The M1078 Standard Cargo Truck is designed to transport cargo and  soldiers. The M1078 has a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds and to  facilitate loading/unloading, the bed side rails are mounted on hinges  and can be lowered. The cargo bed can be equipped with an optional bench seat kit for transport of soldiers. The bench seats are constructed of a non-wood material and attach to the cargo bed side rails. The seats can be folded down and stowed when not in use. Soldiers are assisted  climbing in and out of the cargo bed area with the aid of a ladder  stowed on the vehicle when not in use. A canvas and bows kit is  available to keep soldiers and cargo protected from the elements. The  M1078 can be equipped with an optional self-recovery winch kit capable  of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations. The winch has 308 feet of  line capacity and 10,000 pounds bare.