Fatty Towbar and 5th wheels - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

ecostruction · 02-03-2009, 23:20

Recently acquired two brand new towbars, two 5th wheel assemblies, a brand new boarding ladder, an a hydraulic cylinder. The two towbars and the boarding ladder were still in wooden boxes.

All were part of 1 lot of a recent GL auction. I just happened to notice them there a few weeks ago. Was actually surprised that I won the auction.

The one towbar appears to be a medium-heavy or heavy towbar as it's heavy and non-adjustable. But, I can move it myself and would only need one other person to actually carry and install. Adapters with 1" pins included. Everything there. I also got a strange looking "fatty" towbar that appears to be made of about 4" tubing of unknown ID. Has the lunette ring, pins on that end, and the two arms. No adapter. Pics attached. Anyone have a clue what this is and if adapter feet would be available? It's big, but not all that heavy for the size.

The boarding ladder is in great shape, but at the bottom of the pile in the pictures. The hydraulic cylinder shown is on top of it.

I have no idea what the 5th wheel assemblies are from. The are adjustable front to back. I was thinking of using one to create a deuce tractor and selling the other. Anyone interested? They are big, but not huge as in wouldn't be too big for the deuce. Don't know how the measurements are. Will scope it out soon.

Have no idea what the hydraulic cylinder would be for and have no need for it. If anyone is interested, let me know. It's about 6ft long and looks like it could be from a wrecker, rough terrain lift, or excavator. Looks brand new.

Was really only after the towbars and the boarding ladder. The other stuff is just a bonus. Pics attached.

Eco

wreckerman893 · 02-03-2009, 23:28

Are the 5th wheels new or take-offs?????
If they are new I may be in need of one if I can't get the jaws to lock on the deuce tractor.
I need it to move my big van trailer to the new LZ.
PM me if interested.

gimpyrobb · 02-03-2009, 23:51

Ahh, you got that! Man I was wanting to bid, but couldn't figure logistcs out in time. Glad to see someone here got it. That was a GREAT pile of parts.

gimpyrobb · 02-03-2009, 23:54

The one that comes completely apart is the new design of the "tow bar from ****". That other one in the box, I have a few of and really like them. I haven't seen those feet before though. When you get some time, could you post better pics of them please?

Recovry4x4 · 02-04-2009, 00:32

Hey Wreck, you coming to the FL rally? I have the correct 5th wheel used. Need to confirm that its working as designed.

wreckerman893 · 02-04-2009, 00:41

Cool Kenny.......if I am going I'll PM you a few days prior.
I'll prob pressure wash and lube mine this weekend to see if i can get it to work.
If not I'll be looking for one.

Sephirothq · 02-04-2009, 09:11

I saw those but didn't know if they would fit a duece.

ecostruction · 02-04-2009, 09:48

I mostly wanted the towbars and the boarding ladder, but when previewing thought the 5th wheels could be made to work. Could be wrong. I know they aren't for a deuce and compared them to what's on a 818 and they aren't the same either. They are Holland/Freightliner I think. Have no idea what that means. Since I retrieved, they have either been under snow or ice and we just got another 3 inches last night. As soon as it melts this weekend, I'll take better pics. I need the trailer. The 5th wheels are moveable front to back and are pretty beefy.

So what's the deal with the fatty towbar? Any additional info? Is it called the "towbar from ****" or is the one that it replaced called that? If it's this one, why? It doesn't seem that bad. I just need to figure out how to adapt the one end to the shackle mounts of a deuce. Any clues? Anyone else have one of these?

I'll take better pics of the towbar ends once the snow is gone this weekend. Do it have a medium heavy, or the heavy?

Thanks guys.

Sephirothq · 02-04-2009, 09:58

I think it was listed as a tow bar for a AAAIV??? OR something like that. It sure looks heavy enough and it probably can be made to fit anything.
Do you have a medium tow bar end to look at? the one that fits on the duece.

gimpyrobb · 02-04-2009, 10:03

Eco, I have at least one of each tow bar.

Yes you can make it work with a deuce, just have to find or fab the right adapters.