It weighed either 64,300 lb (29,200 kg) (M32, M32B1, and M32B3), or 67,600 lb (30,700 kg) (M32B2) depending on the model.

Nov 11, 2024 · In the turmoil of war, the scarcity of resources meant that it was essential to conserve military assets. This meant recovering or repairing vehicles on the battlefield. Recognizing this, the US adapted the M4 series of tanks to create the M32 TRV.

It was to succeed the M31 ARV based on the now obsolete M3 Lee Medium Tank, and produced on the M4, M4A1 (cast hull) and also M4A2, A3 shermans. More were built (1562) from late 1943 to 1945 than any other type. They served in Sicily-Italy by the fall of 1943, France from the summer of 1944, and Germany in 1945 but not the Pacific.

M32A1B3 – M32B3s brought up to M32A1B1 standard. M32B4 – M32s converted from M4A4s. M74 armored recovery vehicle – Upgrade of the M32 to provide the same capability for heavier post-war tanks, converted from M4A3 HVSS tanks.

Aug 20, 2019 · The M32A1B2s were M32B2s with HVSS and, similarly, the M32A1B3 was the M32B3 with HVSS. The M34 offshoot became a dedicated Prime Mover vehicle pulled from the M32B1 stock with added features and equipment for the role.

T14E1 (M32A1B3) ARV Tank Retriever USMC 40154904 Build for the anticipated invasion of Japan for the USMC. It is believed that this is the only surviving example of a T14E1, the pilot model of the M32A1B3.

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As successors to the M31 tank recovery vehicle (TRV) built on the M3 Lee chassis, the M32 series was based on the M4 Sherman hull. The M32B1 used the early M4A1 with the smaller, …

It is believed that this is the only surviving example of a T14E1, the pilot model of the M32A1B3. The US Marines ordered 50 ARVs with HVSS for the anticipated invasion of Japan. To start, in April 1945, 30 new M4A3 (105) HVSS were diverted from the line at Chrysler and sent to Baldwin Locomotive for the conversions.

White stars painted on superstructure sides. It is believed that this is the only surviving example of a T14E1, the pilot model of the M32A1B3. The US Marines ordered 50 ARVs with HVSS for the anticipated invasion of Japan.