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CARNAC has given me a 2002 year of manufacture for one of my M35A3 trucks. Maybe the "manufacture date" from the Army database is something like a put in service date instead.
Those M1076 trailers are really sweet. I would suggest you look into getting a M1077 flatrack which you can use as a standard flatbed or you can also secure 20' containers on. You can also get a dump module for the trailer. With your M984 you could actually use it to haul and dump 20 yards of...
The gears are the same, but the vehicle weight is a little less with a tractor. I know my M818 ran very well (about 60 mph) with 395 tires and a little less loaded.
I definitely do not recommend large tires on a 5 ton if you are going to be pulling any load at all. I know a (stock) M813 with 14R20s can barely make 50 mph with a decent load.
I recommend you read post #2 and post #10 in this thread...
Thanks for the compliments, I'm anxious to see how well it performs. :jumpin:
It didn't happen without a lot of input/advice from many trusted advisors on here. Also, Jondale was the primary fabricator that made it happen. Props up to him! [thumbzup]
With the high cost and short life span of a 1 ton 4x4, it was time to modifiy a M35A3 for serious ranch work. This truck has a 3000# cake/cube feeder and a hydraulic hay bed for loading and unrolling round hay bales. Rear locker, front hubs, and 100amp battery equalizer were also added.
Yes, the M939A1 or A2 wheels are also a great option, but just hard to find for a reasonable price. I have been running FMTV wheels on my 5 tons and M915A1s with the standard 395/85R20 tires for several years. Improved road speed, off-road capability, with no major impact to power! I sell a...