Oshkosh Snowplows

[4trans]

I was wondering if the military Oshkosh plow trucks like the w-712
are 24volt or 12volt any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[FireFighterHill]

Umm might wanna delete those before the mods do. Do yourself a favor and read the rules about posting current GL Auction listings.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

4trans, in case you can't find the rules.
Auction Postings: Please abide by the following rules concerning the posting of auction information in the forums:
• No frivolous auction posting. This means don’t post GL/GSA auction information and photos that could be easily found with a quick search online. Very unusual or interesting items may be shared in the appropriate forums.
• Do not post links to auction photos. GL/GSA links quit working after a short period of time so save the image to your PC and then attach it to your post.
BC

 

[4trans]

4trans, in case you can't find the rules.
Auction Postings: Please abide by the following rules concerning the posting of auction information in the forums:
• No frivolous auction posting. This means don’t post GL/GSA auction information and photos that could be easily found with a quick search online. Very unusual or interesting items may be shared in the appropriate forums.
• Do not post links to auction photos. GL/GSA links quit working after a short period of time so save the image to your PC and then attach it to your post.
BC

Thank you Ive read the rules and its just Ive had a lot on my mind lately and it must have just slipped my mind about GL posts

 

[FireFighterHill]

Its all good. Most likely they have 24 volt systems.

 

[4trans]

Its all good. Most likely they have 24 volt systems.

ok thanks and to convert to 12volt would you be able to just get a new alternator and replace any 24v parts with 12volt ones and change the battery hookup to a dual 12volt battery system or would you have to replace all the wiring

 

[Divemaster920]

Yes....You have to replace all of the wiring, all metal pieces, and all plastic pieces.
And some rubber.

 

[FireFighterHill]

You would need a 12 volt alternator, 12 volt starter, all the bulbs or gauges in the truck that run off 24 would need to be swapped for 12 volt equivalence.

 

[FireFighterHill]

Why do you want to change to 12 volt?

 

[4trans]

Why do you want to change to 12 volt?

Because of running 12 volt acc and jump starting 12volt vehicles and parts availability

 

[FireFighterHill]

Most big equipment is 24 volt, the parts for the 24 volt are still readily available. Id say the hassle wouldn't be worth the trouble. You can take Two 12 volt batteries and use them to jump it. Or alittle preventive maintenance like a solargizer or a battery tender would negate the need to jump. I doubt the CIVI version of that truck or engine is 12 volt.

 

[4trans]

Most big equipment is 24 volt, the parts for the 24 volt are still readily available. Id say the hassle wouldn't be worth the trouble. You can take Two 12 volt batteries and use them to jump it. Or alittle preventive maintenance like a solargizer or a battery tender would negate the need to jump. I doubt the CIVI version of that truck or engine is 12 volt.

Jumping other vehicles IE my friends' and a lot of commercial trucks in the us are 12volt BTW nice ARFF truck as your avatar

 

[FireFighterHill]

The truck in my avatar is a OSHKOSH Striker 3000

 

[4trans]

its awesome im a junior firefighter in Lancaster County