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Does anyone know the lifting force of a bridge truck boom? What do the bridge sections weigh? I may have an idea for the boom and would like to know what it is capable of.
There is a TM in the Tech Manuals for the M812 truck and bridge system that gives all the specs on the parts/pieces. I read it, but did not download. From memory, I think the winch is at least 10,000 pounds.
By the way, the truck was running in these photos (at idle) and had only just been started. I think the speedo is original, and only shows 5800 miles or so.
Hey those are great pic's ,explains alot to someone who has not seen one in action. I was actually wondering what the boom would lift not the winch. I was wondering if it had the power to lift a load of dirt,stone if there were a bed attached to it. I will try the TM but have never had any luck opening them.
The TM talks about hooking a 2nd truck to the front of the loading/unloading truck to hold the front on the ground during operations! So I would guess that the boom is strong enough to hoist a load of dirt in a body. How do you plan to handle the height and width issues?
The height is really the only problem for me,as the width can be adjusted by my plasma cutter.I guess I will not be using it for hay rides so the height might be ok,besides it will help spread it from the long drop!
I like your thinking on width problem ! I have a 1953 Bridge truck gasser with flat bed /stake sides . Would like to make it a little narrower in width, but keep the stake pocket locks. I have no boom mast on mine just a 18' flat deck. OSO
Derby, if you're having problems with the TMs here, there is a glitch. When you locate the TM, right click on it and save it to your computer, it will open that way.