5 ton tractor with multifuel, MA

[chevyCUCV]

A scrap yard got a hold of a 5 ton tractor today. It has the multifuel engine.

I started it(easily), let it idle and build pressure. The brakes dont work. Claimed brake line blown, also told it runs and drives, moved around yard at slow speed.

I am kicking myself for not bidding it up.

New owner was happy at his purchase price and informed me he was to "cut it up." I recommended he sell.

Hoping to save the truck, it is priced fairly. Hoping someone wants a 5 ton tractor with multifuel.

Will connect any serious interests with info in PM's.

 

[gimpyrobb]

No brakes with that tanker on it? Wow.

 

[quickfarms]

No brakes with that tanker on it? Wow.

I wonder if the trolley valve still works the trailer brakes

 

[AMGeneral]

Any chance you could get pics of the engine ?

That looks like it may have a 673 Mack in it,not doubting your word,but the exhaust and intake plumbing scream early Mack install.

PM sent

 

[vtdeucedriver]

What auction was it on??? **** it, I hope he dont scrap it!!

 

[chevyCUCV]

Local auction.

I am going back tomorrow to get my winnings, i will take a better look at it if it has not been removed yet.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

do I want to know what it sold at?

 

[chevyCUCV]

edited out prices


I missed my chance for a deal.

 

[chevyCUCV]

Checked it over today. Does have the Mack engine in it. Oil is clean and full.
Radiator is low.

Talked to owner and operator. Basically its been sitting around the yard for 2 plus years. Just being started and moved when ever needed.
There are plenty of bee's hives and little spots of rust which show.

Time to start reading up on brake system and pricing out parts

 

[vtdeucedriver]

Did you buy it?? Save that truck!

 

[Old Lincoln County Iron]

Do what you can to save it! Regardless, it deserves better than to be cut up.

 

[chevyCUCV]

No i have a couple days to make a move. Guy is being friendly/ willing to help me out since a few people put in a good word for me.

My problem is, i am not ready for a truck this size. No place to store it or work on it. I really dont want to get a dead 5 ton in my driveway, i would never hear the end of it.
And i only have class B, so a tractor is pretty useless to me


I guess i could get it and bob it and put on a deuce bed

 

[ixpacman]

Without trailer you can drive legally but brakes would be helpful.

 

[Old Lincoln County Iron]

Buy it and resale it, or trade it. Anything to save it. I have only seen 3 Mack powered 5 tons in New Mexico in all the years I've been into MV's, so atleast out here its a rare truck.

 

[AMGeneral]

Checked it over today. Does have the Mack engine in it. Oil is clean and full.
Radiator is low.

Talked to owner and operator. Basically its been sitting around the yard for 2 plus years. Just being started and moved when ever needed.
There are plenty of bee's hives and little spots of rust which show.

Time to start reading up on brake system and pricing out parts

I thought so,that exhaust setup was the first that came out on the early Mack repowers/factory produced trucks,it used the same muffler and tailpipe as the gassers.

If you decide you don't want it,I'll definetly take a chance on getting it further south.It's only 870 miles or so.

 

[Monkeyboyarmy]

I was just wheeling my Mack around in the mud yesterday. It's true what they say....once you go Mack,you never go back.

 

[Mack Attack]

How much for it ? No brakes ! Where is it ? Shipping/freight/delivery ?M/A

 

[Mack Attack]

We had 6 M50 series 5tons on the family farm, 2 Gasser's and 4 Mack's of which only 3 Mack's were correct ! The 4th had a bad 673-T so it got swapped out with a turbo charged 711 Mack diesel This rig would look great on ten brand new 11R24.5 radial T831's, With a nice coat of RED paint. M/A

 

[chevyCUCV]

Update for any interested people. Talked to vintageiron today about the truck, will likely get his help with getting the truck road worthy if i purchase.

Talked to the scrap yard owner today, he has had an unbelievable amount of interest in the truck. Even a 4000 dollar offer, but i still have rights to it.

Tomorrow i will go to give a final inspection and test drive, if all is well besides brakes(and being 50 years old) I'll lay out the cash

 

[chevyCUCV]

Truck is GONE

Anyone want to guess what happened