TM 9-3990-260-14&P
2-14.
STACKING/LOADING M3 CROP ON PLS TRUCK (CONT).
Ensure web straps are wrapped a minimum of three times around ratchet of web strap.
Failure to comply may result in web strap being released and M3 CROP may fall,
causing severe injury or death to personnel.
One M3 CROP weighs 3,800 lbs (1,724 kg) and the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001
and up) weighs 3,730 lbs (1,692 kg). Six M3 CROPs weigh 22,800 lbs (10,342 kg)
and six M3 CROPs (S/N SC09001 and up) weigh 22,380 lbs (10,152 kg). Gross
weight of a fully loaded CROP is 36,250 lbs (16,443 kg). Ensure all personnel stand
clear of M3 CROP when M3 CROP is being moved. Failure to comply may result in
severe injury or death to personnel.
Always lift a stack of M3 CROPs by connecting to the bottom M3 CROP. Failure to
comply may result in severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
(5)
Attach one web strap (4) from left to right, to two front tiedown rings (D-rings) (8), each
located third tiedown ring from the front of the CROP.
(6)
Attach a second web strap (9) from left to right, to two rear tiedown rings (D-rings) (8),
each located third tiedown ring from the rear of the CROP.