page_title: M4 Sherman variants
section_title: US Sherman-based vehicles
hierarchical_section_title: M4 Sherman variants / US variants / US Sherman-based vehicles
caption_attribution_description: English: M4 Sherman based recovery vehicle at Technikmuseum, Sinsheim, Germany
context_page_description: The M4 Sherman tank was produced in several variants and it was also the basis for a number of related vehicles.
  In addition, Shermans have been modified by several nations from modernization upgrades to complete hull conversions for another task.
context_section_description: Variants without the M4 designation but built on the M4 medium chassis (While some began on the M3 chassis, some subvariants were switched to the M4 chassis during production. These are the models listed here):
  105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7 - self-propelled 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC) based on the M3, M4 and later M4A3 (M7B1) Sherman chassis.
  155mm Gun Motor Carriage M12 - self-propelled 155 mm Gun Motor Carriage (GMC).
  Cargo Carrier M30 - cargo Carrier (an M12 with crew and ammunition space in lieu of the gun).
  155mm Gun Motor Carriage M40 - self-propelled 155 mm GMC (Either M1A1 or M2 gun) based on the M4A3 (HVSS) chassis.
  8in Howitzer Motor Carriage M43 - self-propelled 8 inch HMC (standardized post-World War II).
  3in Gun Motor Carriage M10 - tank destroyer based on the M4A2 Sherman chassis.
  3in Gun Motor Carriage M10A1 - Same as the M10, but based on the M4A3 Sherman chassis.
  90mm Gun Motor Carriage M36 - tank destroyer based on M10A1 hull (M4A3 chassis); standard model.
  90mm Gun Motor Carriage M36B1 - tank destroyer based on M4A3 Sherman hull and chassis; expedient model.
  90mm Gun Motor Carriage M36B2 - tank destroyer based on M10 hull (M4A2 chassis, diesel); expedient model.
  Tank Recovery Vehicle M32
  based on M4 chassis with turret and gun replaced by fixed turret. Equipped with 60,000 lb (27,000 kg) winch and an 18 feet long pivoting A-frame jib installed. An 81mm Mortar was also added into the hull, primarily for screening purposes.
  Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B1 - M32s converted from M4A1s.
  Tank Recovery Vehicle M32A1B1 - M32B1s with HVSS, later removing the 81mm Mortar and incorporating crane improvements.
  Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B2 - M32s converted from M4A2s.
  Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B3 - M32s converted from M4A3s.
  Tank Recovery Vehicle M32A1B3 - M32B3s brought to the same standard as the M32A1B1.
  Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B4 - M32s converted from M4A4s.
  M74 Tank Recovery Vehicle
  Upgrade of the M32 to provide the same capability with regards to heavier post-war tanks, converted from M4A3 HVSS tanks. In appearance, the M74 is very similar to the M32, fitted with an A-Frame crane, a main towing winch, an auxiliary winch, and a manual utility winch. The M74 also has a front-mounted spade that can be used as a support or as a dozer blade.
  M74B1 - Same as the M74, but converted from M32B3s.
  M34 Prime Mover - M32B1 TRV converted to a artillery tractor for heavy guns. 24 vehicles were converted by Chester Tank Depot in 1944.
  M35 Prime Mover - M10A1 Gun Motor Carriage converted to a artillery tractor for 240mm guns.
caption: M74 Tank Recovery Vehicle.
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