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It definitely makes a lot easier dumping and less turning to dump dirt. I ain't getting rid of it anytime soon!

@porkysplace - yeah it has been a handy feature. I was surprised to see the 955s configuration when I first saw it. You can't see it in the picture but it also has the d4e winch on the back and a bunch of other options. Some on here think it might have been a railroad machine due to it's...

Another trip in the books and the barn is finally finished. The temporary barn will cover my equipment for a few months while we dig out the hill to build my permanent 30x50 metal pole barn. All materials will be reused somewhere so no waste. Also a pretty epic pull off when the crane truck...

Well Dad went down and did some hurricane prep like boarding up windows and making sure everything was tied down just in case. He also looked at the IP on the 816 and I am very happy to report that the issue was simple. Thanks to Simp5782 a.k.a Wes for his input on the possible cause which...

Gents, My dad and I went to my property this weekend and got some work done, the wrecker was pretty integral and did not let us down. started easy and did all the heavy lifting we needed it to do. We went to pack up Sunday before I go TDY for the next two months and truck started fine...

Wes, Great idea, I don't have one of those yet but it's on the list now. I have a canvas operator cover which makes things very nice. Tennessee has some hot summers.

Finally began ordering the basic issue items for the wrecker...found this little guy on sale for too cheap to pass up. Any other recommendations for the truck, I also have the lifting poles and winching legs on my list to buy. Going down hopefully next weekend to do some clean up /...

Last weekend did not go as planned due to the sup-tropical storm in Florida...we received a lot of rain from the edges of the storm and our red Tennessee clay turned into jelly. Even the Cat was sliding around. We did get quite a bit of dirt work done on Friday with the Cat and Ford. The 816...

Wes, thanks for those I didn't even know about the mto16. I like the m345 and know where I can get one for $2k but it's heavy at 10k empty. Big job before trailer is to get the wrecker 100% road worthy.

@tobyS and Simp5782, you guys are answering all my questions, and I agree with you tobyS that the M1061 is probably a better fit for me right now as I am moving less equipment and more materials like steel roof parts and general lumber. I would love something I could tow with my 3/4' Burb but...

@tobys and simp5782 - that's right it does have a hydraulic side dump bucket. It should be a pretty useful option while digging out our hill to put in my barn. Eventually I want to get a clamshell bucket for the front as well. I also loved the m322 trailer but it was pretty high and I don't...

Last week Simp5782 aka Wes helped me moved my new to me track loader to the property, he did a great job so if you need help hauling hit that man up. I wish I had gotten pictures of his truck and trailer it was pretty awesome. I also picked up a 22x26 military heavy tarp for temporary cover...

So I finally was able to peal away from work for a weekend and do some work to the 816 and cabin. Truck fired right up, I adjusted the idle to correct level and installed a new throttle cable and also found a replacement rear winch(Thanks Ferroequinologist!) We also moved the Suburban work...

So it has been little while since I've been able to work on the wrecker, military life has gotten in the way. I'm getting ready for an extended tdy so I have just been compiling parts for our next trip down. The plan of action for next trip is: - Unwind/ correctly wind the front winch -...

Got a lot of work done with the truck this weekend but as always have a few more to-do items and questions for the SS army. We swapped out all the belts and hoses (radiator removed made it much easier) and we also changed all the fluids on the truck. I was able to get the tach working (the...

Dad and I are planning another trip to the property to get it ready for the M51 (if I buy it), With that in mind we are going to do all new hoses on the crane truck and Cummins 250. I know the lower radiator hose is formed and I found the upper as well. I searched but have not been able to...

CSM Davis - Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I am not ready to buy a new winch yet but should be soon. I will get in touch then. Another question do you know how much the rear winch weighs for lifting purposes?

Red, as usual the advice is much appreciated! I would like to go with a winch again since I have heavy equipment (Cat D4 size dozer and Cat 955 Loader) among other heavy things that could get stuck in our mountainous escape and there is NO WAY a traditional tow truck or wrecker is getting back...

Well good and bad news from our last visit to work on the truck and property. Quite a bit of fog but GOOD news the front winch key was to blame for a inoperable front winch (Thanks Red for the info!):goodjob: and the truck started right up after sitting for about a month and a half. We drained...

Sorry for getting back to you guys so late, work has been crazy and I have been TDY most of the month. @TobyS - we have about 50 acres... we haven't cut any logs. we did use the truck to replace some missing or damaged roof and second floor panels. @Red - Thanks for the heads up! new key...