M88 Armoured Recovery Vehicle

Platform Sustainment & Spare Parts Overview — M88A1 / M88A2 HERCULES Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV)

AB Defence provides comprehensive lifecycle sustainment, subsystem overhaul kits, and NSN-verified spare parts for the M88A1 / M88A2 HERCULES Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV). Our engineering-driven supply chain covers powertrain, driveline, suspension, hydraulics, and mission electronics to maximize operational readiness across active military fleets.

Technical Baseline & Architecture

Engine & Powerpack:

Continental AVDS-1790-2DR (750 HP on M88A1) / AVDS-1790-8CR (1,050 HP on M88A2 HERCULES) V12 Twin-Turbo Diesel

Transmission & Driveline:

Allison XT-1410-4 / XT-1410-5A Cross-Drive Transmission + Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Primary Systems & Configuration:

40–70 Ton Main Winch (90,000–140,000 lb Pull), 25–35 Ton A-Frame Hoist Boom, Heavy Dozer/Stabilizer Spade

Suspension & Running Gear:

M48/M60-derived heavy-duty torsion bar chassis, 6 dual road wheels per side, track support rollers, and T142 / T107 combat tracks

Supply Standard:

Genuine OEM & NATO Stock Number (NSN) Traceable Components

Powerpack, Engine & Transmission Support & Suspension, Running Gear & Braking Systems

• Main recovery winch planetary gears, hydraulic winch motors, multi-disc brake packs, wire rope sheaves, and A-frame boom pins

• High-pressure hydraulic main pumps, PTO gearboxes, spade cylinder seal kits, directional control valves, and hydraulic filtration

• AVDS-1790-2DR / 8CR engine overhaul components, fuel injection systems, turbochargers, and auxiliary power unit (APU) spares

• XT-1410 cross-drive transmission clutch discs, final drives, torsion bars, road wheels, and T142 track shoe assemblies

NSN-Verified Sourcing & Fleet Readiness with AB Defence

AB Defence supplies genuine OEM and NATO Stock Number (NSN) verified spare parts with full batch traceability, export compliance, and technical documentation for military maintenance commands.