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The flat track suspension of the M9 is obvious here; it could be adjusted to alter the striking angle of the dozer blade. The blade could be raised to allow the scraper bowl to be filled to increase the weight of the vehicle. (Picture taken 1 Jan 1997; available from the Defense Visual Information Center.)
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This M9 is engaged in scraping operations. The dozer blade is in the raised postition, allowing dirt into the scraper bowl. This vehicle is being used by a Marine to create berms during Operation Enduring Freedom. (Picture taken 6 Feb 2003 by LCPL Kevin C. Quihuis, Jr.; available from the Defense Visual Information Center.)
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The scraper bowl on this machine is filled with dirt, which could increase its weight by 18,000lbs (8200kg). The vehicle's operator is PFC Shawn Janecek from C Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and he is creating tank crossing points during Operation Enduring Freedom. (Picture taken 8 Feb 2003 by Sgt. Paul L. Anstine II; available from the Defense Visual Information Center.)
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