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  1. Vintage iron

    5 ton hook lift system install

    Sizing and design of a system is not a big issue. It has been done before. The good news is a found a Knuckle boom cheap. So I will use the knuckle boom to load/unload and have the dump bed for hauling bulk material. It has a 17' reach and 2750lbs at full reach. That should handle most of my...
  2. Vintage iron

    5 ton hook lift system install

    I have decided to go with a dump hoist at this point. I am on a budget right now, But I will be looking into it again soon!
  3. Vintage iron

    5 ton hook lift system install

    I have found a bunch of MK 18 trailers. They are not the MK 18A1 trailers with the hooklift, but the MK 18 trailers is a amazing too. The ones I found are almost unused. one in FLA and two in Michigan. They are going for around $4500. each. The is a deal considering they have two drive axles...
  4. Vintage iron

    5 ton hook lift system install

    I believe that it is the MK 18 trailer that has the self loading capacity. I seen a post by Snakehead. I will look into M812 and M945 too. I think these are a little harder to find, but more information is always better. Thanks guys!
  5. Vintage iron

    5 ton hook lift system install

    I can't find any! I have looked at gov auctions too. Any help here?
  6. Vintage iron

    5 ton hook lift system install

    I have seen most of the posts on the HEMTT PLS system and the military use of the multi lift and hook lift. I would use one of those if I could find one at the right price! I will post up pictures and drawings during the build. I am going to keep it simple and light as possible.
  7. Vintage iron

    5 ton hook lift system install

    I bought my truck to use on my farm for general use and for recreation. I have a M813 with a winch and NTC 250. I have been looking for a dump body for my truck and found one on Tenn. But I don't think, a dump body is going to cut it any more. I am thinking of building a Hook lift for my M813...
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