Dump bed from m51 on m211

[Zaddict]

C an a bed from a m51 5ton fit on m211?

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

It can be made to work. It is very heavy for the chassis which will limit the payload.

 

[Zaddict]

Thanks for the information. Any idea where I might find a dump bed for a m211? I am trying to modify a cargo bed and add ram from later model dump truck.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Your best bet would probably be to add an aftermarket setup to a stock m211/m35a2 cargo bed. The PTO accessory drive that runs the hydraulics on a stock GMC dump truck (m215) is on the driver's side while 5 ton dump trucks like the m817 and m51 have the input on the passenger side so that would be something to keep in mind.

 

[rosco]

The 215 also had a shorter frame & fuel tank, as I remember. If the truck had a winch, then it would have an accessory drive for the dumps hydraulics that mounted to the original PTO, which was all special.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I've got the correct PTO with accessory drive and the cab controls for a GMC dump truck if you want to use a somewhat stock setup. As I mentioned though you'd need to get a hydraulic pump on the drivers side to make it function without a ton of extra work.

 

[M543A2]

How about putting the lift from a farm grain truck under your bed?

 

[USMC 00-08]

I'm not sure if you are wanting to stay with the military look or just want a G749 with a dump bed, but I just remembered this.

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...5-with-350-V8-and-4-speed-manual-transmission

I have been meaning to check on this truck as it has been sitting 5 miles from me and I have driven by it almost everyday for 4 years. I can check into it for you if you would like.

 

[Zaddict]

Hey Paul, I really appreciate that but I want to keep my m211 looking original and adding scissor hydraulics to it. I can't thank you or the rest of the guys enough for all the help.

 

[Ashley P]

Someone put the hoist from a C50 (?) grain truck under my cargo bed.