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BMY – a heavy three-axle off-road truck with an 8.3-litre six-cylinder diesel, 15,790 kg gross weight and a 90 km/h top speed from US military production
BMY (BMY Wheeled Vehicles) was a US manufacturer that built tactical off-road trucks for the military. With six wheels on three axles and a gross vehicle weight of 15,790 kg, this vehicle belongs to the heavy class of three-axle off-road trucks used for troop transport, cargo transport and as trailer tow vehicles.
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The six-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 8,300 cm³. At a kerb weight of 9,271 kg, payload comes to around 6,519 kg. Overall length is 6,610 mm, wheelbase 4,950 mm and width 2,470 mm. Six wheels on three axles and a top speed limited to 90 km/h are typical features of a heavy truck built for use off paved roads.
At a gross vehicle weight of 15.79 tonnes, the vehicle falls into EU class N3, above 12,000 kg, and requires a category C driving licence. Former tactical military vehicles of this type today are mostly held by collectors and the historic-vehicle scene, less often in commercial use, since parts and servicing require specialist knowledge.
For a used example of this type, around 35 years old, check the frame, axles and brake lines for corrosion, clutch and gearbox condition, brake operation on all three axles, and the condition of seals and the diesel injection system after decades of standing. Coming from military stocks often means an unclear service history, which makes a thorough technical inspection before purchase especially important.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells BMY
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