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Technical questions on the MAZ-537L
ghonsso
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Barcelona, Spain / España
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Posted: Friday, December 25, 2009 - 11:47 PM UTC
Hello everyone, I wanted to ask exactly
which function or duty has the MAZ 537L?

And the back box to be installed?
Part of being in the aviation service. This truck working in other services?


Thanks to all
Jacques
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Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 03:03 AM UTC
The truck was originally designed to be a puller/pusher combination to move ICBM missiles. It was then adapted for other roles including towing aircraft, towing tanks, and recovery.

The box on the back of the truck can be used to carry weights so that it maintains traction while pushing/pulling heavy loads.
Frenchy
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Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 03:06 AM UTC
Hi José
As you say, this truck is mainly used to tow aircraft (up to 200 tons) :

The square box in the rear is used to carry cast iron ballast (up to 16 tons) to improve traction.

EDIT : Jacques has beaten me to it

HTH
Frenchy
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