Oshkosh Trailers Ordered for Heavy Equipment Transport

The EHETS trailer is designed to be pulled by the Oshkosh Heavy Equipment Transport (HET), allowing for transport of the heaviest tracked vehicles on European roadways By Joseph Macey / 24 Jul 2023

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Oshkosh Defense has received a $57 million order to produce 116 Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System (EHETS) trailers.

Placed by the US Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), Oshkosh will execute the order with support from its subcontractor, Broshuis B.V.

The EHETS trailer is designed to be pulled by the Oshkosh Heavy Equipment Transport (HET), allowing for transport of the heaviest tracked vehicles on European roadways.

“The ongoing conflict in Ukraine demonstrates the critical need for having rigorous logistics systems capable of delivering equipment and cargo across any terrain worldwide,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer at Oshkosh Defense. “The EHETS trailer is a prime example of Oshkosh’s commitment to providing solutions that meet the demands of an evolving battlefield. Oshkosh and our partner Broshuis B.V. are honored to continue to provide this critical capability for the soldier.”

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