this a 5 ton? (A: M51A2 with LDS multifuel engine)

[bkcamaro]

found this for sale just down the road from my work 1971 5 ton. After doing some looking online, i read that the 5 tons had a NA Cummins and not the turbo diesel found in the 2 1/2. Is this a 5 ton or a 2 1/2

 

[rosco]

Yes

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Yes, M51A2 with LDS multifuel engine not a Cummins.

 

[rosco]

But more obviously, the 10-hole wheels are always a give-away.

 

[pmramsey]

what is the seller asking for it? Not bad looking.

 

[TwistedOaks]

what is the seller asking for it? Not bad looking.

Looks like $3900 OBO based on the sign in the window in the last pic. Not a bad price if dump works.

 

[wreckerman893]

If it is a good runner I'd go $3900.00 after I lowballed him.

 

[Karl kostman]

if its in any kind of decent shape 3900 is a good buy!
KK

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

It IS an older 5-Ton as already verified. Some of the "dead-giveaways":

- Longer Hood than a Deuce.
- Longer Fenders - note the LARGE OPEN SPACE behind the front wheel. (The Deuce has nearly uniform clearance fore and aft of the tire.).
- 10-Bolt Wheels (already mentioned).
- There are other ready indicators, but your photos do not show those details - axles, suspension hardware, and real clincher: THE DATA PLATE.

Let us know if you buy her!

Carry on.

 

[Shirehorse]

Take a few batteries with you. Whomever parked it left the headlights on.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Take a few batteries with you. Whomever parked it left the headlights on.

Not sure about the m39 wiring my m817 nothing works till the battery switch is on. My deuce headlights will come on with the switch off.

Real nice looking truck and frankly 3900 for a dump is a steal!

 

[71DeuceAK]

Definitely a great deal for 3900! I say pull the trigger!

 

[bigmike]

I'd buy it for that price. Looks pretty straight.

 

[Robo McDuff]

My very badly looking M51A3 6x6 5 ton dump truck

 

[71DeuceAK]

Really? I say it looks just fine!

 

[wdbtchr]

The tipoff for me to tell the difference is the long gap between the front wheel and the back of the fender. Deuce is right there at the back of the fender. You can tell from far away.

 

[Scrounger]

As already posted it is a 5 ton. The air cleaner on the fender is always a giveaway. If it is on the right it is an M39 series. If it’s on the left it is an 800 series with the Cummins.

There is some unusual hose plumping that looks like it is for the heater, not a deal breaker. The exhaust is non-stock, also not a deal breaker. It has the last version of the power steering type and has the later steering wheel also, that’s a good thing. I would replace the front tires so they match the rears.
If that truck runs as well as it looks and it was closer to me I would grab it.

 

[Tracer]

There was an M51A2 for sale here in Hawthorne recently, but it wasn't as nice as the truck your looking at. It looks good, so if it runs, stops, and dumps go for it.

 

[Shirehorse]

Not sure about the m39 wiring my m817 nothing works till the battery switch is on. My deuce headlights will come on with the switch off.

It must be a luck of the draw thing. On my M813 the lights will activate regardless of the battery switch position.

-Brian

 

[M543A2]

It has a tank type engine heater and a crew compartment heater; good add-ons to have! You won't find better for the price if everything mechanical is OK.