1993 Oshkosh M1070 8x8 HET Military 8x8 5,500 Gallon Water Truck

1993 Oshkosh M1070 8x8 HET 5,500-Gallon Water Truck W/ Air Conditioning 

Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) Chassis – Manufactured by Oshkosh Corporation

This custom-built Oshkosh M1070 8x8 Water Truck combines the heavy-duty drivetrain and off-road capabilities of the military HET platform with a 5,500-gallon baffled steel water tank and high-capacity hydraulic water system. Designed for demanding commercial, industrial, construction, mining, dust-control, and fire-support applications.

Truck Specifications

• Year: 1993
• Government Overhaul: 2008
• Mileage: 13,195 miles
• Engine Hours: 1,615 hours
• Engine: Detroit Diesel 8V92 Turbocharged – 500 HP
• Transmission: Allison Automatic
• Transfer Case: 2-Speed
• Drive: Full-Time 8x8
• Steering: Front and Rear Axle Steering
• Brakes: Full Air Brakes
• Lighting: DOT-Approved Truck-Lite LED Lighting
• Tires: 16.00R20 Michelin XZL – 80%+ tread remaining
• Wheels: Custom-offset wheels – approximately 112" overall width
• CTIS: Central Tire Inflation System for adjusting tire pressures based on terrain and operating conditions

5,500-Gallon Water System

• 5,500-Gallon Baffled Water Tank
• Heavy-duty 1/4" steel construction
• Spring-tension mounted tank frame
• Integrated manifold system
• Low-center-of-gravity manifold design
• 800 GPM hydraulically driven water pump
• Self-loading/drafting system
• Digital water-level gauge mounted inside the cab
• Front and rear water sprayers – pneumatically controlled
• Left and right side sprayers – pneumatically controlled
• Multiple additional 3" and 1" charge ports on the high-pressure manifold
• 1.5" x 50' rear electric hose reel
• Remote-controlled Elkhart water cannon
• Remote-adjustable fog nozzle
• Heavy-duty rear push box

Lighting & Electronics

• Tank-mounted amber beacon/strobe lighting
• Backup camera with 7" in-cab monitor

Condition & Performance

• Runs and drives exceptionally well
• Cruises comfortably at approximately 45–50 MPH
• Full 8x8 drivetrain functions properly
• All gauges, lighting, and controls operate as intended
• Interior and exterior are in excellent condition
• Clean road-use title in hand

This is an extremely heavy-duty, high-capacity water truck built on one of the most capable military heavy-haul chassis available. Its 8x8 drivetrain, high-volume hydraulic pump, multiple spray functions, self-loading capability, and remote-controlled water cannon make it an excellent platform for dust suppression, construction, mining, large-site water distribution, wildfire support, and industrial applications.

Call Midwest Military Equipment at 636-900-9046 for pricing, additional information, or to schedule an inspection.

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