The Steyr 12M18 is an off-road truck and approx. 4,000 were built by Steyr Daimler Puch, between 1986 – 1993 and is mainly used by the Austrian Army. In addition to the vehicles for the transport of the crew, there are still vehicles which are equipped with a loading wall for material transport. It is also used by the armies of Greece (as Steyr 14M14), Thailand and the USA (as FMTV – which just has the STEYR design but totally different engine and technology). In 1993 the truck-making division of Steyr was completely taken over by MAN.
The model designation 12M18 can be broken down as follows:
- 12 = gross vehicle weight (12 tons)
- M = Military
- 18 = engine horsepower (177 hp)
One key design item, the spacious cab, which gives the truck a timeless modern look, was designed by French industrial designer Louis Lucien Lepoix, who had previously designed truck cabs for manufacturers such as Henschel, Magirus-Deutz and Büssing.
Please see the specifications of our truck in the table below:
| Specification | Original STEYR 12M18 | EXCAP Modification |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 Cylinder Turbo Diesel 6596 cc | Intercooler Bosch Fuel Injection Pump |
| Horsepower | 130 kW (177 hp) | 160 kW (220 hp) |
| Gearbox | ZF Manual transmission 8+1 Crawler (18 gears total) | Gearbox refurbishing and fixing of known issue |
| Maximum Road Speed | 100 km/hr | 125 km/hr |
| Electric | 60 AH Generator 24V | New 85 AH Generator 24V |
| Diesel Tank Capacity | 180 Liter | 580 Liter - 2 PE tanks with heated SEPA filter |
| Range | 700 km | 2,300 km - 2,800 km |
| Drive | Permanent 4x4 Center, Rear and Front Locking Differentials | |
| Tires | 14.5 R20 | 14.00 R20 on GABO Splitrims |
| Empty Weight(kg) | 6,350 | |
| GVW(kg) | 11,500 | |
| Height(mm) / Unloaded | 2,930 (+30) Driver cabin top | 3,750 Living cabin top |
| Length(mm) | 6,360 | 7,600 8,100 Motorbike rack out |
| Width(mm) | 2,500 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 3,500 | |
| Suspension | Parabolic Leaf Springs | New KONI Shocks Additional Leaf Spring layer |