FTF MS4050

     Notes: Though for the most part long replaced by newer German designs, this semi-tractor was for over 10 years the prime mover of tank transporter trailers for the Dutch Army.  The MS4050 is essentially a modified Mack design (FTF is one of the largest license-producers of Mack trucks in Europe), with strengthened construction, stronger steel used in the chassis and frame than is normal for civilian designs, and otherwise modified for military use.  The cab is a forward-control design, but it is not a tipper, since the engine is actually to the rear of the cab.  In addition, the rear of the cab has a winch mounted, either one winch with a 45.36-ton capacity of twin winches with 20-ton capacities each.  The spare tire is mounted under the frame of the chassis.  The MS4050 is powered by a Detroit Diesel 12V71N-4 developing 475 horsepower, coupled with an Allison semiautomatic transmission with a torque converter, with six forward and one reverse gear.  Cab seating is limited, since the two seats used have independent suspension, and there is a space behind them for crew equipment storage. The fuel supply is actually split into two 450-liter tanks. This truck was used only by the Dutch Army, and only 39 were produced, with most having been scrapped or held in reserve by now.

     The DAF YTS 10050 tank transporter trailer was designed specifically for use with the FTF MS4050. MS4050s have been out of service since 1989, when they were replaced by the Mercedes-Benz 2648.  They were used only by the Dutch Army.