I'm trying to get a light tower shipped, but I have no idea how big they're supposed to be. The fellow I'm getting it from says it has deuce sized tires on the trailer, but he's by no means an "MV" type of a guy. Info from any remaining data plates is supposed to be on it's way. However, I sure would appreciate a pic or two from someone in the know, and maybe some specs if available. I need to give my poor old dialup a rest from all the searching I've already tried...
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Light tower/generator trailer
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gimpyrobb
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Irv, I see light heads and a fuel tank, but no genset. Am I correct?
Ah, moonman Irv (err), nice! That's the sort of thing I was looking for. Any idea on the weight, fully equipped? Model #'s?
Also, is there a bigger version so I don't get caught flat-footed? I hate buying stuff sight-unseen.
And gimp... Searchlights? It'd be cool, but..
Also, is there a bigger version so I don't get caught flat-footed? I hate buying stuff sight-unseen.
And gimp... Searchlights? It'd be cool, but..
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That's a M762 trailer. 3/4 ton trailer but same size as the M416 trailer.
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We had several of those in a unit I was in at Fort Benning.
They were used if we set up an ammo dump out in the field.
Ours used the same tires and rims as a M151 Jeep but we pulled them with CCCVs.
They spent 99 percent of their time in the motor pool.
They were a light set but they could be modified to mount an antenna on.
They were used if we set up an ammo dump out in the field.
Ours used the same tires and rims as a M151 Jeep but we pulled them with CCCVs.
They spent 99 percent of their time in the motor pool.
They were a light set but they could be modified to mount an antenna on.
Ok I got a little more info on this unit. (finally)
It's on an M116A1 3/4 ton trailer with 900-800 MS tires (civie?) and a data plate says it weighs 875 pounds. The tire size has me stumped...
The genset is labeled MEP017A, delivered Oct 68.
My search for genset info came up with a whole bunch of useful stuff, but I haven't been able to find a pic of the trailer. I tried downloading a TM, but stared at a blank screen for 10 minuites before giving up. (Friggin' dialup...) Anyone care to share?
It's on an M116A1 3/4 ton trailer with 900-800 MS tires (civie?) and a data plate says it weighs 875 pounds. The tire size has me stumped...
The genset is labeled MEP017A, delivered Oct 68.
My search for genset info came up with a whole bunch of useful stuff, but I haven't been able to find a pic of the trailer. I tried downloading a TM, but stared at a blank screen for 10 minuites before giving up. (Friggin' dialup...) Anyone care to share?
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The 116A1 uses 9.00 x 16 tires like the M37.
Which TM are you looking for?
Which TM are you looking for?
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On the TMs, try tight clicking and saving to your computer. I have the same problem trying to open them right from the site. I've seen the 101 with the genset and tower but I have no pics
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FYI, the 116 TM doesnt have any pics of yoru version in it (I dont think)
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Heres one but the pic does no good.
http://www.sprucemtsurplus.com/Trailers.html
http://www.sprucemtsurplus.com/Trailers.html
I saw that one when I started my hunt, Kenny. Quite the letdown when I saw the pic was so worthless for my purposes.
Mike, I did find the trailer dimensions very useful for shipping. And there are lots of drawings of the bare chassis. I'll have to look a little closer to see if the weight with all the equipment is listed. I guess I could go by the max gross weight, but I would like to be a little more accurate than that.
Mike, I did find the trailer dimensions very useful for shipping. And there are lots of drawings of the bare chassis. I'll have to look a little closer to see if the weight with all the equipment is listed. I guess I could go by the max gross weight, but I would like to be a little more accurate than that.
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Did you ever get a pic or better description of the actual trailer?
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What my "worthless" pic does not show, is that the tires are m151 type.
It's the same trailer that has already been posted in the pic above.
It's the same trailer that has already been posted in the pic above.
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I have been looking for one of those antenna tower trailers for a few years now. I had a chance to get one in pretty good condition, but it was all the way on the other side of the US.
I know there are the smaller ones built on an M762 chassis, and recently found out there were also ones built on the bigger 3/4 ton trailer. Both had a 40-50 foot tall retractable tower that pivoted from horizontal to vertical. The smaller one had outriggers for stability.
Still looking, BTW.
I know there are the smaller ones built on an M762 chassis, and recently found out there were also ones built on the bigger 3/4 ton trailer. Both had a 40-50 foot tall retractable tower that pivoted from horizontal to vertical. The smaller one had outriggers for stability.
Still looking, BTW.