The M748, with the M796 bolster trailer, was used to carry long loads like logs, poles, and bridge sections.
The front of the load was secured to a rotating bolster on the truck and the rear of the load was secured to the trailer.
The truck and trailer had a tubular boom that connected them under the load.
When the truck was unloaded the trailer could be loaded onto the truck.
The truck had a large cab protection rack and both front and mid-mounted winches.
The M748, with the M796 bolster trailer, was used to carry long loads like logs, poles, and bridge sections. The front of the load was secured to a rotating bolster on the truck and the rear of the load was secured to the trailer. The truck and trailer had a tubular boom that connected them under the load. When the truck was unloaded the trailer could be loaded onto the truck. The truck had a large cab protection rack and both front and mid-mounted winches.
M54 5-ton 6x6 truck