Fabricating loading ramps for m871 trailer and halftrack

[Autocar]

Any idea of load capacity?

Nice write-up, appreciate the posts.

Thanks. No idea on load capacity, but most backhoes are carried on 10 ton trailers minimum so I would guess the capacity is 10 tons. My track weighs 15,000# and the ramp doesn't budge. I forgot to put the supprt legs down one time and during unloading the trailer bounced up and down like an earthquake each time the front wheels hit one of the cross rungs and the ramp held up even being cantilevered with the track on it. Did scare the crap out of me though.

 

[rcflyer70]

Nice job! I too would like to add ramps - pictures will sure help.

 

[Autocar]

One more I forgot.

 

[stancanpara]

Now that's some quality work! thanks for sharing!

 

[stancanpara]

I wish I had to fab up some ramps for my half track

 

[quickfarms]

Nice write up

 

[patracy]

Hopefully autocar will drop back in. I'd like to know how things tow with the 818 and the higher center of gravity with the 871. I'd like to do this mod to my M871 to haul my M114 possibly.

 

[quickfarms]

If I can not find a set I may just build them