TM 10-3930-641-10
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
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1.
Characteristics.
a.
Handles and stacks ISO (International Organization for Standardization) designation 1A or lC cargo containers or
Sealand containers.
b.
Loads and unloads flatbed trailers and rail cars.
c.
Makes over-the-shore landings.
2.
Capabilities and Features.
NOTE
Refer to Equipment Data at the end of this work package for machine dimensions, weights, fluid capac-
ities, and other miscellaneous equipment data.
DO NOT transport RTCH by self-propulsion.
a.
The RTCH can be transported by trailers, rail, aircraft, or marine vessels.
b.
The following is a list of RTCH capabilities and features:
(1)
Operates over rough terrain, including beaches, snow, mud, and cross country
(2)
Fords up to 60 in. (152 cm) in fresh or salt water
(3)
Comes with a 20 ft tophandler; may also use a 35 ft or 40 ft tophandler
(4)
Raises, lowers, tilts forward or backward, side shifts, or side tilts a container load
(5)
Lifts a container from 12 in. (30 cm) below ground level to 118 in. (300 cm) above ground level (measured
to bottom of container)
(6)
Articulates (bends in center) for easy load handling
(7)
Equipped with a NATO slave receptacle