M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET)

As mentioned earlier, the M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) is a truck that can transport M1 Abrams. It can travel on highways, roads, and go cross-country. The HET is also fitted to hold the tank’s crew members. The Oshkosh Truck Cooperation built the M1070 after the Army requested a truck that could transport M1 Abrams Tanks. Production began in July 1992 for 1044 units with an option for 522 additional units. We should state, the M1000 trailer, developed by Southwest Mobile Systems after U.S. Army issued a requirement for moving M1 and M1A1 MBTs, carries the M1 Abrams. The M1000 has 40 wheels across axle lines.