Here are some pics of the GranndPappy of the M246/M819s, the Federal 606E, Sterling, Biederman etc. Not very good pics but its all I can find. I wonder what the M designation is for that Step-Deck trailer? Looks very similar to the M269/M270.
If anyone knows anymore (technical, etc.) about the Federal 606E please add it here. Thanks.
I threw in a pic at the bottom of an ex-Navy Sterling with a larger crane unit just for fun. Enjoy!
I hope that strap over the hood of that Diamond T981 kept it on the trailer.
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I hope that strap over the hood of that Diamond T981 kept it on the trailer.
I think that is just to hold the hood down during transport. You can see a rachet strap going to the front axel in front of the front tire, what looks like a chain binder behind the rear wheel going to the rear axle and a chain around the front bumper most likely tied to a winch to tow it onto the trailer.
That's a big mother right there. Huge boom on that. Those old cable-operated wreckers took a special breed of person to operate them, the modern hydraulic driven units are a breeze compared to the old cable units.
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I hope that strap over the hood of that Diamond T981 kept it on the trailer.
I think that is just to hold the hood down during transport. You can see a rachet strap going to the front axel in front of the front tire, what looks like a chain binder behind the rear wheel going to the rear axle and a chain around the front bumper most likely tied to a winch to tow it onto the trailer.
IT was probably also to keep the sheetmetal fenders from flapping. Those Diamond-Ts are geared for what, 45 mph?
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