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LF US flatrack/pallet information
HermannB
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Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 02:29 PM UTC
Hi Gang,
in my quest for building the M1120 LHS, I came up with four (4) different flatracks/pallets. M1077 as comes with Italeri kit, M1 ISO Compatible Palletized Flatrack, M3 CROP and M3A1 CROP (Container Roll-in/Out Platform). I plan to use M3A1 on my build and wonder if "magic" Frenchy can provide information and even better pictures of the pallet. I already have the TM`s for M1077, M1 and M3. So any help is highly appreciated.
H.-H.
Frenchy
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Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 08:34 PM UTC
Here's the standard four-way pallet which is a "nine-post wood pallet that provides four-way entry for forklift and pallet trucks. The slots in the two top-deck members are used to install steel strapping, which provides load restraint. The pallet measures 48 inches in length and 40 inches in width. It has a safe working load (SWL) of 4,000 pounds. It is a general-purpose pallet used primarily for shipment of domestic unit loads of ordnance.":



I guess it the one seen here :

http://media.defense.gov/2010/Apr/17/26062/-1/-1/0/100417-M-6001S-033.jpg

Is it the one you're looking for ?

H.P.

HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 09:03 PM UTC
He is looking for more info on the different types of flatracks used by the US military for the M1070 LHS and the M1074 PLS (and some USMC systems), like below.

M1077 Flatracks


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Frenchy
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Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 11:21 PM UTC

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I plan to use M3A1 on my build and wonder if "magic" Frenchy can provide information and even better pictures of the pallet

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H.P.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 11:28 PM UTC
I think it is a typo. He typed the P in the acronym as Pallet. It is actually an M3A1 Container Roll-in/Out Platform (CROP). It is a flatrack that is sized so it can fit inside a standard 20' shipping container.

M3A1 CROP flatrack.





Some more info/pics:







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Frenchy
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Posted: Monday, November 14, 2016 - 03:00 AM UTC
CROP video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKOoL8u4874&list=PLz5heBCVuaFecqLNU7Ss8FMRp1z1GmSL1

H.P.
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