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M9 Armored Combat Earthmover
Photo: Cpl. Michael Dye · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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M9ArmoredCombatEarthmover

Combat Engineering Vehicles · United States · 1986
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M9ArmoredCombatEarthmover

M9 Armored Combat Earthmover
M9 Armored Combat Earthmover Photo: Cpl. Michael Dye · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
85
Obstacle Clearing
80
Protection
60
Mobility
75
Excavation / Tools
90
Reliability
85
Survivability
55
Self-Defence
30
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryCombat Engineering Vehicles
EraCold War
In service1986
Operators3 countries
Quantity447
Data Quality85%
74
Combat Engineering Vehicles MASS Rating
1/3
Cold War
5/17
All-Time
Combat Engineering Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Versatility
85
Obstacle Clearing
80
Protection
60
Mobility
75
Excavation / Tools
90
Reliability
85
Survivability
55
Self-Defence
30
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat engineering vehicles category.
01 / Overview
M9 Armored Combat Earthmover
Production
1986–
Quantity
447
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
combat engineering vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat engineering vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Vehicle TypeCombat engineering vehicle
  • Service Entry Year1986
  • Crew1
  • Seating Capacity1
  • Drive Configurationtracked
  • In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load4MOD.4
  • Curb Weight15.8 kg
  • Gross Vehicle Weight15.8 kg
  • Payload Capacity6.7 kg
  • Towing Capacity11 kg
▣Powertrain7MOD.7
  • Engine TypeCummins V903C, 8 cylinder, diesel
  • Engine Power295 hp
  • Fuel Typediesel
  • Fuel Capacity378 L
  • Top Speed48.276 km/h
  • Range322 km
  • AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length6.15 m
  • Width2.79 m
  • Height2.7 m
◆Mobility4MOD.4
▤Protection4MOD.4
⬢Special Function4MOD.4
  • Crane / HIABNo
  • WinchYes
  • Dozer BladeYes
  • Special Equipmentearthmoving, obstacle breaching, fighting position construction, mine-clearing line charge carrier
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production447
  • Operators3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1986Production started
40
years in service
447
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Designation for military vehicles capable of being airlifted by fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, typically via cargo aircraft like the C-130 or CH-47.
Protected by armour plating to resist ballistic threats, fragmentation, and other hazards. Used to describe vehicles with enhanced survivability features.
A front-mounted armored plate on a tank, primarily used for clearing obstacles, creating cover, or breaching fortifications.
A mechanical device used to pull or lift heavy loads via a cable or rope, commonly integrated into light tactical vehicles for recovery or cargo operations.
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