Experimental 5/4t? - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

NEIOWA · 05-21-2009, 11:07

Anyone know anything about this truck? Looks like std cab and M101 trailer box.

FD says was an experimental 5/4t they recieved from DOD surplus. Data plate 3000lb payload. They say they use for wildland fire w/300gal water tank. I asked for additional info/photos.

Windsor Ma FD

http://firenews.org/mass/WindsorB1.jpg

gimpyrobb · 05-21-2009, 11:27

That was posted on the 715zone. I don't remember what it is, but the answer is over there.

Killer_Junior · 05-21-2009, 13:16

Chevy XM705 ?

gimpyrobb · 05-21-2009, 13:22

That sounds correct.

M813rc · 05-21-2009, 15:02

It is an XM705, competitor to replace the M37 series.

Had a GM 307 V-8, 144hp. 4-speed transmission, 2-speed transfer case.
Weight 6929 #
204"L x 84"W x 73"H (cab) to 104"H (bows)
WB 133" Tires 9.00x20

Said to be an excellent performer, but too expensive to produce at $5400 each. Lost out to the M715.

Rare truck, looks to be in excellent condition. I hope someone preserves it when the fire dept is done with it.
I'd like to see the rest of the pictures when you get them.

Cheers

Edit- Attached NEIOWA's pic in case the link goes dead one day...

W1IM · 08-13-2010, 10:02

That truck looks very familiar. Maybe its just me though.

Wait a minute, that is me; driving in the 2010 Pittsfield, MA 4th of July parade.

I had posted the picture of this truck on another forum, but never got around to putting up the extra pictures or info. I will post them here though since there seems to be interest.

docfarmall · 08-14-2010, 00:39

Now thats a darn good lookin truck there much better than the 715

Elwenil · 08-14-2010, 00:44

I disagree. It doesn't even look like a truck. The bed sides are really low like a flatbed from the 30s and the cab is way too tall. It's just no proportioned right to look like a truck. Looks more like it should be mounted to a merry-go-round or something, lol.

FlatlinesUp · 08-15-2010, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elwenil

I disagree. It doesn't even look like a truck. The bed sides are really low like a flatbed from the 30s and the cab is way too tall. It's just no proportioned right to look like a truck. Looks more like it should be mounted to a merry-go-round or something, lol.

What he ^ said

emr · 08-15-2010, 22:20

I go for the Merry go round also, i think i just saw some at a fair recently...

... Sorry but the work Goofy comes to mind when i look at it.. but hey every body is different...