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Truck, Lift, Fork Millennia Military Vehicle (MMV)

The Truck, Lift, Fork MMV is the standard rough terrain material handling forklift of the USMC, used for support in combat operations since 2001. Approximately 700 units have been procured. The MMV's NSN is 3930-01-508-0886.

MMV Characteristics and Operating Specifications

Engine	Cummins turbo-diesel
Drive wheels	4x4
Tires	Pneumatic radials
Turning radius	16 ft 4 in. (4.98 m)
Frame tilt	10 degrees each way
Hydraulic reservoir capacity	41.3 gal (156 L)
Fuel tank capacity	45 gal (170 L)
Boom tilt angle (max)	84°
Fording depth	25 in. (64 cm)
Max Reach	31 ft (9.5 m)
Max Lift Height	42 ft 4 in. (12.9 m)
Max Capacity	11,000 lb (4,990 kg)

Thanks to Jim Winslow, Military Service Manager of JLG Industries Inc. for help with this page.

Truck, Lift, Fork Millennia Military Vehicle (MMV) at cargo door of an Army helicopter. Photo courtesy of Jim Winslow, Military Service Manager of JLG Industries Inc.

Truck, Lift, Fork Millennia Military Vehicle (MMV), Southern California Logistics Airport, Victorville, CA, 8 August 2002.