M656 Ford 8X8 5 ton carrier to buy?

antjes27 · Jul 19, 2008

Hi everyone. Does anyone know of someone that might sell a Ford M656 8X8 5 ton carrier? I have heard from others that there might be someone in Eastern Oklahoma that owns one -- does anyone know the person? Please help! I am really trying to purchase one (an original from WWII) as soon as possible.
Thanks everyone.

Stretch44875 · Jul 19, 2008

Don't think you'll find a WW2 one, they were built after. Cranetruck will know when they were built for sure.

hndrsonj · Jul 19, 2008

Hawthorne Tractor in Lake City FL has one, also SECO in Augusta GA has one. Neither is complete and any you find will be big $$$$$.

cranetruck · Jul 19, 2008

There is a road tractor, xm757 in Eastern OK for sale. There was an m656 in Hendersen NV for sale a while back also one in San Diego, all pretty expensive, I'm trying to save up for the one at SECO in GA just to save it from the scrapper.....it's not complete, missing engine, transmission and one axle...the Florida one is too much money ($5,000) and missing the engine and transmission with the cab in bad condition.
They were designed and built by Ford in the mid sixties, very few were built, all in 1969.

bigbee · Jul 19, 2008

one on e-bay

That black and silver "party barge" was on e-bay a while back.

Dale · Jul 20, 2008

I am looking to sell a Ford M56. I am in Redlands, CA. Runs great, has new tires, excellent condition.

antjes27 · Jul 20, 2008

Dale said:
I am looking to sell a Ford M56. I am in Redlands, CA. Runs great, has new tires, excellent condition.

Dale:

do you have some pictures that you can post? How much are you selling the Ford M656 8x8 5 ton carrier for?

bulldog_mack13 · Jul 20, 2008

They painted FOR SALE on it lol , looks like its for sale a while to do that

ARMYMAN30YearsPlus · Jul 20, 2008

What is that party barge a Tatra? It would be an interesting save just paint it green and use it for tours of Haspin

Elwenil · Jul 20, 2008

No, it's a M656. The cargo version of Bjorn's 8x8 tractor.

ldeeoliphant · Mar 28, 2009

M656 Ford 8X8

If anyone is looking for a M656, I have three [3] of them. Two have motor, trany, and running gear. One has Motor, no trany, but has running gear. They are located in central Oklahoma. Can provide picture on reuqest. Email ldeeoliphant@msn.com.

Lonesome715 · Mar 29, 2009

Would it not just be easier to just post photographs here? That way every one can see them and you do not get bothered by tire kickers.

ldeeoliphant · Mar 30, 2009

M 656 Pictures

I'll try to attach some pictures of the three M 656's I have. One does not have a transmission and would be good for parts. L. Dee Oliphant

Lonesome715 · Mar 31, 2009

Oh if I did not have money spent on investments right now.

steelsoldiers · Mar 31, 2009

Dang! It's hard to fine, much less three in the same place. What's the story with the trucks? If I wasn't knee deep in my other project I would be finding a trucker to run to OK! :-D

tennmogger · Mar 31, 2009

Tsk, tsk, gotta finish that bathroom first Chris LOL

Stalwart · Aug 16, 2009

I have one that is in good condition and is going up for sale shortly. four two five 885-5353

m-35tom · Aug 16, 2009

apart from the novelity, why would anyone want one? very poor mileage, low on power, top speed 45 only if you push it real hard. not to mention almost no spare parts anymore and a 40 year old allison 6 speed auto with no overdrive......... oh and a rats nest of plumbing tor the very poor wedge ativated brakes and pressurization. had one.

tom

hndrsonj · Aug 16, 2009

How are they low on power? I thought they had around 240 HP? Never had one or drove one just curious. BTW, Jack's surplus has a take out engine for one.

m-35tom · Aug 16, 2009

they had the highest output lds engine made, i may misremember but i thought 202 hp. but with an automatic and with that weight vehicle about as fast as a non turbo deuce. the slightest hill was also a problem. on the other hand they would go anywhere a tracked vehicle would go.

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