Attachment_0026__Skid_Steer_Loader_-_TAB_(G)_SDDC_Transportability_Approval.pdf

TRANSPORTABILITY APPROVAL

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

MILITARY SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION COMMAND

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AGENCY

709 WARD DRIVE, BUILDING 1990

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILLINOIS 62225

Date: 24 November 2009 Subject: Transportability Approval for the Family df Skid Steer Loaders (FoSSL) File Number: DP 11-09 Requestor: SSL System Engineer, Angela Bradley

Reference Documents:

a. DoD Instruction 4540.07, "Operation of the DoD Engineering for Transportability and Deployability Program," 11 Sep 07

b. Lift & Equipment Tie-down Provisions and Helicopter Sling Load (HSL) Testing of the U.S.

Army Type II & Type III Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) and SSL Accessory Box (SSL-AB), Mar 09

c. Rail Impact Test of the Skid Steer Loaders, 14 Aug 08

d. Rail Impact Test of the Skid Steer Loader Attachment Container, 25 Aug 2008

e. Air Certification, Case Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) M400T Type II and M400W Type III, 24 Jul 09

f. Helicopter Sling Load Certification, M400 Tracks-over wheel andi Wheeled Steer Skid Loader (M400T SSL and M400W) 21 May 09

g. Low Velocity Air Drop Certification of the M400 Track-over -wheels and Tracked Steer Skid Loader with Accessories (M400W SSL and M400T SSL), 21 May 09

h. Retesting of the Lifting and Equipment Tiedown Provision for the' Army Type II & Type III Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) Nov 09

General: In accordance with reference a, and based on the listed reference documents above, SDDCTEA grants transportability approval to the Family of Skid Steer Loaders (FoSSL) for highway, rail, marine, air, helicopter sling load (HSL), and low v~locity airdrop (LVAD) transport modes subject to the restrictions provided herein. SDDCTEA also concurs with full materiel release and type classification standards.

Item Description: The FoSSL are commercial scoop loaders equipped with a diesel engine and a hydrostatic drive transmission. The type II version consists ~f tracks and the type III consist of steel tracks over wheel. The FoSSL has various attachments that are stored in an accessory box during transport which is designated as SSL-AB. The FoSSL are shown in figures 1 through 6 and the physical characteristics are listed in Table 1.

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SUBJECT: Transportability Approval for the Family of Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) (DP 11-09)

Figure 1. Type II Skid Steer Loader

Figure 3. SSL-AB

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SUBJECT: Transportability Approval for the Family of Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) (OP 11-09)

VEHICLE DATA: [

Table 1. Phvsical Ch terisf ,1 the SSL - ,- -

TypeW Type III:.! SLL-AB3

Length 141 .1 " 136.1'\ 93.2" Width 73.5" 73.6 1 71.4" Height 80.0" 79.4" 51.3" Center of Gravity (Length x Lateral x Height)

13" x 0.1" left x 23.3"

15.5" x 0.5" 1 left x 26.8" I

31.5" x 45.4" x 19.8"

Axle 1 Load N/A 30901b:s N/A Axle 2 Load N/A 5370lbS N/A .

Gross Vehicle Weight 9520lbs 8460 Ibis 3590 Note: 1 Weight of rubber track includes driver and bucket I

2 Weight of steel track machine with driver and bucket 3 Weight of the shipping container loaded with attachments

SUBJECT: Transportability Approval for the Family of Skid Steer Lo~ders (SSL) (DP 11-09)

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Requirements: The FoSSL is required to be capable of being transported by highway, rail, marine, air modes in C-130, C-17 and C-5 aircraft, helicopter sling loadable in one load, and capable of being rigged on an air delivery platform for low velot ity airdrop (LVAD) from C-130 aircraft, in accordance with MIL-STD-1366 and as described in MIL-HDBK-1791 and MIL-HDBK-669. The vehicle lifting and tiedown provisions shall meet the requirements of

MIL -STD-209K. I

Conditions of Certification: Our analysis shows that the SSL mebts its transportability requirement. A summary of our analysis follows:

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a. Highway. The SSL Type II vehicle can be transported by the M870 trailer. The SSL Type III vehicle can be transported by the M172 and M870 trailer. Note that for the Type III

I vehicle the tracks had to be removed and vehicle driven in reverse to self load on the M870 trailer. The M 172 trailer was not test loaded but it is anticipated that the SSL type III shall be able to self-load onto the trailer. Due to chain interference Ithe SSL Type II and Type '" can only be transported without bucket. The M870 and M172 trailers with SSL type II and type III with SSL-AB equipment are approved for unrestricted highway transport within the United States and NATO countries. For further guidance on loading procedures please review the SSL technical manual (TM). Tiedown procedures suitable for highway truck/trailer transport can be found in TEA Pamphlet 55-20, Tiedown Handbook for Truck Movements, Fourth Edition. An electronic copy of this pamphlet can be downloaded from our website at www.tea.army.mil. or hard copies of any of our pamphlets can be ordered from the following location:

www.tea.army.millpubs/pubs_order.htm.

