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If anyone has any leads on a M270 or M172 style trailer could you get in touch with me via a PM or here. I'm looking to pull a halftrack behind Dave's "ARMYMAN30YEARS+" old M52.
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Looking for a M270 or M172 style trailer
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Why the M270? I think you are going to be much better suited with an M172. Well built, lower to the ground, and a dovetail to boot. The ramps are VERY heavy though. Also overwidth in stock form. Check around on GL. I see them on there all the time.
I have always loved this pic.
I have always loved this pic.
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Can a M127 trailer handle the weight? If so, I know it's a high deck, but I know where some are cheap....
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I answered my own question by using Google.
The M127 trailer is listed as a 12-ton capacity. The M3 halftrack is listed as 18,600 pounds weight, or 9.3 tons, so the standard-height flatbed M127 should be able to handle it. There are some on GL right now, or there are 5 sitting unhappily, awaiting new owners in a junkyard in central PA, close to you. Only problem I see is the fact that they are standard-height deck trailers, and will require a loading dock to load/unload the halftrack. Not a problem if you just want to move the halftrack around, but would be if you are taking it to shows....
The M127 trailer is listed as a 12-ton capacity. The M3 halftrack is listed as 18,600 pounds weight, or 9.3 tons, so the standard-height flatbed M127 should be able to handle it. There are some on GL right now, or there are 5 sitting unhappily, awaiting new owners in a junkyard in central PA, close to you. Only problem I see is the fact that they are standard-height deck trailers, and will require a loading dock to load/unload the halftrack. Not a problem if you just want to move the halftrack around, but would be if you are taking it to shows....
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Oh, SNAP! I did it again, forgot to post the whole story.
There IS a M172 lowboy for sale in Northern VA, by another Steel Soldier by the name of TacticalTruck. PM him for more info, I'm sure he has pics.
There IS a M172 lowboy for sale in Northern VA, by another Steel Soldier by the name of TacticalTruck. PM him for more info, I'm sure he has pics.
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yea, i got pics, thanks. i think a friend of your's called me on this
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Thanks for the lead on the 172. The 270 series would be a first choice for me because sometimes I might have company on board. The empty wieght on my track is just under 15K. However I have a nine ton gooseneck I tow it around with now with a one ton Ford DRW tow boss. That moves my buddies scout car real easy too. Is the 172 over sized width? I tlooks like it would be perfect match. Bud with the Sherman told me about one in Va. You must be the the guy. Are there ramps with it ?
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Yes, it's about 9.5' wide. I don't have original ramps but they are HEAVY anyway. I could make up some lighter ones that would hold up to your half-track. I also have extra radial tires on rims, if you'd like to convert from bias-ply. It needs wood work done to it but otherwise it's in good shape. We re-built the landing gear and that works well.
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