OSHKOSH, Wis. — Sept. 17, 2008 — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), received an $18 million contract to reset Palletized Load System (PLS) vehicles from the U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). This contract modification enables the continued production of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) currently manufactured by Oshkosh.
This latest contract modification resets more than 50 PLS vehicles in the fleet, and provides the U.S. Army the security of a continuous remanufacture of the FHTV in the fleet and currently manufactured by Oshkosh. Additional vehicle parts and equipment also are included in the contract.
Built to load and unload a variety of cargo, the PLS is designed to meet the U.S. Army’s distribution and resupply needs in even the most challenging military missions. The PLS truck and trailer form a self-contained system that reduces the need for forklifts or other material-handling equipment, and they both carry a demountable cargo bed, also known as a flatrack, that features a 16.5-ton payload capacity.
The Army’s FHTV consists of three Oshkosh vehicles, the HEMTT, Palletized Load System (PLS) and Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET). Together these vehicles fulfill critical transport and resupply missions for soldiers.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, BAI®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, Geesink™, Norba™, Kiggen™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