b. Rail. The SSL Type II, Type III and SSL-AB meet all dimenJionallimits and are capable of unrestricted rail transport in the United States and NATO countries. It successfully passed a M IL-STD-81 0 rail impact tests conducted Iby Aberdeen Proving Grounds on 14 August 2008 and 25 August 2008 as shown in reference c and d. Due to chain interference the SSL Type II and Type'" can only ~e rail transported without bucket. Figures 4 thru 6 shows how the equipment w~s restrained during rail testing. Tiedown procedures suitable for rail transport are incluC,led in TEA Pamphlet 55-19, Tiedown Handbook For Rail Movements, Sixth Edition. I www.tea.army.millpubs/pubs_order.htm http:www.tea.army.mil

Figure 4. M40 N ~teel tracKed ~Kld ~teer Loaders loaded, on railcar (front) I · - ~ . I

Figure 5. M400W Steel Tracked Skid Steer Loader loaded! on railcar (rear)

Figure 6. Skid Steer Attachment Box secured to railcar

c. Marine. The SSL Type II, Type III and SSL-AB meet the dimensional and weight limits for transport on breakbulk, roll-on/roll-off, SEABEE, LASH and all USA, USMC and USN lighterage. Tiedown procedures for marine transport can be found in TEA Pamphlet 55-22, Marine Lifting and Lashing Handbook, Third Edition.

d. Fixed-Wing Air. The Aeronautical System Center Air Transportability Test Load Activity (ATILA) certified the SSL Type II, Type III, and SSL-AS for air transport aboard C-130, C-17 and C-5 aircraft. Refer to Enclosure 1 for further g:uidance on internal air transport.

e. Internal Helicopter Transport. The SSL Type II, Type III, ~nd SSL-AB do not have an internal helicopter transport requirement.

f. External Helicopter Transport. The SSL Type II, Type III, and SSL-AB met external helicopter transport requirement and is approved for helicopter sling load via all capable US Army helicopters (enclosure 2).

g. Low-Velocity Air Drop (LVAD). The SSL Type II and TypJ III successfully completed all testing and are approved for low velocity air drops (enclosure 3).

h. Containerization. The SSL Type II, Type III, and SSL-AB 10 not have a containerization requ i rement.

i. Lifting and Tiedown Provisions. The SSL Type II, Type III, and SSL-AB have all undergone a lift and tiedown strength tests at Aberdeen Proving Ground 15 May through 20 August 2008 and 13 November 2009 according to r~ferences band h. The SSL Type II and Type III tiedown provisions were tested to restrain weights no more than 9,520 Ibs. The SSL-AB provisions were tested to restrain Wteights no more than 35901bs. '

Figure 9. Front and rear tie-down provisions

Point of Contact: This concludes the requirements for transportability approval for the

FoSSL. Please consult us to discuss the need for a new transportability approval should changes occur that increase the size and/or weight of the FoSSL. Point of contact for the

FoSSL is Mr. Kevin Rucker, (618) 220-5210, DSN 770-5210, or kevin.rucker@us.army.mil.

Reviewed by:

Chief, Dep, ability' Engineering Branch

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D. NEWMAN

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Approved by: DAVID A.'CANNELLA Chief, Deployability! Division

3 Enclosures

1. Air Certification, Case Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) M400T Type II and M400W Type III, 24 Jul 09

2. Helicopter Sling Load Certification, M400 Tracks-over wheel an~ Wheeled Steer Skid

Loader (M400T SSL and M400W) 21 May 09

3. Low Velocity Air Drop Certification of the M400 Track-over -wh~els and Tracked Steer

Skid Loader with Accessories (M400W SSL and M400T SSL), 21 I

May 2009 mailto:kevin.rucker@us.army.mil

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Required Distribution:

Deputy Chief of Staff G-3, ATTN: DAMO-FDZlFDL, 400 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC

20310-0400

Deputy Chief of Staff G-4, ATTN: DALO-SM, 500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310

Deputy Chief of Staff G-8, AnN: DAPR-FD/FDL, 700 Army Penta1gon, Washington, DC

20310-0700

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Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, AnN: COL Johnson, Director, Combat Support Systems, Suite 11300,2511 Jefferson Dbvis Highway, Arlington, VA

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U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command, AiITN: Angela B. Bradley, Construction Equipment, 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, BLDG 201/MS 2, Warren, Michigan, 48397

