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The rounded hull on this vehicle indicates it's an M32B1, and the HVS suspension more specifically identifies it as an M32A1B1. This vehicle lacks the 81mm mortar, and its A-frame boom still uses the lifting boom on the right strut. This vehicle's lifting boom has three connections, rather than the two of earlier production models. The top and bottom connections were for upward and downward slopes, respectively, while the center was for raising the boom on level ground. A lifting drum is attached to the right drive sprocket, the bow machine gun is retained, and leads for the winch are visible on the hull front. The nonrotating turret includes curved plates, which is indicative of a later production vehicle. The tracks on this TRV are the rubber block T84.
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A horizontal volute spring suspension bogie is highlighted here. The spring is centrally mounted below the shock absorber. The single and dual track return rollers are visible, and the change to dual road wheels is obvious. HVSS allowed the use of wider track and improved the performance compared to the earlier vertical volute spring suspension, and it was authorized for producion on all models of the Sherman tank in March 1944.
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