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Bjorn,
That is interesting, considering that I have never seen 5/8 chain used on the 20Kwinch. It is always 1/2" chain. That being said, G70 chain (as specified) has a minimum breaking strength of over 45k. That gives the proper working load safety factor for WINCHING, not lifting, of 2 to 1...
Your local truck supply, usually is also a trailer supply. THe ring that you need is the 120,000 pound rated or larger. They are standard and will fit the 5-ton hitch properly. OR check with your suppliers for a Holland Dealer they stock these.
Hope this helps.
The front winch on a 5-ton uses 5/8" rope, 6x19 class. Typical winch has 200 feet of rope and the wrecker has 280 feet. THe 280 is all the rope that you want to put on them. GI rope was fiber core, the recommended replacement is IWRC. Be sure that the spelter is properly atttached, that will...
For anyone interested in making a group run. We are mustering at the LOWES on Highway 120 (Dallas Highway) at Barrett Parkway at 09:30, Friday morning. We will take a leisurely ride to Peachtree City. All are welcome to participate, green iron not required.
We will be mustering at the West...
Guys,
We are heading down on Friday morning after the morning rush. Will be coming coming out of Marietta. We will have at least Squirt-Truck, with trailer and other trucks and such in tow, Dumpster from Jasper plans to drive the M51 and meet with us for the ride. If we can all get together...
Glad to see ya'll looking at electric fans for the trucks. Why not put the fan on the engine side? Then the truck looks stock.
They work great, much less noise, more power, less pump bearing wear. Yes, better warm up time also...
Guys,
A friend of mine is looking for a plain old OD canvas cab top for an M35. Does not need to be new, just in good shape. Anyone hae a secondary top they want to part with? His truck is a worker, not a looker, he plans a hard top sometime in the future but is in need of a top now. He even...
Ryan,
Cut the plates to fit the bumper profile, add an angle along the fender end to step up to the bumper height and provide mounting location wothout damaging the fenders. This makes a great working surface. ( I have plates made like this for Squirt..) If you want to form it into a box, hinge...
Dave,
They are air over hydraulic and conversion should be very simple. No treadle valve involved, just a hydraulic master, the air boost is proportional to the applied master pressure.
The standard 800 series power steering has MUCH loose motion without hydraulic pressure. It is a zero feedback steering system, totally hydraulic, but with mechanical intervention for hydraulic failure. Very typical of industrial equipment and a trademark of the ROSS system. If it is spot on...
The payload is 18,000#, GVW is 24,000# I am in NW Georgia. I have has 21,000# on it and it was just fine and happy. The ramps when folded flush up with the main deck and make it a 24' for cargo.
Let me think about the rest..
Jason,
Hiding under all that nasty old 24078 paint with the funny lettering essing up the sides.
Had to look twice in the leaves to be sure it was still there...........
This trailer only has electric brakes, but is capable of lockiing tires with a M561 loaded..Great puller but it goes alost...