Hooks M105A3 recovery

[Pawnshop]

That is always the catch for me, I SWORE I would ONLY look at the auctions in San Antonio (90 miles from my house) because everywhere else is too far away, but sometimes things are too enticing and too cheap for me to let get away and the end result is riding 400 miles to Texarkana for a trailer... or going to OKC for a CUCV...

 

[M813rc]

Sam, whilst chatting with Sarge I mentioned the lengthy exercise involved in getting that front 105 onto the trailer and that we hadn't quite worked out the off-load process.
Using subtle nudges I directed the conversation to the point of quietly saying something along the lines of "Sure would be easy if we could pull that trailer up next to a truck with a crane and just lift it off".
Sitting there in the shade of the M-A-N (see how this Machiavellian method works?), Sarge was quiet for a moment, then replied that a man with a crane on his truck might need be plied with tea and cookies to get him to participate in such an adventure.
I already have the cookies, you buy the milk...

Cheers

 

[bryan70546]

well i spoke with the site manager and she told me there was a fork-lift that could help me get them on the trailer for me , she was also kind enought to tell me to bring a few come alongs to help get them all the way on the trailer and plenty of straps.Keeping fingurs crossed

 

[Pawnshop]

sam, whilst chatting with sarge i mentioned the lengthy exercise involved in getting that front 105 onto the trailer and that we hadn't quite worked out the off-load process.
Using subtle nudges i directed the conversation to the point of quietly saying something along the lines of "sure would be easy if we could pull that trailer up next to a truck with a crane and just lift it off".
Sitting there in the shade of the m-a-n (see how this machiavellian method works?), sarge was quiet for a moment, then replied that a man with a crane on his truck might need be plied with tea and cookies to get him to participate in such an adventure.
I already have the cookies, you buy the milk...

Cheers

done!!!

 

[Pawnshop]

well i spoke with the site manager and she told me there was a fork-lift that could help me get them on the trailer for me , she was also kind enought to tell me to bring a few come alongs to help get them all the way on the trailer and plenty of straps.Keeping fingurs crossed

I'll wager you spoke to Amy, who learned about such things as come-alongs and straps from watching us monkeys load our footballs the other day

 

[fuzzytoaster]

And they likely will... armored cabs will keep them off GL.

That just a darn shame on so many levels.

 

[bryan70546]

I'll wager you spoke to Amy, who learned about such things as come-alongs and straps from watching us monkeys load our footballs the other day

No it was the other woman i fogot her name . I went and preview my 18 footer today its one haevy duty sob with some nice loading ramps .i also found me a nice electric winch that can handle 6000# that i can mount to the front of the trailer need to go get me a few more HD rachet straps and a few chain binders a buddy is sending me some chain and a few come alongs.

 

[Pawnshop]

No it was the other woman i fogot her name . I went and preview my 18 footer today its one haevy duty sob with some nice loading ramps .i also found me a nice electric winch that can handle 6000# that i can mount to the front of the trailer need to go get me a few more HD rachet straps and a few chain binders a buddy is sending me some chain and a few come alongs.

Sounds like you have things well under control!

 

[bryan70546]

I sure hope so pawnshop

 

[bryan70546]

got the trailer today those ramps should come in handy .got me some 10,000# working load rachet straps . lots of HD chain , Chain binders .Come along , bringng my jack just in case and some other tools .Wish me luck guys

 

[Pawnshop]

That should do it, LUCK!

 

[bryan70546]

Pawnshop any thing else I should bring I don't have a high lift Jack and I am still debating on picking up the winch just need to figure out how to mount it to the trailer with out damaging it it's rated to pull 6000#s so I sure would come in handy

 

[Pawnshop]

If you can get the fork operator to put the trailers on there straight then you can jockey them into position with a come-along, but a winch would be MUCH easier (and safer). Bring something to rest the tongues on while the trailers are being slid into position with the nose wheel up, I have a 2'x2' steel plate with casters welded to it that would have been perfect for the job (if I had thought to bring it). I HIGHLY recommend a Hi-lift jack, they are one of the most useful tools you will ever own and will make lifting those trailer tongues a breeze. I have used mine for un mounting tires, tearing down buildings, lifting over loaded shelving and even lifting cars...

 

[Pawnshop]

Here are some pics of the un loading of the trailer. Sarge used the Kabota to get the back one off, then he used the mighty M.A.N. truck to get the front one off, it was too cool for school (as they say). After they were unloaded we took them to a parade!!!

 

[bryan70546]

wow I will be leaving shortly to go get mine

 

[maplehillfrm]

nice job on the pics, that MAN sure is a big boys toy,, gotta love it,

 

[maplehillfrm]

Pawnshop any thing else I should bring I don't have a high lift Jack and I am still debating on picking up the winch just need to figure out how to mount it to the trailer with out damaging it it's rated to pull 6000#s so I sure would come in handy

not sure if you left yet,, but just a reminder , strap or binder, [I love binders and chains,,but thats me] the front of the trailer down first,,[with the dolley down] ,, otherwise you will will lift it up when applying pressure to the rear,,,

you also want to chain or strap them so they pull against each other,, since you are limited on space with the 18 foot trailer you want the tie downs to kind of look like a "V" when done,,again open tailgates, and remove the covers and racks if installed,, take your time be safe , good luck,,, you may know all this , but just wanted to try to give a few pointers, pat

 

[bryan70546]

not sure if you left yet,, but just a reminder , strap or binder, [I love binders and chains,,but thats me] the front of the trailer down first,,[with the dolley down] ,, otherwise you will will lift it up when applying pressure to the rear,,,

you also want to chain or strap them so they pull against each other,, since you are limited on space with the 18 foot trailer you want the tie downs to kind of look like a "V" when done,,again open tailgates, and remove the covers and racks if installed,, take your time be safe , good luck,,, you may know all this , but just wanted to try to give a few pointers, pat

Thank you sir i have all my gear loaded and ready to go , I also have another ss member meeting me there that will have the rest of the stuff to help me . Thanks again for the reminder.
Bryan

 

[M813rc]

Here are a few more shots of the unloading. These trailers really are nice and looked good, so pretty in fact that in short order they were on the back of our trucks in the parade!
And yes, mine had USMC stenciled on it before it even left the farm.

I also found that the M813 throws mud onto the pretty M105...

Good luck on your recovery Bryan.

Cheers

Edit: A note on the tractor getting the 105 off the trailer- it was used to pull and guide the trailer while the winch hooked to the towing eye controlled the speed. The 105 is heavy enough to lift the rear tractor wheels off the ground if you put too much weight on the forks at that angle!

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[srodocker]

can i have your collection?