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XM818WOW

I have the chance to bid on a XM818 locally and would like info that would help make a decision as to how much to bid . So far i can only look at this truck through a fence. i'm attempting to set up a time to look closer and run this unit. It looks alot like my M51A2w/w but has some differences. the most obvious is air cleaner is on left side. do these use multifuel engines ? Its a rag top and It comes with a tandem axel tanker trailer! It all appears to be in good shape. any help with what to watch for and /or what it's worth would be appreciated. I dont mind giving fair price just dont want this latest bite from the big green bug to make me do somthing stupid. thanks.
 

Desert Rat

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If the tanker is stainless steel and the truck is in good running order be prepared to go with a minimum of $7K to $10K to get it. It may well go higher, MUCH higher. The canister being on the driver's side means she has a Cummins 250 engine. I've been looking at a set-up like this for some time. I have a tractor lined up, a much older one, and am looking for a reasonable tanker. The stainless ones are very expensive to get.
 
got the truck and trailer. drove it home today without any problems as long as i did not use the brakes. seems like a good runing unit! i dont know if its common or not but this tractor has a 5 speed overdrive tranny. over all looks to be in good shape. trailer has a 2 cyl eng. that runs a pump for fuel del. its all there minus the fuel del hoses. it was a blast driving it home. stopped 3 times on the way to check things out and drew quite a number of people each time. due to noise level in cab my ears are still ringing because i forgot my earplugs ! thanks to all that take the time to respond to my many ?'s.
 
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