British Army MAN HX60 general utility truck, JK07 MOD
The MAN HX is a range of tactical trucks specially developed to meet military needs. It replaced in production the FX and LX ranges. The MAN HX60 military truck has a 4x4 configuration, these trucks are designed for off-road application.
Production of the HX range commenced in 2004. The HX60 trucks are in service with Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Germany operates only a small number of these vehicles and New Zealand operates approximately 120, however the UK ordered over 5,000 HX60's in various versions. These replaced the Leyland DAF T244 4-tonne trucks. Vehicles have a projected service life of 20 years.
The HX60 has a payload capacity of 6 tons. The truck is used to transport troops and general cargo, as well as for other applications. Vehicle can be used to mount shelters and it can also tow trailers and artillery pieces.
The HX60 is fitted with an all-steel solid modular cab. It provides seating for the driver and two passengers. Add-on armour kits can be fitted to the cab. There is an observation hatch on the roof, it can be used to mount a light machine gun. Separated windscreens are designed for easier replacement, also these are installed vertically in order to minimize light reflections.
The MAN HX range is based on the commercial MAN TGA heavy truck range. The HX60 is powered by a MAN turbocharged diesel engine, developing 326 hp. The engine is located behind and under the cab, this feature allows the vehicles height to be reduce and also protects the radiator from damage or blockage with mud. All models are fitted with ZF 12-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum road speed is electronically limited to 88 km/h. A central tyre inflation system is available as an option.
Without preparation the HX60 fords water obstacles up to 1.2 m deep, with preparation it can ford up to 1.5 m. Vehicle can operate in climatic conditions, ranging from -32°C to +50°C. Trucks can be fitted with an Arctic kit for operation down to -46°C. The HX60 can be airlifted by the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Transall C-160 or Airbus A400M Atlas tactical transport aircraft with little preparation.
Country of origin: Germany
Entered service: 2004
Configuration: 4x4
Cab seating: 1 driver + 2 men
Weight (empty): 9.05 tons (9,200 kg)
Gross weight: 17.72 tons (18,000 kg)
Payload capacity: 6 tons (6,100 kg)
Length: 24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Width: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Height: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m)
Engine: MAN D0836 LFG50 Euro 4 6 cylinder diesel
Engine power: 326 hp (243.1 kW)
Fuel capacity: 73.25 gall. (333 lt)
Maximum road speed: 55 mph (88 km/h)
Range: 500 miles (800 km)
Manoeuvrability-
Gradient: 60%
Side slope: 40%
Vertical step: 2 ft. (0.6 m)
Trench: 2 ft. (0.6 m)
Fording: 3 ft. 11 in. (1.2 m)
British Army MAN HX60 general utility truck, JK07 MOD
The MAN HX is a range of tactical trucks specially developed to meet military needs. It replaced in production the FX and LX ranges. The MAN HX60 military truck has a 4x4 configuration, these trucks are designed for off-road application.
Production of the HX range commenced in 2004. The HX60 trucks are in service with Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Germany operates only a small number of these vehicles and New Zealand operates approximately 120, however the UK ordered over 5,000 HX60's in various versions. These replaced the Leyland DAF T244 4-tonne trucks. Vehicles have a projected service life of 20 years.
The HX60 has a payload capacity of 6 tons. The truck is used to transport troops and general cargo, as well as for other applications. Vehicle can be used to mount shelters and it can also tow trailers and artillery pieces.
The HX60 is fitted with an all-steel solid modular cab. It provides seating for the driver and two passengers. Add-on armour kits can be fitted to the cab. There is an observation hatch on the roof, it can be used to mount a light machine gun. Separated windscreens are designed for easier replacement, also these are installed vertically in order to minimize light reflections.
The MAN HX range is based on the commercial MAN TGA heavy truck range. The HX60 is powered by a MAN turbocharged diesel engine, developing 326 hp. The engine is located behind and under the cab, this feature allows the vehicles height to be reduce and also protects the radiator from damage or blockage with mud. All models are fitted with ZF 12-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum road speed is electronically limited to 88 km/h. A central tyre inflation system is available as an option.
Without preparation the HX60 fords water obstacles up to 1.2 m deep, with preparation it can ford up to 1.5 m. Vehicle can operate in climatic conditions, ranging from -32°C to +50°C. Trucks can be fitted with an Arctic kit for operation down to -46°C. The HX60 can be airlifted by the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Transall C-160 or Airbus A400M Atlas tactical transport aircraft with little preparation.
Country of origin: Germany
Entered service: 2004
Configuration: 4x4
Cab seating: 1 driver + 2 men
Weight (empty): 9.05 tons (9,200 kg)
Gross weight: 17.72 tons (18,000 kg)
Payload capacity: 6 tons (6,100 kg)
Length: 24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Width: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Height: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m)
Engine: MAN D0836 LFG50 Euro 4 6 cylinder diesel
Engine power: 326 hp (243.1 kW)
Fuel capacity: 73.25 gall. (333 lt)
Maximum road speed: 55 mph (88 km/h)
Range: 500 miles (800 km)
Manoeuvrability-
Gradient: 60%
Side slope: 40%
Vertical step: 2 ft. (0.6 m)
Trench: 2 ft. (0.6 m)
Fording: 3 ft. 11 in. (1.2 m)