The Humvee 2-CT SECM vehicle delivers mobile maintenance and repair for combat, tactical, ground support, and aviation equipment. Credit: AM General/PR Newswire.

Humvee 2-CT Shop Equipment Contact Maintenance (Humvee 2-CT SECM) is a next-generation mobile maintenance platform developed by AM General, a US-based manufacturer of light tactical vehicles.

The vehicle offers mobile maintenance and repair services for combat, tactical, ground support, and aviation equipment in both manoeuvre and support units.

It facilitates frontline maintenance by enabling on-site repairs of equipment and components, ensuring rapid readiness of key combat systems for redeployment.

The vehicle’s ability to quickly restore major combat systems to action improves operational agility and strengthens force readiness.

The Humvee 2-CT SECM vehicle made its debut at the Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association of the US Army in October 2023.

Humvee 2-CT SECM vehicle design and features

The Humvee 2-CT SECM vehicle weighs 12,100lb (5,488kg) in all configurations for the US, and 13,500lb in all configurations for international versions. Its US military designation is HMMWV NG-SECM.

It provides seating for two soldiers and is designed with aggressive angles of approach, departure, and ramp breakover.

The vehicle offers high climbing capacity and is equipped with 37 x 12.5R-16.5 tyres, featuring integrated deep water fording with increased capability when fitted with the appropriate kit.

Key features include onboard exportable power from the vehicle’s power system, Nato slave cable, onboard inverter, and commercial off-the-shelf equipment and work tools.

Performance and propulsion

The Humvee 2-CT SECM vehicle is equipped with a V8, 6.5L turbocharged diesel engine delivering 190hp (142kW) at 3,400rpm and 380lb-ft of torque at 1,700rpm. It has a fuel capacity of 25 gallon.

It features a four-speed automatic transmission with a two-speed transfer case. The transfer case has a high gear ratio of 1:1 and a low gear ratio of 2.72:1. It is equipped with hypoid front and rear differentials, each with a 3.08:1 ratio.

The vehicle also boasts a dual voltage system with 14V and 28V configurations.

Payload capabilities

In the US, the Humvee 2-CT SECM vehicle has a payload capacity of 5,100lb for the base vehicle, 5,000lb with the A-Kit, and 3,340lb with both the A-and B-Kits installed.

The international version of the Humvee 2-CT SECM base vehicle weights 6,920lb, 6,220lb with the A-Kit, and 4,560lb with both the A and B-Kits installed.

Equipment installed

The vehicle’s onboard shelter includes equipment for battery service, cutting torches, nitrogen changing, refrigeration service and charging, as well as electric drills, grinders, pneumatic tools, a 24V impact wrench and sockets, and hammers, punches, and chisels.

Additionally, the vehicle also includes mechanical pullers, an air lifting bag, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, a brass fitting kit, tap and die kits, and grounding equipment.

Humvee 2-CT SECM vehicle production details

Production of the Humvee 2-CT SECM started in 2023.

AM General, in partnership with Rock Island Arsenal, a US Army foundry, ensures quality and consistency in the manufacturing process of the Humvee 2-CT SECM.

This is achieved by applying its quality management system across the entire enterprise, encompassing production parts suppliers, chassis and shelter production, and integrated vehicle testing.