Help, what am I looking for.

[diverman555]

Hello everyone, just joined this great site. My wife and I have been going to the Government auctions site for about 2 months and really want to get a truck. So far we like the M925. I was hoping I could get some feedback on what to buy. I guess if I tell you Things we were looking for you could narrow down what truck we should buy. We like the larger motor (HP) in the cummings. We would like the newer technology for best fuel economy. We want the 20,000 lbs winch. We like the single wheel with the 1400x20 tires. Want a truck that will run 65 mph, so we can run 55 without having my foot to the floor drinking fuel. Auto trans, but not necessary. A duece would be fine if we could find these options, but haven't so far. Main use will be traveling, camping, survival, don.t want to get stuck in the snow. Like the newer 8.3 ltr engine. If someone knows what trucks are like this please give me suggestions on what to buy. Please remember I am new at this so please be clear on models, I don't know a lot of the lingo (TLA's) that many use. Thank you in advance for all your knowledge, it is amazing how much most of you know.
Diverman555

 

[cornrichard]

It sounds to me like you actually already know what you want. The 925 series in the a2 variety. I suspect that they are going to get a lot more common at auctions in the next 6-12 months. If you do not have a pressing need I would advise you to wait a little.
The first ones sold will be in the worst shape and go for the most money. People will think they are rare, and they will be, for a couple of months. The people in charge of letting go of assets always get the problem trucks off their books first.
The only thing that bothers me about the 925 is the air brakes. You are going to need a class A, or a cdl to drive them. I already have a big license, and I prefer air brakes once you get used to them. Good Luck, These trucks are a lot of fun.

 

[319]

Check with Derrick. He has an M923 for sale, and he's real close.
M923a1 w/w UPDATED/REDUCED/MUST SELL - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

 

[Rattlehead]

You're in Michigan, as long as you don't use it commercially, you don't need a CDL.

If by chance you're considering a tractor, I have a 900-A2 series for sale, along with a trailer that has a knuckeboom crane on it. If a cargo truck fits your needs better, Derrick has the only one that I know of for sale locally.

tractor
1989 M932A2 tractor and knuckleboom crane trailer for sale, $23k OBO - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

 

[73m819]

still with the 900s you wont see 65, 50-55 is about it

 

[diverman555]

Hey thanks guys,
all the info I can get will help. didn't know I did not need a cdl in Mich, and sent Derrick a note. Thank you
Diverman

 

[diverman555]

Hey thanks guys,
all the info I can get will help. didn't know I did not need a cdl in Mich, and sent Derrick a note. Thank you
Diverman