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Holmes quickly patented his invention, and thus the towing industry was born. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] He spent the next two years theorizing and forming a concrete idea, filing his patent on January 17, 1918. The basis for Ernest Holmes Sr.'s patents was the unique concept of having a "split-boom" wrecker that could anchor the truck on one side, and ...
Holmes wrecker may refer to: a recovery vehicle invented by Ernest Holmes Sr. a tow truck brand owned by Miller Industries This page was last edited on 25 ...
M1 Wrecker 10-ton 6x6 [11] 1941–1945: 5,765: Standard heavy wrecker during WWII Built by Ward LaFrance and Kenworth. Diamond T 980 12-ton 6x4 [12] 1941–1945: 6,554: Tractor for M19 tank transporter Pacific M26 12-ton 6x6 [13] 1943–1945: 1,372: Semi-tractor for M25 tank transporter "Dragon Wagon"
In the late 1930s the US Army began setting requirements for custom built tactical trucks, winning designs would be built in quantity. As demand increased during WWII some standardized designs were built by other manufactures.
Miller Industries is an American tow truck and towing equipment manufacturing company based in the Chattanooga suburb of Ooltewah, Tennessee.Its primary subsidiary, Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc., manufactures a variety of light- to heavy-duty wreckers, car carriers, and rotators under several brand names, including Century, Vulcan, Chevron, and Holmes.
For non-sequential numbers, like M1 Abrams, see bottom of list. M1 combat car, also known as the M1 light tank; M1 light motorcycle; M2 light tank, .5" MG or 37 mm gun, 11-ton
Two cargo trailers are part of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). The M1082 single-axle trailer is used with the LMTV cargo truck. The M1095 twin-axle trailer is used with the MTV cargo truck. Both trailers have payloads that match that of the towing truck, and they share many components, including axles, with the towing truck. [1] [6]
M816 Medium Wrecker Truck. Medium wrecker trucks were used to recover disabled or stuck trucks and lift large components. A rotating, telescoping, and elevating hydraulic boom could lift a maximum of 20,000 lb (9,100 kg). Although the truck was not meant to carry a load, the boom could support 7,000 lb (3,200 kg) when towing. [34] [35] [36]