Recovery Vehicle (RV) Operating Information Quiz

Wheels & Tyres

• Front axle tyres: 16.00 R 20 XZL tyres & 10.00W – 20” rims
• Rear axle tyres: 16.00 R 20 XZL tyres & 10.00W – 20” rims
• Tyre pressure for off-road driving:
  • X-country: 3.40 bar (front), 7.10 bar (rear)
  • Mud & sand: 2.00 bar (front), 3.70 bar (rear)
• Tyre pressure for normal road driving:
  • Front axle: 5 bar
  • Rear axle: 7.60 bar
• Wheel nut torque settings: 575 Nm (after fitting, re-check after 50 km)

Fuel System

• Fuel tank capacity: 400 litres
• Range: 500 km
• Pre-filter type: Pre-cleaner with cartridge
• Main filter type: Micro filter
• Injection system: Common rail, EDC

Hydraulic System

• Central Hydraulic System: 120ltrs OX75 – BUM (OM15 below -15)
• Top Hamper Hydraulic System (Main Hydraulic Tank): 260ltrs OX75 – BUM (OM15 below -15)
• Checking oil level with cold transmission and engine running:
  • Run engine at 1200 to 1500rpm for 15 to 20 seconds and then at an idle speed of 600 to 800 rpm for 2 to 3 minutes
  • Remove dipstick and check oil level within cold zone 30°c markings
• Checking oil level with hot transmission and engine running:
  • Run engine to achieve normal coolant temperature and then run at 1800rpm for a further 10 minutes
  • Allow engine to idle at 600 to 800rpm for 2 minutes and remove dipstick
  • Check oil level within warm zone 80 to 90°c markings

Electrical System

• Rated voltage: 24V
• Operating voltage: 28V
• Batteries: 12V/100Ah NATO EMC/NEMP protection, 4 automotive & 2 radio
• 6 monthly check, clean and grease terminals
• Auxiliary Battery Box: Emergency-off switch located on the left-hand side of the vehicle
• If radio power is required when the vehicle is shut down, the auxiliary battery emergency switch must be set to on

Recovery Vehicle (RV) Operating Information and Vehicle Data

• Overall length (including trailer coupling): 10465 mm
• Height to top of cab: 3034 mm
• Height to highest fixed point: 3300 mm
• Guard over crane controls: Overall Width 2550 mm
• Ground Clearance: Front 430 mm, Rear 390 mm
• Fording Depth: 1200 mm (unprepared), 1500 mm (prepared)
• Drive Configuration: 8 x 8
• Front Axle Plated Weight: 8100 kg each axle
• Rear Axle Plated Weight: 9000 kg each axle
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 30000 kg
• Gross Train Weight (GTW): 72000 kg
• Approach Angle: 40°
• Departing Angle: 35°
• Turning Circle (wall to wall): 28.6 m
• Maximum Speed: 88 kph (56 mph)

Other

• Oil capacity: 42 Litres OX 90 – BUM & EUM
• Oil quantity between MIN and MAX: 6 litres
• Braking System: 6 bar
• Tyre Inflator: 8.5 bar
• Air Tools: 10 bar