TM 9-2350-238-34-2
b. Capabilities and Features.
Do not ford water which exceeds 42 in. (106.7 cm) in depth, Check for soft mud
or sandy bottoms.
(1) The M578 Recovery Vehicle is a light, full-tracked, self-propelled, diesel-powered vehi-
cle with a 30,000 lb (13,620 kg) boom winch and a 60,000 lb (27,240 kg) tow winch mounted
in an armored cab. It is highly mobile and maneuverable and may be air transported. The vehicle
is capable of long-range, high-speed operation on improved roads. It can travel over rough ter-
rain, muddy or marshy ground, snow or ice, and can ford streams of a depth of 42 in. (1 06.7
cm).
(2) A hydraulic suspension lockout system and a spade assembly provide a stable platform
and increase lifting and winching capabilities of the vehicle. Suspension lockout system, boom,
winches, cab, and spade are hydraulically powered.
(3) A machine gun mount support is installed on the rigger/gunner cupola to accommodate
a Browning M2.50 caliber machine gun.
(4) The cab can traverse 360 degrees using hydraulic power and travel up or down hills up
to 30 percent grade.
1-9. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS. Refer to TM 9-2350-
238-20-2.
1-10. EQUIPMENT DATA. Necessary equipment data not furnished in this manual can be
found in TM 9-2350-238-10 or TM 9-2350-238-20-2.
(a) Low . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. Boom Winch.
(1) Rated Load Capacity
Full Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,000 lb (6810 kg)
Bare Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,000 lb (13,620 kg)
( 2)a Hydraulic Motor to Drum Ratio
73.09 to 1
(b) High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.64 to 1
(3) Wire Rope Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8 in. (1.59cm)
(4) Wire Rope Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 ft (67m)
(5) Wire Rope Breaking Strength. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.200 lb (15,073 kg)
(6) Wire Rope Spooling (line anchored) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line puII 7500 lb (3405 kg)
(7) Drum Capacity
(a) Perfect Layup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ft (109m)
(b) Uneven Layup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 ft( 100m)
(8) Line Pull
(a) Low Speed, Bare Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..31,200 lb (14.165 kg)
(b) Low Speed, Full Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,100 lb (8671 kg)
(c) High Speed, Bare Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7120 Ib (3232 kg)
(d) High Speed, Full Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4360 lb (1979 kg)
(9) Line Speed (approximate)
(a) Low Speed, Bare Drum..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 fpm (21 m/min)
(b) Low Speed, Full Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 fpm (34 m/min)
(c) High Speed, Bare Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 fpm (93 m/min)
(d) High Speed, Full Drum..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 fpm (151 m/min)
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