Weight of M1010 ambulance body

[sokoji]

Doing alittle research on a possible swap I was kicking around. Thinking of getting a m1010 ambulance body and putting it on my 3/4 ton 2nd gen cummins extended cab. I'm thinking the gvwr might be to close with body so I was wondering if anyone know the weight of one that has been stripped down. Looking to make a expedition/camper vehicle. Thanks

 

[TechnoWeenie]

It's steel framed and aluminum skin.

You can get a rough idea by looking at the curb weight of the M1010 vs the M1008


M1010

Curb Weight

7370 lbs

M1008

Curb Weight (Total)

5900 lbs (2679 kg) distributed 55% front/45% rear

If we assume a truck bed weighs about 500 lbs, that would bring the weight of an M1008 down to about 5400 lbs... so, the difference between the 2 curb weights is the weight of the box... Roughly speaking.. So 7370 - 5400 = 1970

So, spitballing it, I'd say a hair under a ton.

If the box is stripped, removing the benches, GPFU, etc then you might lose another 100 lbs or so, if that, because the benches are aluminum. Most of that weight would be from the GPFU.

 

[cucvrus]

I have 4 M1010 bodies in my field. I always thought they weighed about 1 ton. I lifted them with a wrecker. I want them gone along with an S280 shelter. Down sizing and cleaning up day by day.

 

[chevymike]

If I recall, the AC box part is 200 lbs, so if you remove that, that knocks some weight off, especially from a high point.

That said, when I had to weigh my M1010 to get it registered in CA, it came out to 6300 lbs with a half tank of fuel. I used to own a '97 Cummins powered, extended cab, long bed, 4x4 Ram with a FWC popup camper. Fully loaded with me in it, it was at 8300 lbs with a GVW of 8800 lbs. The camper weighed about 1500 lbs. The M1010 has a GVW of 9900 lbs. I have been thinking of the similar idea but looking at 1 ton (3500 series) or even possible into the 4500 series of cab and chassis type trucks. I think a 3/4 ton is likely reaching the limits with a M1010 box, not counting anything you plan to put into it. My Ram without the camper was 6800 lbs which surprised me that the M1010 weighed less but that Cummins is a heavy SOB!

 

[sokoji]

It's steel framed and aluminum skin.

You can get a rough idea by looking at the curb weight of the M1010 vs the M1008


M1010

Curb Weight

7370 lbs

M1008

Curb Weight (Total)

5900 lbs (2679 kg) distributed 55% front/45% rear

If we assume a truck bed weighs about 500 lbs, that would bring the weight of an M1008 down to about 5400 lbs... so, the difference between the 2 curb weights is the weight of the box... Roughly speaking.. So 7370 - 5400 = 1970

So, spitballing it, I'd say a hair under a ton.

If the box is stripped, removing the benches, GPFU, etc then you might lose another 100 lbs or so, if that, because the benches are aluminum. Most of that weight would be from the GPFU.

Thanks for the in depth reply, those were about the numbers I had com up with as well, I was hoping that removing the the ac, heater and benches would bet more of a loss. Looks like I'll be 1k under the gross vehicle weight, cutting it alittle close.

 

[sokoji]

If I recall, the AC box part is 200 lbs, so if you remove that, that knocks some weight off, especially from a high point.

That said, when I had to weigh my M1010 to get it registered in CA, it came out to 6300 lbs with a half tank of fuel. I used to own a '97 Cummins powered, extended cab, long bed, 4x4 Ram with a FWC popup camper. Fully loaded with me in it, it was at 8300 lbs with a GVW of 8800 lbs. The camper weighed about 1500 lbs. The M1010 has a GVW of 9900 lbs. I have been thinking of the similar idea but looking at 1 ton (3500 series) or even possible into the 4500 series of cab and chassis type trucks. I think a 3/4 ton is likely reaching the limits with a M1010 box, not counting anything you plan to put into it. My Ram without the camper was 6800 lbs which surprised me that the M1010 weighed less but that Cummins is a heavy SOB!

Yeah that's what it's kinda looking like, I weighed the truck at the dump with me in it and a full tank of diesel I was at about 6500 pounds. So if I say the existing bed is 500 that would put me at 8k with the ambulance body on. The gvwr of the truck is 8800. If I could shed 400-500 pounds off the body it could be doable. Yeah the cummins is a heavy pig but I sure love how reliable and easy to work on they are.

 

[chevymike]

Yeah that's what it's kinda looking like, I weighed the truck at the dump with me in it and a full tank of diesel I was at about 6500 pounds. So if I say the existing bed is 500 that would put me at 8k with the ambulance body on. The gvwr of the truck is 8800. If I could shed 400-500 pounds off the body it could be doable. Yeah the cummins is a heavy pig but I sure love how reliable and easy to work on they are.

Yeah, I miss my Cummins.....

 

[sokoji]

Yeah, I miss my Cummins.....

Just need to find an ambulance box nearby.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

Just need to find an ambulance box nearby.

Good luck.

They're one of the rarest CUCVs, just behind the M1028A2 in terms of rarity.

 

[cucvrus]

They can't be that rare. I had 7 of them over the years. Only ever sold 1 intact. The rest were electrical nightmares. I have 4 of the M1010 bodies in my back Yard. They need to be rehomed real soon. Next Spring the axe falls. They are leaving one way of another. Cleaning up the yard and making a huge change. Come East and reap the harvest.

 

[FrankenCub]

They can't be that rare. I had 7 of them over the years. Only ever sold 1 intact. The rest were electrical nightmares. I have 4 of the M1010 bodies in my back Yard. They need to be rehomed real soon. Next Spring the axe falls. They are leaving one way of another. Cleaning up the yard and making a huge change. Come East and reap the harvest.

Just out of curiosity, how much you looking to get for one?

 

[cucvrus]

In the spring time we will talk about it. Are you interested in an S280 shelter. I have one of them also I want to eliminate in Spring 2021.

 

[FrankenCub]

In the spring time we will talk about it. Are you interested in an S280 shelter. I have one of them also I want to eliminate in Spring 2021.

Looking to replace the box on my m1008, it's shot. Was looking for a contact maintenance body but the prices have gone above what I can afford.