Civillian Life for a Retired 5 ton Steel Soldier

[x-ray]

While I am typing this note, I noticed the town is working out one of its Military trucks about 100 yds away from me directly accross the street.

Looks like a 5 ton to me, but I'm not so familiar with the 5 tons. They have about 6 ex military trucks (2.5 ton and 5 ton) usually use them for brush clearing and rough road work, Today its just helping clear the ditches a little deeper.

Guys that work for the town already came over and shot the breeze about my M109 sitting in the driveway. These trucks attract guys like flies on stink - so advice to any women seeking men, just get an Army truck.

They told me the town can't kill these trucks, they just keep going.

Nice to see them still in service.

 

[deuceman51]

It's an M817 5 ton dump. I love mine and use the heck out of it.

 

[R Racing]

Sweet !! Were is brockport ?

 

[mdlbldrmatt135]

It's a little NW of Rochester Ny

 

[x-ray]

Its the township of Clarkson, just a little north of Brockport Village. I live in the town of Clarkson, but have a Brockport zip code. about 25 minutes west of Rochester, NY.

I'm hoping they feel the need to upgrade and sell these off someday. Even if they are beat, could be a good source of spares.

 

[davidkroberts]

sure doesnt look too beat up.... they must have a decent maintenance program

 

[jimmcld]

I wish our town were so frugal. I can remember when I was a kid, they had an old surplus Power Wagon that could do anything. Now all they have is new Peterbuilt trucks. I wonder who pays for them?

 

[wreckerman893]

I wonder who pays for them?

We the People. By that I mean the honest taxpayers...not the entittlement minded leaches than never have and never will contribute to the common good.

 

[KsM715]

They told me the town can't kill these trucks, they just keep going.

Are you sure those were properly trained city maint. employees?


Nice to see there are still some out there that take pride in their machines.