Mounting a PLS Tankrack

[M1075]

I got to use a few pieces of equipment today to set a PLS tankrack (water distributor) on a bridge truck chassis. After tipping the module over at first , we finally engineered a way to get it loaded for a test fit. I think this project is going to turn out nicely.

 

[Cdub]

Outstanding............I hope the test fit works out well for ya..........Good Luck with the project.....~

C'dub

 

[emmado22]

Is that tank rack made in the UK? Looks like the one I had at Ft Hood several years ago as a test project...

 

[maddawg308]

Will the bridge truck be able to handle the weight of all that water? I remember a thread recently about a Dodge water truck and it had very little power going up/down hills when loaded with water...

 

[M1075]

Will the bridge truck be able to handle the weight of all that water? I remember a thread recently about a Dodge water truck and it had very little power going up/down hills when loaded with water...

Yes, I posted about the Dodge. With the tank loaded (5,000 gallons) it is definitely a no go! I plan to move that tank to a M911. NEIOWA and I have been investigating this possibilty.

For the bridge truck, I removed the complete bridging assembly and it now resembles the M812A1 truck chassis. The M812A1 has a highway payload of 26,000# and cross country payload of 16,000#. Fully loaded, my payload will be between those numbers.

 

[M1075]

Is that tank rack made in the UK? Looks like the one I had at Ft Hood several years ago as a test project...

No, the rack was made in Ohio, but we have discussed these before and I think you tested them. I did see one nearly identical at Fort Hood (2-3 years ago). There are 2 models, with one being 2000 gallons and one being 3000 gallons. Got any pics or info from the testing?