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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the special purpose vehicles category.
01 / Overview
M8 Tractor
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1950–1955
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the special purpose vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Vehicle Typefull-track tractor
- Service Entry Year1950
- Crew3
- Drive Configurationtracked
- In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load1MOD.1
- Curb Weight24,494 kg
▣Powertrain6MOD.6
- Engine TypeContinental AOS-895-3 six-cylinder air-cooled petrol engine
- Engine Power863 hp
- Fuel Typepetrol
- Top Speed64 km/h
- Range290 km
- AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.706 m
- Width3.048 m
- Height3.048 m
◆Protection3MOD.3
- ArmouredNo
- Protection Levelnone
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
▤Special Function2MOD.2
- Dozer BladeYes
- Special Equipmenttowed artillery and cargo trailers; adapted for carrying projectiles and charges
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1950Production started
- 1955Production ended
76
years in service
5
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES RANKING Special Purpose Vehicles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
3SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES1EARLY COLD WAR · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES1073UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS8PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSpecial Purpose Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A front-mounted armored plate on a tank, primarily used for clearing obstacles, creating cover, or breaching fortifications.
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