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  1. Scout

    M813

    What's a fair price for an M813 with drop sides? I've looked at dealers in the Northeast, and they are well North of $8k. This is assuming a mechanically sound machine with some minor issues. This machine fits my needs well, but I can't justify $10k for it. Am I dreaming or should I plan to...
  2. Scout

    Traction: Super Singles or Duals?

    Which have the lowest ground pressure and/or best traction (I understand the two are not always the same thing). While I like the aggressive look of super singles, it make the truck really tall to load, and I can't decide if the larger diameter and width of the super singles offsets the effect...
  3. Scout

    What motor is this?

    Yes, Scottsville NY. I see the wrecker sitting behind it. I'm afraid it's going to go for more than I want to spend, and this guy won't let anyone see these vehicles - I tried at least 3 times and got nowhere. I'm ultimately trying to build a huge wood hauler/dump probably with a cargo body...
  4. Scout

    What motor is this?

    It's 20 minutes from my house. I was bidding but stopped chasing when it went over $3,000. The buyer does a ton of e-bay activity (almost 10,000 transactions). Was this truck a steal at $3,600? What's the wrecker worth?
  5. Scout

    5 ton wheelbase differences?

    Yes, that's what I was looking for. A local guy is selling a tractor and a wrecker. I think I would like the additional wheelbase, but am not interested in the wrecker parts. How saleable/desireable are the wrecker pieces if I remove them?
  6. Scout

    What motor is this?

    Can anyone ID this? It's in a 1967 Kaiser-Jeep 5 Ton Tractor.
  7. Scout

    5 ton wheelbase differences?

    Are 5 ton tractors, dump, cargos, and wreckers all the same wheelbase? I'm looking at a '67 5 ton tractor and will probably want to convert it to a dump or cargo body with a hoist. It's hard to tell from photos.
  8. Scout

    Converting Cargo or Tractor to Dump?

    Thank you for the offer. I just found a 5-ton tractor that's about 30 minutes from my house! The listing just says 1967 Kaiser Jeep 5-ton Tractor. Apparently from a collector's stock being sold. Don't know much about it yet. Don't even know what model it is. Did M818's exist in '67? If this is...
  9. Scout

    M817 Dump Truck Height and Empty Wt?

    Can anyone tell me what one of these weighs empty and the overall length and height? Trying to figure out if I can transport one on my 10-ton deckover gooseneck trailer behind an F-450. This would be a GL auction truck - so standard tires, probably no winch.
  10. Scout

    Converting Cargo or Tractor to Dump?

    I'm looking for an M817 Dump with 52" Super-Singles and a winch. Will it be that much easier to find a tractor or cargo 5-ton and put my own dump body on it?
  11. Scout

    New to site - looking for off-road dump truck

    So the M35's do not have power steering? I don't think that's going to cut it in the woods. My payload will probably be more in the 20,000# range. It also looks like I will find a 5 ton in dump truck configuration much easier than a 2-1/2 ton.
  12. Scout

    New to site - looking for off-road dump truck

    New to this site and military vehicles. I've always been drawn to these OD green monsters and appreciated their total function-over-form attitude. Been looking for an excuse, and now I think I may be able to justify one. I have a farm and a couple of medium duty dump trucks - a '76 Chevy...
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