They were from 1998-2011 called the Carolina Growler and sold for about $20,000. Made from modifying the M151Mutt and even sold some to the Dominican Republic. Marines needed a mortar puller and this is what it turned into.
That were made between 2009 and 2012, they don’t have one part related to the MUTT There is some bad info online about these. They were built from scratch. Designed by Growler USA then the project was taken over by General Dynamics before full production started on the 300 units made.
what a great video of your work and of this vehicle! I've never even heard of this type before and I can imagine the poor Marines having to try to keep this thing in the field with the legendary poor logistical support that they have to endure! Can't wait to see your further videos on the other vehicles you have! Regards from Perth Western Australia! :)
What year is that thing?? Sounds totally cool, want one, sure could use it around here, probably buy a Haflinger though............ just sayin'.............
This one was built in 2012 for the USMC It was made to fit into a V-22 Osprey. It’s official designation it LSV Light Strike Variant It usually had a .50 cal mounted on a gun ring behind the rear seat over the rear “trunk” . It rode shotgun to a shorter version M1163 that towed a French 120 mm mortar system.
To many parts and systems for a combat vehicle and 200 grand can buy 8 new jeeps for that. No wonder the U.S. doesn't win wars any more it's all about spending the money for it not the results. greetings from Panamá
They used them from 2009 until 2015. The M1161 and M1163 didn’t work out as they had planned. In 2016 they started using a UTV (side by side) that was beefed up for them while a new ITV (internally transportable vehicle) was being designed. The UTV’s are currently selling on Govplanet. I don’t know very much about the replacement trucks, I have seen a couple of videos about them while they were developing them.
@@RasmussenEquipment Thank you. But my context is, eitherway Army equipment is made rugged, reliable, and they don't even have EPA concerns too. So why not use for longest time ? Why decomission after fixed period.
That’s a good question…someone in either the Pentagon or in the USMC made a decision to cancel the program. The original cost was $203,000 per vehicle, maybe they were looking for a cheaper, disposable vehicle. I have never seen or heard the exact reason.
They were designed to fit into a V-22 Osprey that is why the seems so complicated, The air suspension was to lower them so they would fit, rear steering so they could back in with an ammo trailer. If you look at the JLTV's they are way mor complex than these.
Really impressed with what you've been able to do with the Growlers. I have the short one, but haven't done much with it yet.
Thanks, if you need any advise feel free to contact me. Greg@rasmussenequipmentrental.com
They were from 1998-2011 called the Carolina Growler and sold for about $20,000. Made from modifying the M151Mutt and even sold some to the Dominican Republic. Marines needed a mortar puller and this is what it turned into.
That were made between 2009 and 2012, they don’t have one part related to the MUTT
There is some bad info online about these. They were built from scratch. Designed by Growler USA then the project was taken over by General Dynamics before full production started on the 300 units made.
Looking forward to see the Daf trucks.Nice to see some in the US.
what a great video of your work and of this vehicle! I've never even heard of this type before and I can imagine the poor Marines having to try to keep this thing in the field with the legendary poor logistical support that they have to endure! Can't wait to see your further videos on the other vehicles you have! Regards from Perth Western Australia! :)
Thank you
This 6x6 truck is really cool.
Try again.
No Brsil temos similares com base em projeto Sul africano.
It was over $200,000 when it was new.
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Thank you
What year is that thing?? Sounds totally cool, want one, sure could use it around here, probably buy a Haflinger though............ just sayin'.............
This one was built in 2012 for the USMC
It was made to fit into a V-22 Osprey. It’s official designation it LSV Light Strike Variant
It usually had a .50 cal mounted on a gun ring behind the rear seat over the rear “trunk” .
It rode shotgun to a shorter version M1163 that towed a French 120 mm mortar system.
@@RasmussenEquipment Cool........
To many parts and systems for a combat vehicle and 200 grand can buy 8 new jeeps for that. No wonder the U.S. doesn't win wars any more it's all about spending the money for it not the results. greetings from Panamá
why are they (marine corps) selling it ?
They used them from 2009 until 2015. The M1161 and M1163 didn’t work out as they had planned. In 2016 they started using a UTV (side by side) that was beefed up for them while a new ITV (internally transportable vehicle) was being designed. The UTV’s are currently selling on Govplanet. I don’t know very much about the replacement trucks, I have seen a couple of videos about them while they were developing them.
@@RasmussenEquipment Thank you. But my context is, eitherway Army equipment is made rugged, reliable, and they don't even have EPA concerns too. So why not use for longest time ? Why decomission after fixed period.
That’s a good question…someone in either the Pentagon or in the USMC made a decision to cancel the program. The original cost was $203,000 per vehicle, maybe they were looking for a cheaper, disposable vehicle. I have never seen or heard the exact reason.
Tee hee.. Growler ...
Way too complicated for field use.
And at over $200,000.00 per unit / new ! ☆
They were designed to fit into a V-22 Osprey that is why the seems so complicated, The air suspension was to lower them so they would fit, rear steering so they could back in with an ammo trailer. If you look at the JLTV's they are way mor complex than these.
Great recording
interesting vehicle
too complicated to work reliably in Africa
> madness in maintenance😳⁉️
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Unfortunately most of the military trucks are like that nowadays, gone are the jeeps and humvees.
The new JLTV has even more complicated systems