Towing a M146 with a M931A1 ?

[M35A2-AZ]

Does any one know if you can pull a M146 trailer with a M931A1 and will the tries clear the landing gear?

Any pics to show it?

 

[Derrickl112]

I think an SS member had to move the fifth wheel back on his m932.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

I was told by Castle Bravo that he did not think it would work also.
Thanks!!

 

[quickfarms]

Has anyone tried this?

 

[markmontana]

Dang. I thought it would fit right up to an A1 or A2.

 

[engineer233]

What trailers will fit a m932a1 ?

 

[markmontana]

Here's some pics of an M915 hooking up to the M146. Looks like the crew was concerned about it, too, but made it work!

 

[indy4x4fab]

Yes, a five ton can hook to it and pull it, take your turns WIDE, my 16r20s wouldn't let me turn tight but I could turn with it hooked. The tires will touch the foot pads if you try to take it to sharp.

Pulled this one for KD a few months back. Very nice trailers to pull.

 

[Csm Davis]

Does the landing gear fold? On some trailers like my m971 the legs can be folded I had to do this with my homemade deuce tractor but not my 818 with 14.00 x 20s.

 

[markmontana]

Landing gear pic. Doesn't look like it folds. Also look at Indy4x4's pic.

 

[markmontana]

And don't forget the MOTHER of All M146 posts:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/trailers/68575-m146-rv-conversion.html

 

[indy4x4fab]

Does the landing gear fold? On some trailers like my m971 the legs can be folded I had to do this with my homemade deuce tractor but not my 818.

The landing gear doesn't fold unless you don't plan on using them after you fold the back / break them off.

 

[Csm Davis]

Pics aren't close enough to tell but looks like the braces have a removable pin? If it has a pin not bolts it should be movable check the TM.

 

[M813rc]

I'm not sure of the setback of the kingpin on the M146, but it looks similar to the M128 (comparing Sarge's trailer to mine with no tape measure available), so....

On my M931A2 (14.00 tires) I flip the M128 landing pads back vertically on the landing gear and strap them upright, they clear with a few inches to spare.

They do NOT clear if you leave them down, and WILL catch the tire tread and bend if you forget!
Please don't ask how I know this...

Cheers

 

[goldneagle]

I'm not sure of the setback of the kingpin on the M146, but it looks similar to the M128 (comparing Sarge's trailer to mine with no tape measure available), so....

On my M931A2 (14.00 tires) I flip the M128 landing pads back vertically on the landing gear and strap them upright, they clear with a few inches to spare.

They do NOT clear if you leave them down, and WILL catch the tire tread and bend if you forget!
Please don't ask how I know this...

Cheers

Sounds like it is a 14.00 tire issue not a M931 issue. Since the M931 comes with 11.00 tires they may not hit the landing leg plates?

 

[M35A2-AZ]

That is a cool idea!!!

 

[M813rc]

Sounds like it is a 14.00 tire issue not a M931 issue. Since the M931 comes with 11.00 tires they may not hit the landing leg plates?

He specifically asked about the M931A1 which comes stock with 14.00s........

Cheers

 

[quickfarms]

I had thought about converting a 931 to civilian sliding fifth wheel to deal with this issue.

 

[quickfarms]

Here's some pics of an M915 hooking up to the M146. Looks like the crew was concerned about it, too, but made it work!

It just looks like they are cranking up the landing gear. Each side is independent and needs to be cranked up

 

[Mark3395]

I've lowered the feet to clear the tread but expect to find that it leaves them so low they smack the ground. 1400s on the trailer might help?

The large angle of the trailer really stresses the kingpin on turns so I removed the wedges of the 5th wheel to allow it to articulate.