m1078 conversion to brush fire truck

[NDT]

Member "Ukraine Train" here carried a 8700 lb lathe in his LMTV (search in LMTV forum). I think the brush truck rollover problems occur when FDs put TWO Beta tank modules in a deuce. I would put the Beta as far forward as you can. Get some U bolts made that go from the bottom of the truck frame all the way to the top of the skid on the Beta.

 

[osagehargraves]

My Fire Department also recently acquired a LMTV. I removed the entire bed, which alone shaved 4300 lbs from my weight. I then make the frame wider which allowed me to mount the tank (same one you have) on the frame with a 3/4" rubber between the tank skids and frame. I have mounted the tank as close to the can as possiable leaving a 24" area to make a place for a man to ride and fight fire. I mounted the tanks with bolts and springs on the front bolts

 

[kiwifarms]

My Fire Department also recently acquired a LMTV. I removed the entire bed, which alone shaved 4300 lbs from my weight. I then make the frame wider which allowed me to mount the tank (same one you have) on the frame with a 3/4" rubber between the tank skids and frame. I have mounted the tank as close to the can as possiable leaving a 24" area to make a place for a man to ride and fight fire. I mounted the tanks with bolts and springs on the front bolts

i have a 1079 and label says box weighs #8600

 

[bikeman]

i have a 1079 and label says box weighs #8600

You have an enclosed shelter as your box, he has an open bed as his box. Of course they aren't going to be close in weight.

 

[Suprman]

I still find it hard to believe the 1078 bed weights over 4000lbs.

 

[osagehargraves]

I still find it hard to believe the 1078 bed weights over 4000lbs.

I was trying to make my original post brief, but just to clarify. The entire bed, spare tire and 6" channel that runs the entire length of the frame was all removed.

But hard to believe or not the exact weight of the bed and all the lift supports that was inside the bed and troop seating weighted exactly 4328 lbs. The truck was weight going into the yard and immediately re scaled after the crane pulled the bed off.

I am attempting make the truck as light as possiable and keep the CG as low as I can on my water tanks. After two tanks and 1,000 gallons of water (if my math is correct lol) I should barely be over the GVWR (like a couple hundred pounds)

 

[bikeman]

Hope you at least kept the spare!

Do you have a larger picture of your profile pic? looks like you got the tanks on there.

 

[osagehargraves]

Hope you at least kept the spare!

Do you have a larger picture of your profile pic? looks like you got the tanks on there.[/QUOTE ]

I hope this worked ........ me and computers arent always friends

 

[kiwifarms]

looks good what i was was saying is that my box weights $8600 so by stripping down his truck he can carry quite a bit plus my box ends up being just short od 12 ft high

 

[Webrep]

Wow I would love to see more pics and more info on how you plan to build it out. Great ideas, you got me thinking

 

[Webrep]

Well its been 3 days of heavy rains and flooding here in MO. Our fire department has been very busy with flooded road crossings and water rescues. The Stewart has earned a new place in our fleet as a water rescue vehicle. We have waded in with the Steward and safely got the job done...**** of an asset. Here are a couple pics and our temp light bar on top.

 

[Webrep]

Couple action shots

 

[bikeman]

Double check the TMs for "Fording Operations" and "After Fording Operations" to make sure you keep your truck FMC. Thank you all for the hard work! Glad she's treating you well!

 

[osagehargraves]

Great Job and Nice Pics. I really think these trucks are gonna be GREAT all around trucks for the fire service and the most versatile trucks so far that we have received.

 

[osagehargraves]

Webrep, here are you some construction pics hope they help

 

[AZK9]

... some construction pics ...

Nice photos! Looking good!!

 

[Webrep]

Looking great, thank you!....see my post today on one just finished by another department

 

[Webrep]

Winsor fire department just finished theirs....

 

[Webrep]

few more Winsor FD

 

[srodocker]

Love these brush trucks!