MTVR MK25A1 Prototype
General:
Manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
Years Produced: 1999-present
Quantity Produced: Over 10,000 vehicles of all MTVR variants
Length: 316 inches
Width: 98 inches
Height: 140 inches standard (reducible to 98 inches)
Net weight: 29,100 lbs.
Gross weight: 62,200 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 78 gallons
Fuel consumption: 3.8 mpg
Max. allowable speed: 65mph
Engine:
Manufacture: Caterpillar
Model: C13 (production vehicles used C12)
Number of cylinders: 6 (in-line)
Fuel: Diesel
Displacement: 763 cu. in. (12.5L)
Horsepower: 425 net hp. at 2,100 rpm
This is a prototype MK25A1 cargo truck that has been converted into a MK31 tractor so museum vehicles can be hauled to events through the region.
History
The Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) is a series of vehicles, based on a common chassis vary by payload and mission requirements. The MTVR is a purpose-designed military vehicle, although a small number of vehicles have been sold commercially for specialized operations such as wildfire fighting.
There were originally four MTVR variants, this increasing to seven, and then nine variants (plus a sub-variant) as deliveries and development continued. A dedicated trailer and prototype/developmental MTVRs have also been produced.
The first MTVRs were delivered in late 1999. The MTVR is the U.S. Marines’ equivalent of the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). The Marines do not use the FMTV; the Army does not use the MTVR. The MTVR was designed and is manufactured by Oshkosh Defense. (From Wikipedia)
This truck is one of two prototypes that were originally developed.