SECTION II
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT PLANNING DATA
2-1. PURPOSE
The crane is a truck mounted, hydraulic operating crane of 25-ton capacity used for the construction tasks of
lifting, pile-driving and clamshell operation.
2-2. DESCRIPTION
Part 3 covers a commercial diesel-engine-driven, 8 x 4, truck mounted, full revolving hydraulic operating crane of
25-ton capacity. The crane is an "off-the-shelf" item of the latest model of the standard product used in the civilian
construction industry. The crane consists essentially of eight wheels, four rear wheel drive, four front wheel steer,
pneumatic-tired, diesel-engine-powered carrier. The carrier is equipped with a full continuous 3600 revolving
superstructure with cab, and a full power hydraulic telescoping boom. The boom is capable of extending to a radius of 72
feet when in a horizontal position. The crane carrier is equipped with a main and auxiliary transmission, clutch and
selective gears that provide 20 forward and 4 reverse speeds. The crane engine has a 12 volt electrical system, and is
equipped with a charging alternator with a rating of 35 amperes. The crane is the manufacturer's latest standard model
which has been produced and marketed for a minimum period of one year and meets the requirements set forth in the
item description. The category of maintenance for the crane will be in accordance with the Maintenance Allocation Chart
(MAC). (See Appendix 2-A). Refer to paragraph 3-4 for requisitioning of repair parts and support. The intended uses are
as follows:
a. Intended Use.
The crane is intended for use in a wide variety of construction and rehabilitation missions.
(1) Roads
(2) Airfields
(3) Pipeline Systems
(4) Structures and Utilities
(5) Heliports
(6) Railroads
(7) Bridges
(8) Port, Beach and Marine, POL Facilities
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