The M62 and 543 were wreckers used to recover disabled or stuck trucks and lift large components.
A rotating, telescoping, and elevating hydraulic boom could lift a maximum of 20,000 lb (9,100 kg).
The M62 had an Austin Western boom; its replacement, the M543, had one by Garwood.
Although the truck was not meant to carry a load, the boom could support 7,000 lb (3,200 kg) when towing.
They had 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) front and 45,000 lb (20,000 kg) rear winches, outriggers, boom braces, chocks, block and tackle, oxygen-acetylene torches, and other automotive tools.
The M62 and 543 were wreckers used to recover disabled or stuck trucks and lift large components. A rotating, telescoping, and elevating hydraulic boom could lift a maximum of 20,000 lb (9,100 kg). The M62 had an Austin Western boom; its replacement, the M543, had one by Garwood. Although the truck was not meant to carry a load, the boom could support 7,000 lb (3,200 kg) when towing. They had 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) front and 45,000 lb (20,000 kg) rear winches, outriggers, boom braces, chocks, block and tackle, oxygen-acetylene torches, and other automotive tools.
M54 5-ton 6x6 truck