This has been a long haul on trying to do this. When I bought the MK48/14 from GovPlanet about a year ago or so, for some reason I didn't see it or didn't know better but didn't get a Form 97 or title with the truck. So I get the truck and have tried a little to get this done but just got serious a month or so ago to get the truck tagged. I was going to tag the power unit and trailer separate so the GVW would be less than 80000 lbs on either so I don't get into weigh issues with a heavy tagged vehicle. I have a crane that weighs 90000 and even with a farm tag I have to buy a special permit every year. So I have a woman who does this for people go thru the process of getting a title for me. I get a phone call today from Oklahoma DOT and want to know a few things. One thing leads to another and I need this Form 97 to continue getting a title for it. Well, I call GovPlanet and talk to a guy and he tells/warms me that these trucks have been recalled and I have slipped thru the cracks. Probably because I never got the Form 97 or title from the start. He then tells me that I am taking a chance by filing to get one and could get red flagged when the paper work goes thru and get a call from someone about returning the truck back. He says I would be compensated but doesn't know how much. So now here I am, have the truck but can't title it, or at least take a chance on it. I think, since I farm and going to use the truck on the farm, that I am going to put a SMV sign on it and go use it as a water truck as intended. I figure since it articulates in the middle, they (the highway patrols?) would see it like I do more as a tractor or implement than truck. What do you all think of this or any other options here. I really would like to keep the truck and stay under the radar. The truck was rebuilt before I got it and it is really in "new" shape. Seems like crap like this only happens to me..... I have a M977 and have it tagged because I bought it from an individual in PA and it was all ready titled and just re titled it in OK and tagged it with no problems.
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Long road on getting title/tag on MK48 in Oklahoma...
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Trailers in OK do not require a tag unless used commercially.
That truck does NOT qualify as a SMV. Try it and you will end up getting stopped and your truck towed.
Under Oklahoma law, former military vehicles are exempt from the weight restrictions and commercial licensing requirements. No CDL needed.
My 5 tons are registered just like a pickup.
I don't even have to display a tag. Just have to have it in the cab.
The statutes are online and the tag agent can call HQ and ask.
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Ive always had a SF97 so not sure how you would get a title without one in OK.
That truck does NOT qualify as a SMV. Try it and you will end up getting stopped and your truck towed.
Under Oklahoma law, former military vehicles are exempt from the weight restrictions and commercial licensing requirements. No CDL needed.
My 5 tons are registered just like a pickup.
I don't even have to display a tag. Just have to have it in the cab.
The statutes are online and the tag agent can call HQ and ask.
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Ive always had a SF97 so not sure how you would get a title without one in OK.
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That is my hang up. I can try to get a Form 97, and probably can do, but it opens up the chance of getting a phone call and them wanting it back. If I did get the call, can I refuse to give it back and can they not give me the Form 97. Just don't know how to play this out.
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Plenty of these trucks were sold by GL and then GP. Even more of all flavors of trailers.
They are not recalled as I don't believe any but the ones sold right at the demil change were asked to be returned.
Uncle sam is not using them but has bowed to pressure to having them destroyed instead of sold. Most are now sold as 100% demil scrap with no parts culling. I do not believe they are in current USMC fleets. Current Marines can better answer.
Ironically, There was a MK48 with trailer listed on GP recently.
Now the hemetts were also changed but those are going back to Oshkosh to rebuild. Uncle figured out it was wiser to retain and rebuild than get the literal pennies on the dollar they cost when sold on GP/GL.
If in doubt, Call DLA at battle creek but my experience in dealing with them is less than satisfactory.
They are not recalled as I don't believe any but the ones sold right at the demil change were asked to be returned.
Uncle sam is not using them but has bowed to pressure to having them destroyed instead of sold. Most are now sold as 100% demil scrap with no parts culling. I do not believe they are in current USMC fleets. Current Marines can better answer.
Ironically, There was a MK48 with trailer listed on GP recently.
Now the hemetts were also changed but those are going back to Oshkosh to rebuild. Uncle figured out it was wiser to retain and rebuild than get the literal pennies on the dollar they cost when sold on GP/GL.
If in doubt, Call DLA at battle creek but my experience in dealing with them is less than satisfactory.
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PM me Please.
Did you have to do an EUC on the MK48 when you purchased it? I say go ahead and file for the SF97, they are not recalling/buy back the trucks. When the demill changed the trucks that were not picked up were kept and buyers refunded but no one who already owns one or had it in their possession was required to return it. The last few MK48/HEMTTs that were listed on GP were actually private sales. The M977 in Utah closed at $31K and was shipped to Germany, so if the Demill change was that big of a deal that would have been stopped at export by DLA. So, get the SF 97 and license it then work it, DLA will not come after it as it will cost them too much money in the end.
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Hello,
I live outside Sapulpa, Oklahoma. I have a 1984 M923
Can you tell me we’re I can find that Oklahoma law saying that no CDL is required for my military truck?
[ QUOTE=Tinstar;2041038]Trailers in OK do not require a tag unless used commercially.
That truck does NOT qualify as a SMV. Try it and you will end up getting stopped and your truck towed.
Under Oklahoma law, former military vehicles are exempt from the weight restrictions and commercial licensing requirements. No CDL needed.
My 5 tons are registered just like a pickup.
I don't even have to display a tag. Just have to have it in the cab.
The statutes are online and the tag agent can call HQ and ask.
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Ive always had a SF97 so not sure how you would get a title without one in OK.[/QUOTE]
I live outside Sapulpa, Oklahoma. I have a 1984 M923
Can you tell me we’re I can find that Oklahoma law saying that no CDL is required for my military truck?
[ QUOTE=Tinstar;2041038]Trailers in OK do not require a tag unless used commercially.
That truck does NOT qualify as a SMV. Try it and you will end up getting stopped and your truck towed.
Under Oklahoma law, former military vehicles are exempt from the weight restrictions and commercial licensing requirements. No CDL needed.
My 5 tons are registered just like a pickup.
I don't even have to display a tag. Just have to have it in the cab.
The statutes are online and the tag agent can call HQ and ask.
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Ive always had a SF97 so not sure how you would get a title without one in OK.[/QUOTE]
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