Brand new 1 1/2 ton trailer value

[wreckerman893]

While scrounging through a local bone yard I came across a brand new 1 1/2 ton military trailer.

It was purchased from the manufacturer by a private party and never went to the government.

The owner never used it and it was purchased by the salvage yard at an auction.

It is approx. 8 years old and has never been on the highway.

It does have some surface rust due to sitting outdoors for several years.

I can get it for $500.00. I didn't have my digital camera so no pics. Sorry

I'm thinking that is a good price and that I could make a buck on it if I decide I don't need it.

What say ye fellow members of the brotherhood of Steel Soldiers?

 

[mangus580]

Does it have canvas and bows? A2 style jack? (newer A2 style even?)

 

[jasonjc]

I've seen them in the 300-500 so that sounds good Ive also seen them on ebay 1200.00 but laught at them

 

[wreckerman893]

It was sitting in a briar patch and the skeeters were using me a primary food source so I didn't get a good close look.
It has some type of cover but it didn't look like standard tarp and bows.
It may have had something in it but I was in a hurry and couldn't probe too much.
I'm going back with a machete and my digital camera.
I did see that the tires were brand new and the original paint is still looking good.
If $500.00 is a good price I will probably jump on it and keep it for when I get my truck. Thanks for the replies so far.

 

[emmado22]

If you dont want it, I'll take it. Will pay cash, no kidding, just send some pics and details.

 

[liljohn]

Sounds like a great deal to me. I would snap it up if I were you (but then I'm on the market for such a trailer... )

 

[Djfreema]

I just sold my 68 M105A2 trailer on Ebay. My reserve was $400 and within the last 30 seconds of the auction, I had some snipers battle over it and it went for $1100! I couldnt believe it. Sounds like $500 is a fair deal if its the A2 style.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Holy Smokes! I've given several of them away. Man am I stupid.

 

[poppop]

I have seen several well used ones sell at Fort Stewart recently for very close to that price. I would snap it up.

 

[CGarbee]

Holy Smokes! I've given several of them away. Man am I stupid.

Don't feel bad Kenny, I've been bassically giving them away as well... Got more of them for sale in NC/VA area then buyers..

 

[BigWheelBob]

Holy Smokes! I've given several of them away. Man am I stupid.

Don't feel bad Kenny, I've been bassically giving them away as well... Got more of them for sale in NC/VA area then buyers..

Amen to that!

 

[rdixiemiller]

I bought one here in Ga. at an auction for $100 and tax. A-1, complete with landing gear. Body was a little rough, but serviceable. Lloyd (poppop) actually did my bidding, I was helping my Bro in law on his house.

 

[wreckerman893]

So I guess the consensus it that five hundred bucks for a trailer that has never been used is not a bad deal.
I have a military mission that will take me to within twenty miles of the yard so I may go over and take some pics. I will try to have them posted by Sat.
Thanks for the input.

 

[wreckerman893]

It appears that there is more to this tale than first met the eye. See my new posting under DECON TRAILER.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I can't find the decon trailer thread. Is this trailer an M51 Bio trailer?