The Tractor,wheeled,aircraft Towing, cataloged under National Stock Number 1740-00-253-4631, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1740 (Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers) of the Aircraft Launch, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1740-00-253-4631 |
| Item Name | Tractor,wheeled,aircraft Towing |
| FSC / FSG | 1740 / 17 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Front Wheel Steerable Feature | INCLUDED |
| Front Wheel Arrangement Characteristic | SINGLE |
| Rear Wheel Arrangement Characteristic | SINGLE |
| Supplementary Features | 24 VOLT DC ELECT SYS;65 AMP ALTINATOR W/BUILT IN VOLTAGE REGULATOR;2 12VOLT BATTERIES;TIRE SIZE 61-18.00 X 25TUBELESS;FUEL-DIESEL;CAPACITY 210 GALLONS OR 795 LITERS;TWO DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES;RPM-2500;POWER SOURCE AT GOVERNED SPEEDS 233 H.P.;TYPE DESIGNATOR T-800 PAYMOVER;PINTLE HEIGHT 18 INCHES;PARKING BREAK AIR CONTROLLED;DISC ON DRIVE SHAFT;DRUM BRAKE TYPE ON ALL 4 WHEELS;TURNING RADIUS 300 INCHES;WHEEL BASE 164 INCHES IN |
| Personnel Capacity | 1 |
| Reference Data and Literature | T.0. 36A10-3-24-4 |
| Auxiliary Power Servicing Equipment | INCLUDED |
| Rear Wheel Steerable Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Minimum Underclearance | 7.000 INCHES IN |
| Front Wheel Quantity | 2 |
| Drawbar Pull | 50000.0 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 80000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| Functional Classification | HH-1.4 |
| Rear Wheel Quantity | 2 |
| Operator Cab All Weather Operation Design Feature | INCLUDED |
| Engine Type | GASOLINE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| T800S | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Hough Mfg Corp |
NSN 1740-00-253-4631 is a Tractor,wheeled,aircraft Towing, classified under FSC 1740, Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1740-01-560-6853. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1740-00-253-4631: Front Wheel Steerable Feature: INCLUDED; Overall Height: 6.667 FEET MAXIMUM FT; Front Wheel Arrangement Characteristic: SINGLE; Rear Wheel Arrangement Characteristic: SINGLE. 15 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.