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I have successfully flat towed 5 tons for 300-400 miles without pulling the axles or drive shafts, although I agree pulling the axles would be the safest with the least risk of damage. Don't forget safety chains and air lines to tow each five ton. If you have difficulty towing a M817 with...

Put those little P185s on it and send me a pic!

I am still looking for a transfer case for my M52A2. If you have one you could sell, please let me know. Thanks.

M39 series actually. Aren't they the same?

Today while dowloading a paid-in-full invoice from GL, I clicked on the link to download an excel file of my past GL purchases. WOW, what a surprise. I really spent that much? What about you? EDIT- What started as a humorous thread may actually provide some good insight. This poll is far...

Does anyone have a lead on a 5 ton transfer case near Oklahoma?

Looks great! What is the name of the museum and where can I find info about visiting? Have you posted that before?

Wow, beautiful pics. Those were a long time coming! Definitely worth the wait. [thumbzup]

They come up on a regular basis, but at all parts of the country. Maybe you can get lucky in the future.

Nice progress there. Is this unit going to make it down to Portland?

More pics Jason! Where did you get those from?

What was the 06 price?

After 18 months of empty promises, some pictures of this creature have surfaced. Hopefully, it will not be long now.

Great pic Tom! I posted here for everyone to see. How much weight is shown in the picture? According to the manuals the empty weight of the M819/M270A1 combo is 52,565#. You must be lighter due to the singles and maybe less BII? Can you share any experiences or insight into how the 5 ton...

RE: Re: RE: 5 Tons, trailers and Max GVW Well it sounds like you are set on a 5 ton. I hope it works for you, but I don't personally think it is the right fit for your intended application. For a test run, maybe you can find 3 guys with dueces and towbar all 3 deuces behind a 5 ton. That is...

Re: RE: 5 Tons, trailers and Max GVW At the end of the day, you will just have to determine what matters the most and you will have to make some compromises. Ever heard the saying, "You can't have cheap, good, and fast?" Parts commonality is a good idea, but keep in mind if you...

The low clearance under the steps and fuel tank can be a drag in certain situations. You can relocate all this stuff like others have said/done and/or get some larger tires to increase overall ground clearance.

Re: RE: Pulling an m270a1 trailer Ft. Bragg to Central KY I don't remember the details, but the list was long and thorough. $1200 in fines IIRC. :wink:

An 80,000# gross load is out of the question with a 5 ton. I would keep the gross under 40,000# or you will be greatly disappointed on the road. If you want a military tow rig, then it sounds like you need to step up to a M915 series (or M911 if you plan to get anything really heavy)...

Last year, one fellow member here offered to pick up my M270A1 trailer from GL for me. It did not go well. DOT pulled him over and gave him a long list of citations and then put the rig out of service on the side of the road. Your best bet is to load it on a commercial trailer like Bruce...