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For 30k you will want an RGN low deck. That is a big excavator IMO. F plates can get away with a lot, but simple physics will tell you that heavy weight on the pintle hook will off weight the steering axle. Where placing weight on a properly located 5th plate will not. Dont run it in low range...

Do the TMs have gear ratios? I always thought they were what the civilian world called a "service manual", more so than a specification and capacity manual. But I'll figure out how to work thru one if I find the right one.

Thanks. That's the same problem I am having. It does not seem to be an easy bit of info to find.

Hi all. I found while searching here, that most threads about the LVS system were posted here in 5 ton and up. So I hope it's ok to ask another question about them? I did find a very detailed spec page listed here back in 2008 I think it was, for the MK48. It gave the axle brand as Eaton and...

Ya, I imagine war is easy on'm. For my use, I am not pulling a 30 ton trailer with whatever support eq thru ruts and rocks like the truck was made to do. I'm just motoring along over wet soils with a couple ton of pesticide. And,...going down the road at about 35mph, it handles fine. I thought I...

Would duals work? I am running dual 14.00s on one of my 931s.

Wow. Awesome thread. I tried my best to read each reply, but sometimes, I have to admit, my brain just can not catalog all the good points. So please forgive me if I ask a repeat question. As I understand from this thread, those that do not want "auto engage" when going into low can remove the...

The rear most axle has a turnbuckle on each side and slipper springs. So tension is pretty easy. Release the tension and remove the outside set of tires, and the tracks are easily removed and installed.

To save some time, I'll link to a picture thread of the build parts of the 16.00s on the rear axle here. this is how they attach. And a couple of them on the rear most axle. If this works, then I will put them on the front driver as well. Then I bought an extra pair of 14.00s for the...

I have to say that I am a bit confused. A person that owns a military truck gets feelings hurt from a couple comments? I mean to each their own and all that. But just seems a conflict of attitude is all. But when comments are made about my 931s, I just say "it's people like you that are the...

I'm now the proud owner of two M931s. Just received the one on 16.00s and had a couple spacers around so I added them to the front driver and flipped the rear drivers to inset. Yes, they do rub a small bit when cornering, but for now, they will work just fine. I need the flotation is why. I have...

I dont really know. I'd think that perhaps some of the oil field transports could use something like it, but they may require newer vehicles that meet other standards etc. Utilities that maintain towers and stuff out in the woods and places that are not accessable with wheeled rigs should be...

I have a hitch plate for the back end that will have several 2.5" receiver tubes for any hitch height. I left the truck as close to original as I could. I plan to leave the 24volt light plug and all just as it is and run led lights on the equipment. I have a 60 amp 24/12 volt reducer that I am...

I built the rig in my avitar picture back in 2002. It was dubbed "Donzilla" by my friends. I have dismantled it and reconfigured much of the parts for project "Toyzilla". I'll locate my toyzilla pics later. But ya, slippage can be an issue, and time will tell how bad it is with this rig. I...

Yes, the guide blocks in the center of the track belts is for tracking only. Drive power is friction on front and rear. The rear track belts are from a caterpillar 65 farm tractor. They are heavily reinforced belts with cables and webbing. The fronts are basically conveyor belting with traction...