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  1. JBmerchantmarine

    Towing a commercial trailer with an M-series 5-Ton

    I was sort of thinking that , 11,000 lbs is a lot of weight just empty. Most of the 12 ton Air braked civilian tag trailers I have been looking at weigh in at almost half that , plus with the folding ramps , ect , easier to load or unload equipment. If I remember correctly from the spec sheet on...
  2. JBmerchantmarine

    Towing a commercial trailer with an M-series 5-Ton

    What about using a M989A1 trailer as an equipment hauler? Would this be a real dumb idea? I would think beyond the obvious issue of ease of loading / unloading equipment, that the next issue would be little tongue weight on the hitch , I wonder how that would affect the towing. After doing a...
  3. JBmerchantmarine

    Towing a commercial trailer with an M-series 5-Ton

    I definitely agree in regards to the taxes , I live in Maine everything is expensive. I was glad to hear from my local town clerk that I can go in and get a "booster" to up the weight registration for the truck on a month by month basis. And the route planning is definitely the way to go ...
  4. JBmerchantmarine

    Towing a commercial trailer with an M-series 5-Ton

    It sounds like I might be ok, as long as speed is not my primary concern, which brings me to my next issue. I remember finding a link at one time to a adapter or converter that can be used to plug the civilian trailer into the connecter on the rear of the truck, but now I'm having trouble...
  5. JBmerchantmarine

    Towing a commercial trailer with an M-series 5-Ton

    I really appreciate the honest advice. I have only really used the truck around my own property so far hauling slash , stumps and loads of clay for fill. For stuff like that it is really an awesome vehicle. I took it down a couple dirt roads close to my home and like wreckerman said , the hills...
  6. JBmerchantmarine

    Towing a commercial trailer with an M-series 5-Ton

    I hope this is the correct place to post a question regarding hauling a civilian tag trailer with a 5 ton. I purchased a m929 dumptruck and am interested in purchasing a civilian tag trailer such as a 12 to 20 ton dual tandem axle trailer to tow a small 5 to 6 ton excavator and / or a bulldozer...
  7. JBmerchantmarine

    Ether start system...... Refill Process?

    Just trying to help , I know the facts about diesels, no amount of ether is good for them. Sure a little now and then won't destroy it , but it's much better to start an engine that has been warmed rather than cold iron. basically that's what you're doing if you have to use ether , cold...
  8. JBmerchantmarine

    Ether start system...... Refill Process?

    Hi All, I'm new to the site here at SS , but not so much new to diesels. I would stay away from using ether at all costs , I have to agree with Danl here , block heater for cold weather starting would be the way to go. I also live up in Maine and have seen many a nice engine ruined by someone...
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