Towed Tractor Home

[m139h2otruck]

On Saturday, a good friend "volunteered" his time and the use of his Ford Louie tractor w/ fifth wheel tow bar/hoist to bring our Mack powered tractor home from the office. After a short time rigging up a hitch to the rear of the tractor, and removing the front hubs, we started off @ 30-35 mph to cover the 30 miles home. No real problems, but the rear of a 5 ton military tractor is a lot heavier than you would expect. It also is a lot higher than a standard truck and made for a close fit. Rear tires hit the road a few times but no damage. Now have a lot to do!!

 

[Recovry4x4]

No pics?

 

[m139h2otruck]

I am fairly good at getting things done, but terrible at getting it on film.

 

[Monty]

I was looking for pics also.

 

[m139h2otruck]

Will try to get more pictures @ home in driveway as I remove parts.

 

[maddawg308]

 

[Cdub]

cool story........got any PIC........??

 

[m139h2otruck]

Promise photos by Monday!!

 

[timntrucks]

yes you must take along a camera for the pics that we all fuss if we dont see them Tim

 

[m139h2otruck]

Late pictures in yard at home.

 

[Cdub]

Wow........OUTSTANDING pic..........

Good Luck with her.....!!

C'dub

 

[gimpyrobb]

Have you gotten to drive it yet, or does it need work?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Oooooh! Mack Power is Good. I like it!

 

[m139h2otruck]

Just drove it around yard @ work, transfer case won't stay in high so that is why the tow home. Engine acts "new", just been setting I think since 1989 when rebuilt. Frame has some rust, but not bad, looks like it sat on a dock or something with salt mist or air on it. Cab is almost rust free, could be newer, as hood is one piece, without nose seam.

 

[Monty]

Looks great!
I want one! Good luck with it

 

[vtdeucedriver]

what she gonna look like when your done????? need some suggestions?????

 

[m139h2otruck]

Great looking truck VT. Since we will be using the new tractor for work and a little play, it won't look as good as yours. Just going to paint it 24087 with hardener, no mil marking and a few stencils. Hope to install winch from spare M139 and maybe super singles later (46") when the 1100x20s wear out.

 

[FormerNewMVGuy]

I hope its okay to ask? how much did you pay for your tractor? They always seem to go for alot of money around here. I looked at a couple on the gl site thta were at lake hearst naval air here in new jersey, and they went for around $6000 apeice. thta is what i originally wanted, but got the deuce at a reasonable price.

 

[m139h2otruck]

No problem, I won the truck on e-bay @ $4,300 plus the trucking from CT to NH @$730.50. Expect of spend at least $7-9,000 total on truck before we are done.

 

[Offroadfabworks]

truck is looking good... i gotta get me one could come in handy