Berliet TBC 8 KT
Notes: This is the wrecker vehicle version of the Berliet GBC 8 KT truck. In this role, the vehicle is fitted with a rear-mounted winch with a capacity of 5 tons, or 7 tons when the earth anchors are used. The winch has 60 meters of cable. There is a crane mounted in the cargo bed that may be rotated 270 degrees that has a capacity of 5 tons. Two telescoping arms are lowered to the ground on either side of the vehicle during heavy winching or lifting operations. Other equipment carried includes two tow bars, two earth anchors, block and tackle, an acetylene torch, and sets of basic, wheeled vehicle, and excavating tools.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$28,970 |
D, G, AvG, A |
2.5 tons |
13.65 tons |
3 |
5 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
98/59 |
20/12 |
200 |
36 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Berliet TBU 15 CLD
Notes: Just as the TBC 8 KT is the recovery vehicle version of the GBC 8 KT truck, the TBU 15 CLD is the wrecker version of the Berliet GBU 15. In this version, the rear load bed is fitted with a hydraulic crane that has a lifting capacity of 10 tons, a swinging radius of 278 degrees, and a reach of 5.52 meters. Two stabilizers are lowered on each side of the vehicle when the crane is in use. The TBU 15 CLD has a front-mounted winch with a capacity of 5 tons, or 7 tons when the earth anchors are used to brace the vehicle. This winch has 60 meters of cable. The rear-mounted winch also has 60 meters of cable, and has a capacity of 8 tons (12 tons with earth anchors). The TBU 15 CLD normally carries basic tools, wheeled vehicle tools, and excavating tools, as well as an acetylene cutting torch.
Twilight 2000 Notes: This vehicle was being replaced in the French Army by the Renault TRM 10000 CLD (see entry below), but at the time of the Twilight War some examples of this vehicle were still being used or were pressed back into service. In addition, the TBU 15 CLD is used by Belgium and Ireland.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$30,270 |
D, G, AvG, A |
5 tons |
21.2 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
106/64 |
21/13 |
400 |
63 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Renault TRM 10000 CLD Heavy Wrecker
Notes: This French recovery vehicle is tasked to support vehicles in size up to the Leclerc MBT. It is based on the TRM 10000 listed above. The TRM 10000 CLD has a reinforced frame to support the towing of heavy vehicles, and has a crane on a turntable capable of lifting 20 tons at a reach of 4.2 meters (the approximate weight of a stripped-down Leclerc turret). The vehicle has a winch with a capacity of 18 tons and with 90 meters of cable. With block and tackle, this weight can be increased to 36 tons. The TRM 10000 CLD is able to tow 40 tons with a direct pull, or lift a 7.5-ton vehicle by the axle and tow it.
The TRM 10000 CLD has six toolboxes to carry its mix of basic, wheeled vehicle, tracked vehicle, small arms, heavy ordinance, and excavating tools. Other equipment includes two sets of block and tackle, two 50-meter lengths of rope and cable each, a tow bar, welding and cutting gear, and a rear-mounted spade anchor for bracing during heavy lifting and winching operations.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$31,206 |
D, A |
4 tons |
23 tons |
4 |
7 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
120/72 |
23/14 |
500 |
81 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |