Oshkosh Defense will deliver Medium Equipment Trailers, or METs, to the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal under a recent $27.3 million order from ACC-DTA.
The Oshkosh business said Monday it will partner with Broshuis B.V. to fulfill the order of 57 six-axle drop deck trailers, which are designed for carrying, securing and transporting Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles, Paladin and Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles.
The 70-foot-long trailer, when paired with the Oshkosh Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System M1300 tractor, is capable of loading combat vehicles weighing up to 60 tons while meeting the European Highway Road Network Accessibility’s requirements for payloads up to 45 tons.
Commenting on the award, Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer for Oshkosh Defense, said, “We are honored to provide the U.S. Army with advanced trailer systems designed to deliver mission-critical equipment and cargo across any terrain worldwide.”
In November 2023, ACC-DTA awarded a five-year, $342 million contract to Oshkosh Defense to manufacture the METs. Approximately 557 trailers are expected to be ordered under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.
“The MET stands as a testament to Oshkosh Defense’s unwavering commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions that effectively address the complex logistical challenges faced by the U.S. Army and its international allies,” added Williams.
