Andydieselpower

We should be getting our EUC forms completed in the next few weeks so we can pick up two M818’s we won in Stout Field, Indiana.

My question is we have one drop deck trailer that will be picking up both units that is 40” off the ground on the lower deck. Both of the trucks look to be right out of a refurb and stated that they were driven in. I did not have a chance to preview the units before bidding so your guess is as good as mine on the running condition. I’m guessing that I’ll at least get one to run (I’ll bring batteries and tools with me).

I see my options as the following-
1) Is there a loading dock at the Stout Field location? I was told there isn’t a loading dock at this location by a site manager? Is there a loading dock that is located close to this facility maybe at a warehouse or equipment dealer?
2) I could make up a pair of heavy ramps to drive the trucks onto the trailers with. Has anyone done this? Any advice or pictures? Does Harbor Freight make industrial ramps? Just kidding.
3) I could have someone in Indiana (a paving company?) with a Landall tilting trailer pick the trucks up and then drive the truck onto the other trailer off the Landoll.
4) I could have a large wrecker pick up the truck and place it on the trailer. $$$

Any ideas? Is anybody familiar with this site or have a good contact in Indianapolis for help with loading. I don’t mind paying to get them loaded but obviously want to keep the cost down as much as possible.

Thanks again for your help and looking forward to your responses. PM me if contact info needed, etc.
Andy

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gimpyrobb

You got a weight for them?

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Westech

There is NO loading at the place! I was just there last week. the tractors you got do run! and are road ready. Bring some fuel and some starting fluid. There is a "jumper" truck there used if the batts are dead.
Dont try to make ramps your asking to get killed. that tractor is over 15k pounds.
Just drive them home, or when you get there scout around to find a loading dock some place. with a couple bucks im sure someone will let you use it.

Andydieselpower

Approx 18,500lbs per truck.

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M1075

I would go with option 4 and hire a local heavy wrecker to do the lifting (unless you have access to a M816 on site). I used my M816 to unload my M818, one end at a time. Option 3 might work if you had a flatbed trailer, but the drop deck might present a challenge. I don't know what the overall height would be if using a flatbed trailer, but here are some pics of it being done.

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Andydieselpower

Thanks for the responses. M1075 thanks for the pictures! That is exactly what I needed. I deal with a large waste hauler in Indianapolis and I'm going to ask them who they recommend for towing service in that area. If anybody is familiar with a good wrecker company in Indianapolis, IN please list them or PM me.
thanks again,
Andy

Armada

Driving them is always an option. With a tow bar you could tow one back and the other guy can drive the chase vehicle. I picked mine up from there last Thursday. Drove it home over 300 miles. We towed the jeep back with it. One tank was 3/4 full, the other was 1/2 full. You will wet your pants when you see them. They are brandy new, and I mean everything is new on them.

M1075

I guess things could be a lot worse!

bigbee

Might be able to get some help with a loading ramp from Fred Ropkey at the Ropkey Museum? I know they're just outside of Indy. There may be another one in the area, too.

One of those guys should, at least, be able to give you a name to contact.

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Michigan Museum of Military Transport

I've got 80 some and they all fit in one garage.
Mostly 1/35 scale.
And the "toys-r-us" jingle doesn't work on model half-tracks, just so's ya know.

redass73

andy. I work for a family towing company about 30 miles from Stout Field, we could come load them out for you. I picked up Wreckerman M52 about 6 weeks ago there. should be plenty of room to load out over there. for $500 I would send over 2 big wreckers and we can put one at each end of yours and you can back your trailer right under them.
rick

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