M52 Tractor with M172A1 Low Bed

[ikalimnos]

Hello Boys,

I would ask for your expertise if anyone here can help me.

I have a M52 5-ton tractor and I came across a LowBed M172A1 in excellent condition.

I have read that M172A1 was coupled originally with the 10ton M123.

My question is if I can tow the M172A1 with my M52?

Thanks!

 

[simp5782]

Hello Boys,

I would ask for your expertise if anyone here can help me.

I have a M52 5-ton tractor and I came across a LowBed M172A1 in excellent condition.

I have read that M172A1 was coupled originally with the 10ton M123.

My question is if I can tow the M172A1 with my M52?

Thanks!

Probably has the larger kingpin?

Itll tow it. The truck can handle it. Safely. Will be a slow go of it though. I towed one last month about 50miles behind my 923 and a double axle dolly and she ran 65 no problem.

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[NDT]

Absolutely. The 5 ton is intended to pull the M172A1, but not at the full 25 ton trailer capacity. There should be a data plate on the trailer listing the derate trailer capacity.

 

[doghead]

I thought the multi-fuel engined truck's air compressor was underrated for this.

I Know I read it somewhere in a manual.

Are you restricted on width in Greece? The trailer is 115" wide.

 

[jasonjc]

I thought it was the full air brake tri axle that needed too much air.?. Maybe.

 

[BKubu]

I believe the M172s have a removable king pin and the trailer should come with both. It has been years since I had one, but I think the king pin is accessible through a door on top above the king pin.

 

[Scrounger]

I believe the M172s have a removable king pin and the trailer should come with both. It has been years since I had one, but I think the king pin is accessible through a door on top above the king pin.

The king pin has two ends. There is a locking collar that holds it in place.