Date: 24 July 2009 I Item Nomenclature: Case Skid Steer Loaders M400T Type II and M40QW Type III File Number: 2009.07.16 I Requestor: SDDCTEA/DPE (Kevin Rucker)

Reference Documents:

1. Case Transportability Report (Contract #W56HZV-07-D-0173, CDRL A013)

2. Lift and Equipment Tie-down Provisions and Helicopter Sling Load (HSL) Testing of the U.S. Army Type II and Type III Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) and SSL Accessory Box (SSL-AB): ATEC PROJECT

NO. 2008-DT-ATC-SSL01-D8444 REPORT NO. 09-WF-E-33 I

Item Description: The M400T Type II steer loader has a rubber track arid road wheels . The M400W Type III has metal tracks placed over wheels.

Figure 1: M400T Type II

Results of Evaluation: The subject loaders are air transportable by C-130, C-17 and C-5 aircraft.

The loaders do not meet the air transportability problem item criteria bas~d on the provided information, thus not requiring certification for air transport. The fOIiOWingl provisions apply:

1. The items can be loaded and transported in accordance with the applicable aircraft loading manual.

2. The M400W Type III will require floor protection shoring (3/4" minimum thickness) if loaded with the steel tracks attached. I

Point of Contact: Eric Treadwell, eric.treadwell@wpafb.af.mil, DSN 785-9639 or Commercial (937) 255-9639. Refer to file number 2009.07.16 to reference this item.

Reviewed by: ~f.t!:f!:iJ A'A.. -J,\.:f4~ Approved by: ~NNlFfEFt L. FARRELL

Aerial Delivery Technical Expert Acting Technical Advisor Crew Systems Branch Crew Systems Branch

Enclosure 1 http:2009.07.16 mailto:eric.treadwell@wpafb.af.mil http:2009.07.16 us ARMY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CONI MAN 0

NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER

KANSAS STREET

NATICK MA 01760·5017

RDNS-WPA-D MAY Z1 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR

U.S. Anny Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, SF AE-CSS-FP<:C (Lorraine Maynard), 6501 E Eleven Mile Road, DAMI Bldg 230E, 2nd Floor, Room E, Warren; MI 48397-5000

Headquarters, Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department, U.S. Arrt;ly Quartermaster Center and School, ATTN: ATSM-ADFSD, 710 Adams Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1502

SUBJECT: Helicopter Sling Load (HSL) Certification of the M400Tracks-over-wheel and Wheeled Steer Skid Loader (M400T SSL and M400W SSL)

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1. Reference Test Report, U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (B.E. Leeson), March 2009, subject: Lift and Equipment Tie-down Provisions and Helicopter Sling lLoad (HSL) Testing of the U.S. Army Type nand Type TIl Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) and SSL accessory Box (SSL

AJB). .

2. Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NS;RDEC) certifies the M400T SSL and M400W SSL for HSL in the configurations and under ,the aircraft listed in the table below:

a. Table of configurations and rigging requirements:

I Recom- Maximum Srngle mended

Link CpuntSling Aircraft Nomenclature Weight or Dual Maximum

TypeSet FrontlRear P-oint · Airspeed (Knots)

(pounds)

IM400 Tracked Steer Single I 12510/3'*7,494 10K I Skid Loader

!M400 Tracked Steer Skid Loader with Single I10/3'*10K8,260

An capable accessory. installed ! US Army

M400 Tracks-over- Helicopters

All capable . Single I US Army

10K 10/3'8,394wheels Steer Skid Loader

I Helicopters M400 Tracks-over- I wheels Steer Skid Single10K 10/3*9,160 Loader with accessory installed I

* These SSL fly with the rear faCing forward

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b. . Table of airspeed limiting factors :

Enclosure 2

RDNS-WPA-D

SUBJECT: Helicopter Sling Load (HSL) Certification of the M400 Tnk ks-over-wbeel and

* Multi Service Flight Data Collection Sheets indicate Aircraft Lim' ations, however, the

Wheeled Steer Skid Loader (M400T SSL and M400W SSL) I

Recommended ~nded Maximum Airspeed 1Nomenclature Maximum Airspeed Reason for Recomm (Knots)

M400 Tracked Steer 125" Load! Instability Skid Loader

M400 Tracked Steer Loa1 1nslabHitySkid Loader with 125" accessory installed M400 Tracks-over-

LoJ Instabilitywheels Steer Skid 125"

Loader I .

M400 Tracks-over- I

I wheels Steer Skid 125' Load Instability

Loader with accessory installed

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I data logged indicates the loads start to become unstable at 125 kts

3. The M400 SSL's are rigged:

a. M400T SSL and M400W SSL with and without attachments in abcordance with CIAW) the enclosed procedures.

b. Accessory box IAW FM 10-450-4 Section.

