Moving soybeans with the m818

[reb87]

I borrowed a trailer to see if the m818 would handle the job. I used a set of magnetic lights from walmart with 1662 bulbs(24volt version of 1157) My first load was approx 900 bu beans and my gcvw was approximately 85000 lbs. I didnt put as much in the next loads and was running around 75000 lbs. The truck with trailer empty weighed around 30000. I need to move the fifth wheel forward some so I can get more weight on the front axle. the 85000 load only had 10000 on the front. The truck handled well and performed like our 427 gas powered chevy c65 trucks that haul 500 bu. (they weigh around 45000 full) There is one hill that I had to shift to 4th gear on but it pulled right up without another downshift into the dreaded 3rd gear. On a flat road it would pull around 50mph.

 

[DanMartin]

That's a lot of tofu!

Super cool to see it earning it's keep....

Nice muffler too.

 

[Offroadfabworks]

 

[WillWagner]

That is sweet! I see it was hot, the A/C is on in the all the pics

 

[M1075]

I like the aerial photos. We don't get to see many taken from that angle.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sa-weet! Thanks for the pics, love to see 'em in action.

 

[madsam]

Nice.. Is it going to that a lot, or were you just testing?

 

[gringeltaube]

Re: RE: Moving soybeans with the m818

I like the aerial photos. We don't get to see many taken from that angle.

Good job!

 

[maddawg308]

RE: Re: RE: Moving soybeans with the m818

Tofu blows. Let's hope those beans are destined for soy sauce or ethanol.

Great pics! Ditto on the different angle!

 

[reb87]

I bought the truck because we had a wet fall last year and had to unload on the road. I figured if the combine can get in the field I should be able to get in with the 6x6. I still want a m915 series 8x6 or maybe a m911 but I like the cummins better than the detroit diesel. Here are some more pics.

 

[BKubu]

It is really good to see the trucks working. My trucks are almost always on a permanent vacation!

 

[No.2Diesel]

I really appreciate those photos. Thanks.

I wonder how many lbs. soybeans are per cu.yd.?

 

[oifvet]

Oh yea!! NOW we're talkin'!! That's what i like to see!

How about the trailer lights hook-up? Any problems?

 

[madsam]

What about the air brakes. Is there any problem using that trailer on a 818?

 

[reb87]

I just bought a set of magnetic lights from walmart and pull the 12volt 1157 bulbs out and replaced them with 1662 24volt bulbs that I got from napa. I would have used the trailer lights but they are sealed and I couldnt put the 1662 bulbs in them.

I didnt have any problems with the air brakes they hooked right up. The service lines actuate the stopping brakes with the pedal or treadle and the emergency line releases the emergency brakes (that come on when pressure is lost)

The trailer sets up a little high in the front which is loading the back axle of the trailer more than the front axle but it worked okay. Whatever trailer I get to haul grain Im figuring on putting super singles on to make the hight more equal. I might put on a civilian fifth wheel as well because the military one is so tall.

 

[timntrucks]

that looked awsume. thanks for sharing those. one day ill finish up 818 and maybe get a trailer too

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Looks good, I bid and drove that exact truck at Carson.

 

[2027Deuce]

Very Nice! Glad to see another MV in Big Red Country.

 

[neilhendrix]

Love to see the big boys on the road

 

[docfarmall]

Now thats a big truck every body needs one like that one.