r/machinesinaction • u/Bodzio1981 • 2d ago

A true logistics hero that moves the machines of war!

https://machinesinaction.com/m1070/

You’ve probably seen tanks on the move, but ever wonder how they get there without tearing up roads or wearing out tracks? Enter the M1070 HET A1—a massive 8x8 transporter with 700 HP and armored cab, built to haul 70-ton machines through terrain that would break most trucks.

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u/Lucky_Girls 2d ago

If you’ve never been next to one of these beasts hauling an M1A1 it’s really hard to understand just how massive they are!

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u/LefsaMadMuppet 11h ago

"Welcome to the unit PFC Johnson. Your first task is the grease all the zerks on that M1070 and its trailer. Get back to me when you are done."

"Yes sergeant Wilson!"

*a while later*

"Sergeant Wilson! I have finished greasing all the zerks on the M1070 and its trailer!"

"Good job Specialist!"

"Specialist? I was just promoted to PFC when I started here."

"Son, that job takes so long you get promoted simply under the rules of 'time in grade.' "