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drgreg · 07-28-2009, 09:34

The M35A3 did not have a Cummins engine, it uses the Cat 3116.

M35-Series Extended Service Program (ESP)

From 1994 to 1999, M35s (and other trucks of the M35/M44 series) were upgraded under the Extended Service Program (ESP). No new trucks were produced, rather existing trucks of the M35-series were completely disassembled and the parts inspected. Reusable parts were rebuilt as required. Trucks were then reassembled using a combination of new and rebuilt parts including completely new components and systems:

new Caterpillar 3116 diesel engine (meeting 1993 EPA emission standards)
new Allison 1545 automatic transmission
new cooling system, reworked axles and transfer case
new electronically controlled central tire inflation system
super single radial tires
air-assist steering
improved independent circuit air/hydraulic brake system
three-point seat belts
new ergonomically designed driver's seat
electric windshield wipers and washer
improved heater and defroster system

M35 cargo trucks remanufactured under the Extended Service Program were designated M35A3. Further production was terminated in FY1999, superseded by the FMTV: Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles. ESP was very successful. Overall, the remanufactured vehicles met 95 percent of the performance requirements at 60 percent of the cost of a new FMTV.