CMI LOAD KING XM1076 trailer?? Anyone own/use one? Need Feedback!!!

[61sleepercab]

I have been seeing CMI LOAD KING XM1076 trailer dollies for sale but cannot find any info on these trailers.

Do they resemble running gear of M989A1 drop center trailer? I cannot tell if air bagged or springs for suspension.

Has anyone owned or modified one for hauling???

I need something drop centered and believe these could be modified without much trouble?? Thanks Mark

 

[paradeduty]

They are probably very similar to the production M1076 trailers by Oshkosh. They have 3 axles and the single front is "platform" steering. Don't really think this would be very conducive to modification to "drop center" as I believe that the frame is basically straight and sits easily 5 feet off the ground. Plus you would have to reengineer the rear suspension to drop an axle. The M989A1 is a special bird. Very specific application caused its design. Good for what it was for (rocket pods) but some say bad for everything else! Cool trailer though.

 

[61sleepercab]

Thanks for the input on the trailers. I dabble with antique equipment and old engines including a portable Meadows Mill grist mill. A display would weigh about 2 ton and it would be a better display for the public if it was at a lower eye level.

One idea is for a chilli/bbq pit on wheels with some field ovens and burners for cooking sides. I like the M989 design but do not like the prices. These Load King frames are a lot cheaper and the frame could be cut vertically and plated to drop the center frame section.
I have a M925 6x6 as a toter of what ever I can find to work with. Mark