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I bolted it in today, it is perfect. Seems extremely heavy duty. Comes with six grade 8 carriage bolts, nuts and thick steel slugs for the carriage bolts (they fit in the frame channel perfect). You do have to grid off all 6 of the rear cross member rivets but its ok as 4 of the hitch bolts...
Given the hilly nature of my property I figured having one that can handle the steep side slopes would be much better. I've rolled my tractor a couple of times on those hills and rolling a 5 ton truck is not on my list of things to do :-)
What was mounted on top of the M923A2? I picked one up recently and its has provisions on the hood to mount something but I don't recall seeing pics or seeing what it was. A shovel?
Great thoughts. I looked at a 923 Cargo yesterday and was having the same thoughts about extending the uprights to get 6'6 clearance inside. If I do that and bolt a heavy duty tool box to the front of the bed I think that will work great, as the tool box and utv should fit nicely.
You bring up a factor that I had considered but then ruled out as I figured they would be about the same for stability. I live in Duvall WA which is very hilly and yes it will be seeing some very off camber situations in the woods on my property. I've rolled my sub-compact tractor more than once.
I'm considering buying a M934A2 (Van) if I can find one. I live way out in the woods (5 acrs) and this would be a great utility vehicle for my property. I already have a tractor, atv etc.. but having a go anywhere vehicle that has secure storage for a complete tool set + chain saw + chains +...