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M-1090 or M1090A1 5 ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Dump Truck

The M-1090 or M1090A1 5 ton Dump Truck is a member of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), providing tactical unit mobility and logistics for the U.S. Army and the other military services.

Curb Weight 22,178 lb 10,060 kg
Length 286 in 7,266 mm
Width 96 in 2,438 mm
Oper. Height 119 in 3,030 mm
Air Trans. Height 105.5 in 2,680 mm
Wheelbase 161 in 4,100 mm
Range (Min. Gr. Wt.) 300+ mi 483+ km
Approach Angle 40°
Departure Angle 44°
Payload 10,000 lb 4,536 kg (5 cu yd)
Towed Load 21,000 lb 9,596 kg

M1090 or M1090A1 5 ton FMTV Dump Truck
M1090 or M1090A1 5 ton FMTV Dump Truck

M1090 or M1090A1 5 ton FMTV Dump Truck from 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 577 Engineer Bn., 1st Engineer Brigade, US Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
M1090 or M1090A1 5 ton FMTV Dump Truck from 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 577 Engineer Bn., 1st Engineer Brigade, US Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

M1090 or M1090A1 5 ton FMTV Dump Truck from 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 577 Engineer Bn., 1st Engineer Brigade, US Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
M1090 or M1090A1 5 ton FMTV Dump Truck from 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 577 Engineer Bn., 1st Engineer Brigade, US Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.