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Army

Mack Defense Nabs $221.8 Million Army Deal For More M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, August 11th, 2025

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Mack Defense Nabs $221.8 Million Army Deal For More M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks

Mack Defense's M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck. Photo: Mack Defense.

The Army has awarded Mack Defense a $221.8 million contract to continue producing M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT). The new five-year deal covers delivery of up to 450 trucks, according to Mack Defense. “This contract represents continued confidence in our ability to deliver mission-critical vehicles to the U.S. Army,” David Hartzell, president of Mack Defense, said in a statement. “The M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck is a commercial-based truck modified to meet mission-critical functionality that directly supports the Army, Army Reserve…

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