20 Ton Crane

[cbvet]

If I only had the money!
How many times have we all said that?
Spotted this in a junkyard this morning.
Eric
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[ajgerdes]

how much were they asking for it !?!

 

[papabear]

Crap.....that crane is worth more for scrap metal than my house is worth. In fact...the scrap metal price is ruining acquisitions for our group. We were finding pieces where the owner would say....ah heck, I ain't never gonna do anything with it...make me a fair offer. Now the phrase is "heck that thing is worth $$$$$ for scrap!!

 

[cbvet]

I didn't ask the price. Was afraid it might be cheap & then I'd REALLY want it!
Eric
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[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

Those crane look a lot better than they are:
I did a Report of Survey on one that had the boom bent by a Soldier driving it without the boom caged to the cradle. They were so underpowered when we loaded them on RORO ships they had to be pushed up the ramp with an M88 or another track vehicle just underpowered. Still if I found one cheap I would bite because they look so cool.

 

[cbvet]

Crane

Good info, Chaplain.
But what fun it would be!
Eric
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[wreckerman893]

They are good for stationary work.
IF you have to road march them....pack a lunch.
They are slow and all hydrolically driven.
Won't pass their own shadow and blow hoses constantly (leaving arond 50 gals of fluid on the ground).
Stay away from them unless you are a glutton for punsihment.

 

[madsam]

I thought we all were gluttons for punishment....

 

[M543A2]

Eric:
What power units are in this crane? I have a 6V-53 Detroit with an Allison automatic mounted on a frame as a self-contained unit with a large gear box behind it. The Allison has four forward gears and two reverse. We have been told it came off a crane or winch of some kind.
Thanks Marti

 

[gimpyrobb]

Hey Eric, Was the trailer there? Those had a NICE trailer that they hauled the accessories on.

 

[cbvet]

Marti,
I didn't have time to look it over real closely, & I wouldn't know a Detroit engine if I saw one. It's at the same place where you picked up the dump truck.
If you tell me what to look for, I'll stop by again.
Gimpy,
Didn't see any trailer.

Eric
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[Elwenil]

Detroits are easy, just look for a LOT of oil.

 

[steelandcanvas]

I thought we all were gluttons for punishment....

So true, so true.

 

[Offroadfabworks]

Detroits are easy, just look for a LOT of oil.

and a very loud annoying engine.

 

[M543A2]

Eric:
Thanks, I didn't realize it was that close. I will stop in on my way to Milwaukee next trip.
Regards Marti

 

[M543A2]

Elwinil:
Detroits, properly built by a competent mechanic, will not leak oil. We have three (8V-71, 8V-92, 6V-53) that do not. They are an excellent engine, much misunderstood. I would choose them over others most every time. Power and torque curves are much better. No head gaskets to blow, fuel system easy to work on and upgrade. Keep the fuel racks set right, and they will give very reliable power. I don't think they would be so popular in large boats where you would be floating around amongst the sharks and sawfish if they failed as much as rumored!!
Regards Marti

 

[Elwenil]

Eh, I was just making a joke. I like Detroits, but I still like a Cat better, lol.

 

[wreckerman893]

What power units are in this crane?

The engine that ran the pump to drive it was a 903 Cummins.
Don't know about the crane itself.

 

[jfnemt1ff1]

OOOOOOOOH show some love to the detroit engines .
John

 

[wreckerman893]

A Detroit is like a Harley...if it ain't leaking oil...there is no oil in it