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M52 Tractor with M172A1 Low Bed

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Hello Boys,

I would ask for your expertise if anyone here can help me.

I have a M52 5-ton tractor and I came across a LowBed M172A1 in excellent condition.

I have read that M172A1 was coupled originally with the 10ton M123.

My question is if I can tow the M172A1 with my M52?

Thanks!
 
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ikalimnos said:
Hello Boys,

I would ask for your expertise if anyone here can help me.

I have a M52 5-ton tractor and I came across a LowBed M172A1 in excellent condition.

I have read that M172A1 was coupled originally with the 10ton M123.

My question is if I can tow the M172A1 with my M52?

Thanks!
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Probably has the larger kingpin?

Itll tow it. The truck can handle it. Safely. Will be a slow go of it though. I towed one last month about 50miles behind my 923 and a double axle dolly and she ran 65 no problem.

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Absolutely. The 5 ton is intended to pull the M172A1, but not at the full 25 ton trailer capacity. There should be a data plate on the trailer listing the derate trailer capacity.
 
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I thought the multi-fuel engined truck's air compressor was underrated for this.

I Know I read it somewhere in a manual.

Are you restricted on width in Greece? The trailer is 115" wide.
 
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I believe the M172s have a removable king pin and the trailer should come with both. It has been years since I had one, but I think the king pin is accessible through a door on top above the king pin.
 
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I believe the M172s have a removable king pin and the trailer should come with both. It has been years since I had one, but I think the king pin is accessible through a door on top above the king pin.
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The king pin has two ends. There is a locking collar that holds it in place.
 
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