Review of the 1/35 scale M1070 Truck Tractor and the M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter Semi-trailer

Product introduction:
In 1993 the U.S. Army started fielding the M1070 Truck Tractor and the M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter Semi-trailer. The tractor is produced by Oshkosh Truck, and the trailer is manufactured by Systems & Electronics, Inc. in St. Louis. The HETS transports payloads up to 70 tons – primarily Abrams tanks, but is also used for other large military equipment such as forklifts and various tracked vehicles. It is capable of operating on highways (with permits), secondary roads, and cross-country. This version of HETS has a number of features that significantly improve the mobility and overall performance of the system in a tactical environment. The M1070 tractor has front- and rear-axle steering, a central tire-inflation system, and cab space for six personnel to accommodate the two HETS operators and four tank crewmen. The M1000 semi-trailer has automatically steerable axles and a load-leveling hydraulic suspension. It is air-transportable by both C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.


Item No 85502
Item Name M1070 Truck Tractor & M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter Semi-trailer
Bar Code 6939319255020
Scale 1:35
Item Type Static Kit
Model Dimension Length: 623mm Width:109.6 mm
Total Plastic Parts 1690+pcs
Total Sprues 34 sprues , platform and tyres
Chromeplate Parts n/a
Camouflage Scheme US Army
Resin Parts n/a
Metal Parts chain,pin ,bracket,copper tube,copper wire,spring,shaft
Photo Etched Parts 11 pcs
Film Accessory n/a
Released Date 2011-10
More Features The kit consists of over 1690 parts
Detailed cab.
Detailed frame & chassis.
Detailed dashboard instrument panel.
Detailed platform
Detailed fuel tanks.
The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised section ribs.
Wheel hubs are in great details
The windshield and side windows are made of clear parts.
8 sets of Photo-Etched detailing parts (total 11 pieces) for steps,grill,anti-skid plate etc.


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