The LVSR is the Marine Corps heavy fleet vehicle system for transporting heavy bulk and break-bulk cargo, bulk liquids (fuel and water), bridging, ISO containers, flatracks and ammunition. The LVSR cargo variant is a dual rated 10 x 10 truck designed for use on all types of roads, highways, and cross-country terrain. These trucks are designed to operate in extreme temperatures such as arctic weather conditions,
(-50° F with Arctic Kit) and tropical conditions to +125° F. The cab forward design provides for a two man-crew. Each LVSR variant uses a 600-horsepower diesel engine, a seven speed automatic transmission, single-speed transfer case, front tandem steering and driving axles, and rear tridem driving axles of which the two rear most axles steer, 16R20 single radial tires on all axles, and a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS). All vehicles are equipped with tiedown and lifting provisions, and a pintle hook used for towing selected trailers up to 53,000 pounds of gross trailer weight. The LVSR cargo will replace the MK48/14, MK48/17, MK48/18, and corresponding A1 models. It is equipped with Load Handling System (LHS) capable of loading and offloading ISO containers, flat racks, and bridging.
