M936 wrecker bed

[m16ty]

I'm fixing to be the new owner of a M936 wrecker bed. Just the bed. I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do with it.

I wonder if you stripped it down if it would still be too much for the deuce? I would only use it for crane operations and no towing. I don't need the rear winch and I figure that would take off quite a bit of weight right there.

I have also thought about using a old deuce frame I have, turning it into a trailer, and mounting the bed on it. The plus side would be I wouldn't have another truck to keep up (maintenance, tags, and insurance). The problems are it wouldn't be as maneuverable, and I'd have to figure out how to power the crane.

Any ideas?

 

[wreckerman893]

The trailer idea is a good one.....you could prob power it with a small diesel engine running the main pump.

I would add some hydrolic outriggers on all four corners to make it stable.

You would need to keep the brake system on the deuce frame trailer working since that much weight would not be safe to stop with just the towing deuce brakes.

Keep in mind the frames on wreckers were doubled.....you might have to put some reinforcing on the donor frame if you go that route.

 

[Csm Davis]

You can give it to me.

 

[m16ty]

Keep in mind the frames on wreckers were doubled.....you might have to put some reinforcing on the donor frame if you go that route.

Well I figure if I use the outriggers there won't be too much weight on the frame when lifting. By my rough calculations, I figure the complete bed weighs around 12K. I figure I can strip it down to less than 10K.

I'm picking the bed up Friday so I'll have a better look at it. That was what I was going to call you about but I got busy and forgot about it. I'll find out what I need to know Friday anyway.

 

[m16ty]

You can give it to me.

All these comedians out of work and here you are telling jokes for free.

If I decide to give it away you are first on the list.

 

[porkysplace]

You can put a pto pump on the deuce and run a set of wet lines back . You just wouldn't have the trottle control . Or a power unit and pump on the trailer.

 

[Csm Davis]

Okay enough jokes, are you getting the pumps and motors or just the bed and crane?

 

[yamabro]

I cant wait till you get it in, I'm going to have to roll on by and check it out. Are you picking it up?

 

[yamabro]

At least I can take a good look at yours cause soon I'm going to head down to Camp Shelby and pick those two up from Jeff. I'll know what I'm up against.

 

[Derrickl112]

I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do with it.

You are going to part it out and sell me everything I need...

 

[nf6x]

Hmm, interesting! I agree with wreckerman's concern about the frame strength. A hydraulic crane trailer would be a fascinating beast, for sure. I wonder if the easiest way to power the crane would be to mount an engine up on the front of the frame? You might end up with a whole wrecker by the time you're done.

 

[Jakelc15]

I have a transfer case pto for a deuce for sale, maybe we could work something out on that drag winch your going to remove!

 

[Ord22]

send some pics, thanks

 

[m16ty]

Okay enough jokes, are you getting the pumps and motors or just the bed and crane?

I'm actually getting the whole truck but the bed is coming off. One of the hyd pumps will stay on the truck to run the new bed that is going on (to be announced ).

I cant wait till you get it in, I'm going to have to roll on by and check it out. Are you picking it up?

Yea. I'm taking the Freightliner down tomorrow and hauling it in.

 

[ProPower]

I'm also interested in the deck winch ! PM me if it's for sale .

 

[Csm Davis]

Don't let richard scare you I have a army built crane m35 you can fix the frame easy