1988 M973 SUSV, BV206 HAGGLUNDS
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:12212988 | Model Year: 1988 |
The Small Unit Support Vehicle (SUSV) is a full tracked, articulated vehicle designed to support infantry platoons and similar sized units during the conduct of operations in arctic and alpine conditions. The SUSV can be used in all types of terrain, such as trackless terrain, rock, boulders, bog, marsh and water and from arctic cold to tropical heat. TheSUSV is a military vehicle designed for use as an all-terrain, amphibious, multi-role transport vehicle.
The vehicle consists... of two track-driven cars that are coupled together by a central, articulated steering assembly. Steering is accomplished using hydraulic cylinders that turn the cars relative to each other. The front and rear units are connected by a unique hydraulic steering linkage, which gives great flexibility in all axles and extremely good manoeuvrability. This device provides the steering control between the two cars at the same time as it allows necessary freedom for the two cars to individually follow uneven terrain. The vehicle is powered by commercially available turbo charged diesel engine. Automatic transmission, also commercially available, ensures smooth gear changes, and requires a minimum of driver training.
With all four tracks driven at all times, the M973's large track area allows the vehicle to travel over deep snow and soft ground which would be impassable to almost all other tracked and wheeled vehicles. It is also amphibious, being propelled in the water by its four tracks. The M973 can negotiate such obstacles like soft snow, drifting sand and marshlands and can climb considerable gradients, swim without preparation and work in arctic cold or in tropical heat.The vehicle's four tracks which provide it its maneuverability also enable the vehicle to exert a ground pressure reportedly equivalent to less than half a man's foot, much less than the minimum pressure necessary to set-off most anti-tank mines.
Currently the vehicle needs to have the motor rebuilt. The motor is the same as the one's used in the Mercedes 300SL turbo diesels. The transmission was completely redone last year and has only 5 miles on it. I purchased all new track (cost was $17, 000), all mil-spec. I replaced worn bearings and road wheels where needed. New sprockets where needed. Minus needing an engine overhaul, this vehicle is ready to roll. I priced the vehicle according to the need of engine, which should only be $5-6K, I just don't have the time anymore to work on. Comes with operations and maintenance manuals. I also have a bunch of other parts, like new brake pads and brake calipers ($2400).
please feel free to ask any questions.
Buyer is responsible for shipping/transportation of vehicle. I can help suggest a few companies if needed.
The vehicle consists... of two track-driven cars that are coupled together by a central, articulated steering assembly. Steering is accomplished using hydraulic cylinders that turn the cars relative to each other. The front and rear units are connected by a unique hydraulic steering linkage, which gives great flexibility in all axles and extremely good manoeuvrability. This device provides the steering control between the two cars at the same time as it allows necessary freedom for the two cars to individually follow uneven terrain. The vehicle is powered by commercially available turbo charged diesel engine. Automatic transmission, also commercially available, ensures smooth gear changes, and requires a minimum of driver training.
With all four tracks driven at all times, the M973's large track area allows the vehicle to travel over deep snow and soft ground which would be impassable to almost all other tracked and wheeled vehicles. It is also amphibious, being propelled in the water by its four tracks. The M973 can negotiate such obstacles like soft snow, drifting sand and marshlands and can climb considerable gradients, swim without preparation and work in arctic cold or in tropical heat.The vehicle's four tracks which provide it its maneuverability also enable the vehicle to exert a ground pressure reportedly equivalent to less than half a man's foot, much less than the minimum pressure necessary to set-off most anti-tank mines.
Currently the vehicle needs to have the motor rebuilt. The motor is the same as the one's used in the Mercedes 300SL turbo diesels. The transmission was completely redone last year and has only 5 miles on it. I purchased all new track (cost was $17, 000), all mil-spec. I replaced worn bearings and road wheels where needed. New sprockets where needed. Minus needing an engine overhaul, this vehicle is ready to roll. I priced the vehicle according to the need of engine, which should only be $5-6K, I just don't have the time anymore to work on. Comes with operations and maintenance manuals. I also have a bunch of other parts, like new brake pads and brake calipers ($2400).
please feel free to ask any questions.
Buyer is responsible for shipping/transportation of vehicle. I can help suggest a few companies if needed.
