Transformers 4 Truck Called Hound is Oshkosh Defense M1157 A1P2



The GMC TopKick had a really good run with the Transformers franchise, surviving through the end of the third movie on the strength of Ironhide’s close friendship with our hero.

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But General Motors quietly exited the C4500 – C8500 truck classes altogether in 2009. Most of the larger trucks were absolutely ancient. Imagine a Frito-Lay extra-long delivery truck, and you’ve got it.

The TopKick was a strong option for the films: huge, versatile with a dump-truck rear end, and looked great.

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Ironhide outlived the Hummer H2 BayWatch car and Jazz, the oft-mocked Pontiac Solstice character with a somewhat racist accent.

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Ironhide died in battle during Transformers 3, and will be replaced by a new medium-duty truck named Hound.

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Hound wants to be human, which is an endearing trait for any machine, I guess. The legendary Oshkosh Defense FMTV gets a bad-ass jungle paint job, heavy duty roll bars, and hundreds of other special effects tricks.

MichaelBay.com - Tr4 Preview Images 2From my research, it looks like the 6×6 Cargo variant of the FMTV family. CarRevsDaily.com - Oshkosh Defense Medium and Heavy Showcase 5More likely, however, is the 10-Ton Dump Truck version. The model numbers are below, along with a variety of other heavy tactical trucks from Oshkosh — which look mean enough to be Decepticons…Fleet_Modern_F2Y2052_HR

“Hound” – Transformers 4 previews from MichaelBay.com

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Oshkosh FMTV 6×6 10-Ton Dump (M1157 A1P2)

Light Trucks from Oshkosh

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Heavy Trucks from Oshkosh

 

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FMTV | 10-TON DUMP | FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES
—  Capacity to carry more material in less loads, increasing efficiencies and decreasing personnel fatigue
—  Easily maneuverable
—  Long-Term Armor Strategy-compliant cab
—  Electronic Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)
—  3 person; ergonomically adjustable driver seat and steering wheel for greater crew comfort
—  —  Length: 307 in. (7798 mm)
—  —  Width: 96 in. (2438 mm)
—  —  Height: 111 in. (2819 mm)
—  —  Wheel Base: 161 in. (4089 mm)
—  —  Approach/Departure Angle: 40˚/40˚
—  Vehicle Curb Weight w/Fuel: 28,727 lbs. (13030 kg)
—  Payload: 20,000 lbs. (9072 kg) plus kits
—  Towed Load: 26,000 lbs. (11793 kg)
—  Maximum Speed Governed at Gross Weight:
—  55 mph (88 km/h)
—  Range: 74 gal. (280 L) nominal 300+ mi. (483+ km)
—  Maximum Grade/Side Slope: 60%/30%
—  Cab Design: 3 person ergonomically adjustable driver seat and steering wheel
—  Engine: Caterpillar® C7 heavy-duty diesel 6 cylinder
—  electronically controlled fuel injected
—  turbocharged and aftercooled EPA certified
—  Transmission: Allison® MD 3700 SP automatic/select
—  7 speed electronically controlled
—  Optional: Winch
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FMTV 6×6
—  Length: 286 in. (7272 mm)
—  Width: 96 in. (2438 mm)
—  Height: 111 in. (2830 mm)
—  Wheel Base: 161 in. (4100 mm)
—  Approach/Departure Angle: 40˚/40˚
—  Vehicle Curb Weight w/Fuel: 24,870 lbs. (11281 kg)
—  Payload: 10,000 lbs. (4536 kg) plus kits
—  Towed Load: 21,000 lbs. (9525 kg)
—  Maximum Speed Governed at Gross Weight:
—  55 mph (89 km/h)
—  Range: 56 gal. (212 L) nominal 300+ mi. (483+ km)
—  Maximum Grade/Side Slope: 60%/30%
—  Cab Design: 3 person ergonomically adjustable
—  driver seat and steering wheel
—  Engine: Caterpillar® C7 heavy-duty diesel 6 cylinder
—  electronically controlled fuel injected
—  turbocharged and aftercooled EPA certified
—  Transmission: Allison® MD 3700 SP automatic/select
—  7 speed electronically controlled
—  Optional: Winch
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Variants
2.5-Ton Chassis (M1080 A1P2)
2.5-Ton Standard Cargo (M1078 A1P2)
2.5-Ton Van (M1079 A1P2)
5-Ton Standard Cargo (M1083 A1P2)
5-Ton Standard Cargo with MHE (M1084 A1P2)
5-Ton Long Cargo (M1085 A1P2)
5-Ton Tractor (M1088 A1P2)
5-Ton Wrecker (M1089 A1P2)
5-Ton Long Cargo with MHE (M1086 A1P2)
5-Ton Expansible Van (M1087 A1P2)
5-Ton Chassis (M1092 A1P2)
5-Ton Long Chassis (M1096 A1P2)
2.5-Ton Trailer (M1082 A1R)
5-Ton Trailer (M1095 A1R)
5-Ton Load Handling System Trailer (M1147 A1R LHST)
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10-Ton Dump (M1157 A1P2)

Image credits to:

Ron Adler Photography

Oshkosh Defense

Michael Bay   –  http://michaelbay.com/2013/05/31/hound/