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The power rectifier reduces the 24 volt system from the charging/starting circuit to 12 volts for the cab 12 volt system. The unit is located under the battery box. We tied into it directly top supply voltage to our two way radio. Ed

That water truck is awesome, nice work

Hi all, Have not posted for a while but we have very happy with the truck so far. So much so that we just bought two more 2010 models from Wisconsin and should be getting delivery sometime next week. We had an unfortunate accident with one of the 10 wheel osh Kosh trucks and it was totaled, so...

5 Ton Plow tuck This is 1 of two 5 tons we ran as a plow truck for 10 years here. It was an animal and never got stuck. I loved these trucks although they are not as comfortable to operate as the newer chassis. This had a Mack 210 HP diesel and a standard 5 speed with high low transfer case. We...

Here are some before and after pictures of an AWD Osh-Kosh we purchased from an air base in Italy a couple years ago. This has an Allison 5 speed as well but the hydraulics are run off from a live pto coupled to the engine crank adapter on the front of the engine. We have never had high temp...

The transmission gauge in the cab ran on the green and yellow, never in the red. The engine temp was high as well indicating that both need to be adjusted. I have looked into an auxiliary cooler for the Allison tranny and think this will be the best option. We never travel above 25 mph while...

Some more pics

We had our maiden voyage with the truck last week and are impressed with its performance. One concern is the high temperature the transmission seems to run at while pushing the plow and wing. With a single speed transfer, we have no options to reducing gearing like our other trucks with a high...

We are making great progress on the truck. I wish I had more time to post our progress, but here are a few.

We are pulling the M-916 into the shop to start working on it. I have called Daimler Truck and talked with their design engineer. The PTO is activated by a switch in the cab but is controlled by the engine ECM to shut off at 1,200 rpm. A simple re program at the dealer will allow us to operate...

Where are you guys with these M916's getting your parts from? Local dealer says he does not understand the part numbers.

I have to admit, I am a little intimidated by the electronics on it, All of our other builds have been on older chassis and straight forward. The sensor on the front for the collision system has to go or at least be relocated to make room for the plow hitch. One thing I need to know, can I run...

I am the public works director for our Town and have been purchasing Federal Surplus property for almost 20 yr. Everything from dozers, loaders and trucks. Our small town of 1,000 people has not purchased a new truck since 1997. We have been buying military 5 tons, Osh -Kosh Mixer Chassis and...

We were fortunate to receive a 2009 M916A3. I have been looking for one for about a year now to come through the surplus yard. We scored this one from FT. Drum NY last week. 852 original miles. I mean this thing is brand new. Series 60 gen IV Detroit Diesel 400+ Hp, Allison 4070 tranny...

I hope this is in the right section of the Forum, I have a chance to pick up a sweet looking 916A1 through Federal Surplus Property and know nothing about them. We have been running Mack 5 tons for years and are ready to upgrade. This Truck has 40,000K on it and is complete and running. 400...