1989 Ford 8000 / Landoll Corp TM1800 Aircraft De-Icer

[essayons07]

I purchased the noticed vehicle some time back and have been storing it. I was told that it would not go above 30 mph so I have not been able to bring it home. Did these units have 2 speed diff's? I would just look at it myself but the truck is about three hours from me. If it does have a two speed diff how do you switch it if there are no controls in the cab? Thanks

 

[papercu]

Why would a 1989 Ford 8000 only go 30mph? A de-icer wouldn't/shouldn't be geared that low. Wayne
From the web:
Landoll Corporation has produced over 600 Truck Mounted Deicer/Washer units. Mounted on a modified standard chassis. The TM-1800 is a versatile unit that incorporates fluid tanks, fluid heaters, and an aerial boom-mounted personnel enclosed cabin. These units were produced for the Air Force and Navy - 1984 through 1998.

 

[73m819]

Might have a TWO speed rear, set in low and not wired so it can be upshifted, or the shift is someplace other then the stick so it can be roaded

 

[JDToumanian]

It doesn't have planetary hubs on the axles does it? I've seen pics of some airport runway vehicles that had these on them, otherwise they were regular civilian vehicles.

 

[essayons07]

As far as I know it's a standard Ford C8000. If the truck was close I would just crawl under it and check it out. I'm hoping that it is a two speed rear end and I can switch it to the high range. I was hoping someone here had one and could share some info.

Thanks

 

[NEIOWA]

GovDeals.com - 1989 Ford Deicer Truck (F800)

Call the contact listed and ask him. I think this is what you have. Makes no sense to me 35mph. Low geared/slow but 35mph?

See last photo at link 75mph. No problems.

 

[unclebeau]

Bad IP ?

 

[CTP]

I know this is an old post at this time but I thought I would fill in some missing info here for anyone in the future who might have this question. I had one of these trucks so am familiar with it's components. It came with a Dana differential that does have a two speed option. As spec'd by the military (I guess) a lockout plate was installed in the diff to keep it in low. This provides a top speed of only around 35 mph on a hill with a tail wind. I drove mine for 200 miles like this. The engine (8 cyl detroit ) is literally screaming at this speed. The lock out plate can be removed and a cap mounted switch installed for a high and low selection. With the current ratios in the diff though, this still will only put your top speed around 53 though because there is only something like a 30% difference in the gearing. Or you can install what he called a seasonal lockout which would give you the option of switching by climbing under the truck and manually changing the selector.The diff can be swapped out also if you can source the parts. It is an older Dana and my tech says they are hard to come by. Anyway, sorry this is so late but if you have any questions about the truck send me a PM.
CP

 

[73m819]

is this the SAME vehicle that has been in the old want adds for ever, another auto renew run on add, in fact looks like THREE adds for the SAME TRUCK, all RUN ON

 

[CTP]

I know this is an old post at this time but I thought I would fill in some missing info here for anyone in the future who might have this question. I had one of these trucks so am familiar with it's components. It came with a Dana differential that does have a two speed option. As spec'd by the military (I guess) a lockout plate was installed in the diff to keep it in low. This provides a top speed of only around 35 mph on a hill with a tail wind. I drove mine for 200 miles like this. The engine (8 cyl detroit ) is literally screaming at this speed. The lock out plate can be removed and a cap mounted switch installed for a high and low selection. With the current ratios in the diff though, this still will only put your top speed around 53 though because there is only something like a 30% difference in the gearing. Or you can install what he called a seasonal lockout which would give you the option of switching by climbing under the truck and manually changing the selector.The diff can be swapped out also if you can source the parts. It is an older Dana and my tech says they are hard to come by. Anyway, sorry this is so late but if you have any questions about the truck send me a PM.
CP

 

[CTP]

I had mine in the classified. It is sold now though.

 

[porkysplace]

I had mine in the classified. It is sold now though.

Maybe you should manage your classifieds , how long ago was it sold . it just reposted on auto renew.

1985 Landoll TM 1800 De-icer Ford c800 2000 miles

1985 Landoll TM1800 De-icing Truck

1985 Ford C800 Bucket Boom Military Air Force De-Ice Maintenance truck.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Sweet.
That would have made a cute short-wheelbase tractor for our 220KAK trailer and the tight quarters of our backyard.
May I ask what sort of price you got for yours?
Thanks
John

 

[CTP]

I sold mine to a nearby private airport. They were ecstatic. The features far outweighed any currently available de-icing unit. The cheapest trailer mounted de-icing unit is around $17000 and it has no boom. I think I sold mine for around $6500. Wish I still had it though. Lots of fun. It was about 30 ft long I think.

Oh and thanks for the heads up Porky. Seems I did this long ago but the ad continued......I am looking into it though to keep this thread from turning into a classifieds rant.

 

[porkysplace]

I sold mine to a nearby private airport. They were ecstatic. The features far outweighed any currently available de-icing unit. The cheapest trailer mounted de-icing unit is around $17000 and it has no boom. I think I sold mine for around $6500. Wish I still had it though. Lots of fun. It was about 30 ft long I think.

Oh and thanks for the heads up Porky. Seems I did this long ago but the ad continued......I am looking into it though to keep this thread from turning into a classifieds rant.

So when did you sell it ? these 3 ads have to be from a least last febuary because you don't have the post count to post after the change . You should have deleted old ads as you posted new ones.

 

[73m819]

the good thing about the NEW clasifieds is that ALL the run ons are gone, so I would lt this go as it and all the others will be gone

 

[natem]

Can we clean this up to keep to info of value to the thread?

 

[319]

Okay, besides airport use and de-icing house gutters in cold climates, what use would one possibly have for a vehicle like this?

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Okay, besides airport use and de-icing house gutters in cold climates, what use would one possibly have for a vehicle like this?

Donning our Thinking Caps, and letting the creative juices flow.....

1. Hot Showers at SS Rallies.

2. MMVWF Duty - Mobile Military Vehicle Washing Facility... also handy at SS Rallies.

3. Dog Wash?

4. Party Wagon Rental... visuallize a Foamed Family Reunion.

Others?????

 

[Bob Jackson]

I was actually glad to find this thread about the C800 and the tm 1800. We have one of these too but 45 MPH max, makes me wonder about the 2 spd rear. Interesting about mill spec'ed equipment and how the suppliers modified the civilian gear.
As to use, we were going to use it to clean buildings around the property but it doesn't lift high enough. Looking for a new home.