4x4 M-1009 CUCV Blazer. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
Truck, Utility, 3/4 ton, 4x4 M-1009 CUCV Blazer. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
Truck, Utility, 3/4 ton, 4x4 M-1009 CUCV Blazer. Photo: Government Liquidation.com
