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Bed weight
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Simply typing in "bed weight" in the search box of the deuce forum brought this up (14th thread listed).
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/search.php?searchid=6268446
[h=1]Weight of Deuce parts[/h]
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/search.php?searchid=6268446
[h=1]Weight of Deuce parts[/h]
Thank you very much!!!
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this is a good place for answers!
CMPPhil
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Hi Porksplace
Just tried the link you listed https://www.steelsoldiers.com/search...archid=6268446
and it did not work don't know why an archive file could not be found unless it is the recent server change.
The Weight of Deuce parts seems to work fine.
Cheers Phil
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That was the link to the search , I guess we can't link SS searches like you can with google.
I read the "weight of deuce parts" and determined the bed weighs between 1200 and 2000 lbs.
Since I got some wood today to stick through it and jack it up for removal....it's good to know. Sorry, no scales to get closer. I think I need 4 barrels and the tractor front end loader can handle one side at a time.
My deuce bed becomes a dump trailer bed.
Since I got some wood today to stick through it and jack it up for removal....it's good to know. Sorry, no scales to get closer. I think I need 4 barrels and the tractor front end loader can handle one side at a time.
My deuce bed becomes a dump trailer bed.
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Hey toby if my $.02 is worth anything to you, I would bet the 1820 LB weight quoted several time is close. My M939 14’ drop side bed with no seats, bows and the mudflaps, mudflap hangers and side marker lights removed, weighed right at 2000 LB. Unfortunately I cant find my picture of it hanging on the scale right this moment.
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Yea, I think you are right on at the 1820# weight.
Mine has a heavy coat of undercoating that was near liquid in the heat the other day. I put 2 hardwood boards through it, sticking out the sides about a foot. I can get some steel barrels and may put a bit of water in them for stability. I picked up wood blocking at the sawmill too. Tractor can handle about 1200 so I'm okay there, one side at time.
Then the new trailer frame gets slipped under and the bed fitted to it.
Water in rear tires and in 55gal drum also. My 1956 Case is a beast but I would not try this now with her.
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I used landscape timbers, 55 gallon drums and a Hi-lift jack to remove and store several beds.
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Yea, like that. Interesting use of engine hoist.