What model truck is this?

[firefirefire90]

Hi guys,

Okay, I got it now, very low geared.. Which from what I can remember,
would mean you need more power to push it enough to go faster then 30 mph.

Thanks,

CJ

Negative. Gearing dictates true top speed. If that truck had a 1000hp engine, it would top out the same as if it had a 30hp engine.

 

[cjtroutt]

Aircraft Tug US AIR FORCE. 12 to 16 thousand pounds the back bed is loaded down.

 

[dstang97]

It's made by eagle bobtail lots of info out the on them.

 

[Warthog]

Here is a link to a for sale ad for it...

CJ

Cycle,

Just a reminder that per the site rules, we are not allowed to post links to any craigslist or ebay auctions unless they belong to us. And it has to incidental to the discussion.

Now if you just posted the picture (which is better as links break after a short time), that would be great.

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[DriverSideImpact1008]

I'm not sure what the military calls it either.

But it has frame mounted zf planetary axles with gear reduction and internal brakes (axles are mounted like in some tractors). It has full hydraulic steering, the 6.2 diesel, TH400, and an NP208 transfer case permanently in 4WD (I've read some say it's locked in 4-Hi some say 4-Lo). And I think they have a 22:1 axle ratio.

They reportedly weigh 12,000 lbs and have a 60,000 lb tow capacity. The front bumper and the box behind the cab are ballast weight.

So I would expect 20mph to be totally maxed out at 3600rpm. Take the huge front bumper and the rest of the ballast off and you might hit 21mph.

 

[Chief_919]

They make great plow plow trucks.

 

[CycleJay]

Hello Warthog,

Sorry for posting that link than... My apologies...
Thank you for reminding me..

Good night,

CJ

 

[Wolf.Dose]

For me it looks like an aircraft tow truck, slow but strong.
I know somebody who was doing these modifications on regualr (sometimes surplus) truck to fullfill the requirements of the local air port. At least the maker I know supplied some 30 vehicles of different origine to different air ports, just made custom fit to their needs (within a relatively short period of time). Most of these vehicles to my knowledege are custom made without any drawing to fit the for the local issue. So a M number is to my knowledge not available, even these "trucks" were intended for the military airfield use.
40 and more years ago these vehicles had been made by specialized makers and are still made for the civil air field ground service in more or less large numbers. The big ones (aircraft) are towed by the big ones, also custom made!
Wolf

 

[patracy]

I removed the link, but posted the pictures in your first post. Also note, they do not have suspensions. Just a "rubber" block between the frame and axles.

 

[Cucvnut]

there are a few build up's on pirate about them.

 

[steve6x6x6]

Because of the something like 12:1 axle ratio

This is an airplane tug, towing cap. is 50,000 lbs. ZF plantary axles at 22.5 to 1. Weights 12,000 lbs. 6.2 chevy diesel, turbo 400 with a 208 NP clocked straight down. I had one.

 

[chupa]

Chevrolet MB4.

 

[Titanium Soldier]

^ like he said.. Its the previous version of what we use now to tow mainly Fighter jets, though ive seen one pulling a B2 before.... not exactly smart! Slow as f*&k!!! When i was stationed in AK every winter putting chains on was ****! i swear you would be pissing blood at the end of shift if you towed all day!!!! NMC Wollard makes the newer ones, with a 12V cummins in em, tops out at 28