4. Certification is contingent upon the following:

a. Item weights, Center of Gravity, dimensions, configuration and ptller pertinent data remain identical to those used in the tests and analysis.

b. The item is rigged in accordance with the specified, verified rigging procedures.

5. Certification is based upon the following:

a. Engineering evaluation of the load characteristics (weight to pro1ected frontal area ratio and weight distribution) and engineering analysis of the lifting provisio~s for helicopter flight environment.

b. Static lift is evaluated by testing as published in Reference Test Report.

c. Proof Load is accepted by testing as published in the Reference r st Report.

d. Flight is accepted by testing as published in Reference Test Rep Irt.

RDNS-WPA-D

SUBJECT: Helicopter Sling Load (HSL) Celiification of the M400 Tra,cks-over-vvheel and Wheeled Steer Skid Loader (M400TSSL and M400W SSL) . I

6. Verified draft rigging procedures have been provided to the U.S. Arrily Quartermaster School for inclusion in the appropriate helicopter sling load rigging manuals.

7. During static lift testing, the XM326 QSS was suspended in a tandeJ configuration with an HrvIMWV priIIie mover. Link counts for this scenario have been recor4ed. Due to unforeseen circumstances, flight testing was not performed. This certification fulfil,s the original HSL certification request was for Single Point only. Tandem certification caI). be revisited in t he future at the request of the Program Manager. .

8. pac for this effort is Todd Grenga at DSN 256-6355 or email Todd.Orenga@US.anny.mil cr,=

and Aerial Delivery Directorate

TGr~ngal6355 -(c.

Tec~Reviewer LV 5/\.

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Military Traffic Management Command-Transportation Engineering A~ncy, ATTN: MTTE . DPE, 720 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 130, Newport News, VA 236m

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CW4 John Boehm ' mailto:Todd.Orenga@US.anny.mil us ARMY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CO~MAND

NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER

KANSAS STREET I

REPLY TO NATICK MA 01760-5017

ATTENTION OF .

MAY 2 12009RDNS-WPA-D

MEMORANDUM FOR

u.s. Anny Tank-Automotive & Annaments Command, SF AE-CSS-FP(C (Lorraine Maynard), 6501 E Eleven Mile Road, DAMJ Bldg 230E, 2nd Floor, Room E, Wren, MI 48397-5000

Headquarters, Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department, U.S. An~~ Quartermaster Center and School, ATTN: ATSM-ADFSD, 710 Adams Avenue, Fort Lee' lvA 23801-1502

SUBJECT: Low Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) Certification of the M400 track-over-wheels and Tracked Steer Skid Loader with Accessories (M400W SSL and M400TSSL)

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1. Reference Draft Test RepOlt, U.S. Army Developmental Test COIru~and, Yuma Proving Ground, TEDT-YPY -A V, April 2009, subject: Final Report for the Airtlrop Certification of the M400 Type II and Type III Skid Steer Loader.

. 2. The U.S. Anny Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Ellgineeting Center (NSRDEC) has reviewed the referenced draft test report and concludes that both th9 M400T SSL and M400W SSL are suitable for airdrop when prepared and rigged in accorpance with the enclosed procedures. Based on our evaluation of the reference, NSRDEC herebyl airdrop certifies the M400T SSL and M400W SSL for LV AD.

3. Damage to the M400W SSL air conditioner duct during the airdrop J al conducted on 14 JAN 2009 has no adverse effect on mission capability. Rigging procedures Were changed in the subsequent airdrops eliminating this damage. I

4. NSRDEC recollU11ends the validated rigging procedures for the M400T SSL and M400W

SSL be published in the Field Manual/Technical Order (FMlTO) publicktion series, by U.S.

Army Quartelmaster Center and School (QMC&S).

5. POC for this effort is Todd Grenga at DSN 256-6355/508-233-6355 or email

Todd.Grenga@US.anlly.mil. I

CJ ILk-- Encl EDWARD J. D06CETIE

1Director, Warfighter Proteation and Aerial Delivery Direbtorate

Enclosure 3 mailto:Todd.Grenga@US.anlly.mil

Tracked Steer Skid Loader with Accessories (M400W SSL and M400T SSL)

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U.S. Army Developmental Test Command, Yuma Proving Ground, TEDT-YPY-AV, 301 CSt, YPG, Yuma, AZ 85365-9 I 10 I

Headquarters, Air Mobility Command, TE, 402 Scott Drive, Unit lAS, Scott AFB IL 62225

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Headquarters, Aeronautical Systems Center, ENFC, 2530 Loop Road Wiest, Wright Patterson

AFB OR 45433-7101