I Looked at My first 5 Ton Today

[Blind Driver]

I went out Saturday to look at a M54 w/w and a M291A2C wo/w. Both were in nice almost rust free shape. I mostly only did a visual and started the M54.

How much exhaust smoke is typical with the multi-fuel? It smokes like it was trying to kill mosquitoes, but it wasn't as bad when warmed up. Still smoked, but I was assuming pretty typical. Engine sounded really good.

I really liked both trucks.

I'm guessing it's possible to mount a fifth wheel to the M54? I need a tractor soon, but can't find a decent truck at a reasonable price near me. The M54 is reasonably priced and would make a nice project for me this year.

 

[scoutmanadam]

My multi smokes just a little and none at idle, that's with a turbo

 

[Blind Driver]

My multi smokes just a little and none at idle, that's with a turbo

It was mostly smoking when the engine was revved up.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

 

[timothy11]

on pics.. also if you need tractor parts for conversion or a tractor let me know i can help you out.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

If your looking for a tractor, go 800 series or M52. Please don't modify a M54!!

 

[Blind Driver]

If your looking for a tractor, go 800 series or M52. Please don't modify a M54!!

I may just pull a pintle hitch trailer.

After looking at Youtube vids, it appears the M54 is smoking as intended
I dislike trying to buy something that I know little about.
But there is much to learn from a new toy.

 

[wascomatw74]

if you go to mt washington the guy there had a 800 series tractor

 

[Blind Driver]

if you go to mt washington the guy there had a 800 series tractor

"The guy"?

 

[wascomatw74]

if you go to mt washington take the old road to the middle of town. his name is bryan cook i think. on the right as you go up the hill. he usually has trucks reasonable . he had an 800 series tractor a while back.can also check with roger in brandenburg he is known on steel soldiers. guy in flemingsburg is also on steel soldiers

 

[Blind Driver]

if you go to mt washington take the old road to the middle of town. his name is bryan cook i think. on the right as you go up the hill. he usually has trucks reasonable . he had an 800 series tractor a while back.can also check with roger in brandenburg he is known on steel soldiers. guy in flemingsburg is also on steel soldiers

I've been by there in the past, but I didn't know he was still selling them. But that was probably 6 years ago about the time the surplus store wwlent out of business.

Contact number for the others would be appreciated.

 

[Blind Driver]

I was driving south on I65 through Louisvile. Guess what I saw!!

Looked like a pristine M52 in the north bound lane on a lowboy

I'm reasonable sure it wasn't being delivered to my place

 

[m816]

Buy the five ton! they need homes too.

 

[Blind Driver]

Buy the five ton! they need homes too.

I'm trying to, but they keep passing me in the wrong direction

 

[timothy11]

If you pass on the m291a2c please pass info into me if you would sir. Thanks.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

 

[m816]

I've hauled a ten and twenty ton tag a long trailer with everything from a M114 to a deuce on them behind M54"s. Speed ranges from 40 to 50/54 loaded. The five tons haul the trailer just fine. They are a little rough trying to park in some squirrley places due to their length but far easier to handle than a deuce with the same trailers. The power steering makes the difference. The large bed leaves plenty of room to haul the other necessites to and Sleeping room to spare.