going rate for an 818

[cruz]

anyways I am tossing around the idea of selling my 818, and trailer.

the 818 has 7000 miles on rebuild in 1992 and 400 hours.

I have 5500 into the set + pickup costs, so maybe 6000 total. I'm not trying to make money but I'm not going to lose money on it, it can sit in my barn if nothing else.

the reason for possibly selling it is I DON'T use it, and registration and insurance aren't worth it for something I just look at and take for an occasional drive. the deuce is much more useful.

also there are no problems and I drove it home 300+ miles, and then picked up a trailer 600+ miles round trip with no problems.

pic is when gl pic from 12/2008, I can take more pics of trailer and tractor if anyone is interested.

 

[jwaller]

lately so many are coming out that they are under and around 2k.

 

[Bobert]

You could try putting up one of those crazy ebay ads for your rare army monster semi. Some of those sell. Might be worth a shot.

Maybe call it a toy hauler for the $100k tow rig crowd.

 

[OldGoat]

lately so many are coming out that they are under and around 2k.

I was going to bid on three that were close by if they went cheap, cheap. Two sold for $3100 & one for $2300 plus fees (the 10% + sales tax) and all of the gl crap that goes with it.

 

[srodocker]

i saw a m818 heading south on I5 on a flatbed in wa state anyone lay claim to it?

 

[Alredneck]

Just because they are bought on the auction for 2k or whatever doesnt mean the truck is worth that much. Heck I got less than a grand in all my 5tons and most of the the deuces. 4500 -8000 is a reasonable request depending on your target market. To us cheap ( frugal, whatever ) folks we not put up an offer. Look for folks in the forestry business, also house movers. If you find the right market you might even double the high number. Look at what the major surplus companies ( Memphis, Saturn, Boyce, ETC ) sell their trucks at and see the price difference from them versus a private seller. Also check craigslist and the local paper to see if anyone is selling the same vehicle for a comparison. Last shoot high so if you get a lower offer you are not as disappointed. Also lots of folks are suffering from the economy so be prepared to sit on it! By the way goodluck in your endeavours!

 

[djimmy31]

I wish I could find the smoking 1000 dollar 5 ton deal. Thats really really cheap.

 

[OldGoat]

I wish I could find the smoking 1000 dollar 5 ton deal. Thats really really cheap.

I have not had any luck like that. The only ones that I have seen for 1k or so are the trucks that are considered scrap from the military, at least in the Ohio Ky, Ind region.

 

[hoopsoft]

Maybe a year ago you could get a $1K 5 ton, I haven't seen any 5 tons go for less than 3K within the last two months, unless they were total pieces of junk.

 

[Andy1234]

There's one on ebay w/ a buy-it-now of $3850. M818 Military 6x6 diesel semi, like a M35a2:eBay Motors (item 160375222242 end time Nov-10-09 15:04:09 PST)

It's not mine, and I don't know the seller, just saw it and thought I'd pass it on. It's in Louisville, KY, so it's a decent drive for you.

I recently sold one for $7K+ w/ 14.00 XL's and some extras, so $4K for a stock M818 seems reasonable.

Andy

 

[decodeme2]

I will sell you a dozen m818's for $3,500 each..!...
Heck, i can make you a package deal if you buy more than 1..
call if interested..kevin 301.922.2009 cell anytime. located in maryland.
email decodeme@verizon.net
for more pics..I got a couple with winches..!

 

[clpo]

No wonder we can find any of those $2000 deuces out west. You got 'em all tied up back east!! Not fair!!

 

[maliboo66]

pics

I know what an 818 looks like but could we get some pictures of the wenches please hahahaha

 

[maliboo66]

any bobbed 5 tons?

Are any of your 5 tons bobbed?

 

[Alredneck]

I wish I could find the smoking 1000 dollar 5 ton deal. Thats really really cheap.

I bought 4 5tons and a deuce tanker last year about this time off a GSA auction out in OK. All ran but all had a issue or two. Painted red but still 5tons, 3 were M54s ( I got one for $250 ) 1 M814 ( giant water pump on back with air cooled winsconsin gasser drive ) no bed. M35 had a 1500gal tank on it no pumps. ( and no its not a real M49 ) When I buy trucks im in no rush so if they dont go for the price I want then let them go. Wish CUCVs were cheaper. I dont have a truck more than 1600 in it, well beside pickup costs. Bought a real niced 86 international 4door 2 1/2ton truck for 1051.00 using it to haul stuff to give the ole dodge a break. Its not fast but get the job done it caame with a 6.9l use to belong to the texas air national guard. 38000 on the clock.

 

[Warthog]

I bought 4 5tons and a deuce tanker last year about this time off a GSA auction out in OK.....

So your the one I was bidding against......LOL

I got two Deuce parts trucks out of the same auction. One ended up running and the other has sacrificed itself many times over so others may continue on.

 

[OldGoat]

I forgot about the GSA, they are cheap. None have been near me though. Most look like scrap metal IMO. A 818 just sold today (lot 5403 id 4796) on the GL site for $6802 plus 10% plus tax plus all of the euc gl pleasures you can handle. (unknown running condition was a plus for the challenge seekers haha ).