DESCRIPTION
The Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF) is a C-130 and CH-47 sling load transportable, 5,000-pound capacity, variable-reach, rough-terrain forklift with fork tine oscillation and side-shift cab controls. LCRTF enters, loads and unloads Army International Organization for Standardization (ISO) containers. The extendable boom fork carriage removes pallets from ISO containers on trucks. The LCRTF is a significant improvement over the existing 4,000-pound capacity fleet because of its enclosed air conditioned cab, moveable tines and improved helicopter lift.
BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER
LCRTF provides a safe and efficient way to load and unload Army cargo in unimproved and improved areas. The new LCRTF is more reliable, available and maintainable than the system it replaces.
SPECIFICATIONS
- 5,000-pound lift capacity
- 36-inch fording
- 20-mph traverse speed
PROGRAM STATUS
- FY17: Contract Award
- FY18: Complete First Article Testing
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES
- FY19: Complete Technical Manual development and
start production - FY20-FY23: In FY20 start Fielding and continue
Production through FY23