# Nigerian Army operating Oshkosh logistics vehicles

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2024/09/nigerian-army-operating-oshkosh-logistics-vehicles/
- Published: 2024-09-27T09:15:08+01:00
- Author: Ekene Lionel

## **Oshkosh M1070 8×8 tractor**

Oshkosh M1070 8×8 tractor, a vehicle not previously seen in the NA inventory, was
displayed at this year’s Nigerian Army Day celebrations (NADCEL 2024).

The M1070 is utilized as a prime mover to transport, deploy, and recover main battle
tanks, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled artillery, armored bulldozers,
and various other heavy vehicles and equipment.

![](https://www.military.africa/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240927_091002-1024x497.
jpg)

Oshkosh M1070 8×8 tractor pictured during the recent Nigerian Army Day celebrations

The original M1070 is powered by a Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA 12.06-liter diesel engine
with 500 hp at 2100 rpm and 1993 Nm torque at 1200 rpm. This is coupled to an Allison
CLT-754 five-speed automatic transmission and Oshkosh 55000 two-speed transfer case.
The M1070A1 is powered by a Caterpillar C-18 six-cylinder diesel with 700 hp. This
is coupled to an uprated Allison 4800SP seven-speed automatic transmission and Oshkosh
30000 single-speed transfer case.

## **Oshkosh M1083 MTV 5-ton 6×6 utility trucks**

The Nigerian Army also received Oshkosh M1083 MTV 5-ton 6×6 utility trucks. These
were seen in North Eastern Maiduguri providing relief and rescue to displaced people
during the recent flooding in the region.

![](https://www.military.africa/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240927_090954.jpg)

Nigerian Army Oshkosh M1083 MTV 5-ton 6×6 utility trucks seen providing assistance
during the recent flooding in Maiduguri.

The M1083 Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) is the standard 5 ton 6×6 drop side cargo
truck variant of the FMTV (Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle) series of US trucks.

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It is powered by a Caterpillar® C7 heavy-duty diesel 6 cylinder
electronically controlled
fuel injectedturbocharged and after cooled engine.

The logistics vehicles is equipped with a 7 speed Allison® MD 3700 SP automatic/
select transmission.

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It is not yet certain when the Nigerian Army acquired the type or in what quantity,
however, it will enhance the service’s logistical and transport capacity during 
military operations.

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In Africa, Oshkosh Defense has exported the type to [Morocco](https://www.military.africa/2024/09/oshkosh-defense-to-supply-tactical-logistics-vehicles-to-morocco/),
[Egypt](https://www.military.africa/2024/08/egyptian-army-to-get-oshkosh-defense-utility-vehicles/),
and [Djibouti](https://www.military.africa/2019/06/djibouti-to-get-oshkosh-tactical-vehicles/).

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