M816 helps out the M819

[M1075]

Now I know why a man needs two wreckers. The main hydraulic cylinder was leaking on the M819. The M816 was used to raise the boom so the cylinder could be removed and repaired. These wreckers are handy!

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

On wreckers...is or are there braces that can be put in place to work on the unit in a safe manner? I know that my CAT has a brace that can be put in place to keep the bucket up in the air while working on it.

 

[area52]

On the M246 and I assume the newer wreckers, there are boom support legs that go on the ground to support the boom when lifting very heavy loads up and down only, no side or forward movement. I bet that those can be used as a safety support.

 

[M1075]

Yes, the ground supports would work but I had to go almost to full tilt to get the main lift cylinder out. We used pins as a safety. You can barely see one in the picture.

 

[wreckerman893]

Ya just can't have too many guns, tools or wreckers.

 

[OSO]

Looks like the good old days at the crane rental yard . Used a 50 ton crane to undeck 75 ton crane house from carrier while cleaning and repairs were done . Nice to have the equipment