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The area we are working has some unusual soils for sure. “Bog” is a good way to describe things. Here is a pic from a telehandler that got stuck. The machine weighs about 14k lbs and we had driven over this spot several times prior to getting stuck. In this case, the added weight of some...

It wasn’t a case where I drove into the problem. We are excavating an area that has wet soil. We had taken a few loads out before I got stuck. I backed up the excavator, the truck was loaded, and it started to sink when I was pulling away. No big deal. It happens a lot with dirt work. As...

I got to try out the dump truck today on my project in TN. It is a hoss. The 6x6 is very good but not invincible. I also got to try out the winch. 😉

My dump truck seemed naked without the proper markings. Needless to say, it will never be mistaken for an "Army Dump Truck" now. SeaBees! Can do! Go Navy!

Yesterday, I picked up my M929 5 Ton 6x6 Dump Truck at Memphis Equipment. The truck was ready to go and they spent some time with me going over the features and operation of the truck. It was a great experience buying this truck from Memphis Equipment. The truck will be a simple, rugged and...

Today, I had the pleasure of touring Memphis Equipment with company president, Mr. Doug Cummings. Doug has been an excellent resource as I considered all the options for a military grade, off road dump truck. I decided to purchase a M929 Dump Truck from Memphis Equipment and the tour was a...

Thanks for all the advice regarding military dump trucks. After considering several options, I have decided to purchase a reconditioned M929 dump truck from Memphis Equipment. The M929 is simple, rugged, dependable and should be ideally suited to use in a location that is hilly, rocky, and...

Point well taken. There are some great resources online about buying your first dump truck. One thing I learned is the truck’s suspension is very important to safely operate the dump body. For example, over-the-road trucks can be converted with a dump body but it will still have the air bag...

I am in the market for a heavy duty off-road dump truck to use at my property TN. The terrain is hilly, rocky and steep in places so I think a 6x6 would be ideal for moving dirt, rock, logs, etc. I am making some building pads and my dump trailer is not cutting it. The trailer sits too low to...