KMC MAX began operations in 2025, acquiring KMC Kootrac technology and relocating production to modern industrial facilities in Montevideo, Uruguay.

But its history begins in 1941, when the then-FMC company was commissioned to undertake an incredible, almost unfeasible challenge for the time: to build the world’s first amphibious battle tank. Thus, the LVT-1 (Landing Vehicle Tracked) was born, an incredible project for its time that proved the company’s technological capabilities.

In 1961, FMC was once again called upon to face a new enormous challenge: it was contracted by the US Army to develop a high-performance, rapid personnel transport tank for the Vietnam War.

This new machine had to be capable of operating in extremely diverse conditions, ranging from swamps to mountains, while maintaining excellent traction. Because it transported personnel, it had to be both fast and mechanically robust and reliable. This is where our machine’s chassis was born! The base, in its military version, remains a recognized platform to this day, serving as an essential and significant machine during the Kuwait War, particularly in the famous Desert Storm operation, due to its high traction, speed, and reliability.

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