M1061a1

[mattveeder]

I was wondering how many of us out there have used their m35 trucks to pull these trailers? I bought one on govliquidation a while back (waiting on sf-97) and plan on using my m35 to pull it. My only plan is to convert it to haul my m37 on it. But when I look at pics that are posted these trailers are never behind an m35. So my question is did I make a bad move?

 

[Nonotagain]

I was wondering how many of us out there have used their m35 trucks to pull these trailers? I bought one on govliquidation a while back (waiting on sf-97) and plan on using my m35 to pull it. My only plan is to convert it to haul my m37 on it. But when I look at pics that are posted these trailers are never behind an m35. So my question is did I make a bad move?

The trailer weighs 5850 lbs bare. The deuce is large enough to pull it, just it's going to lack power on the hills.

The 37" deck height is going to require a loading ramp or a set of custom ramps fabricated to get your M37 on and off.

 

[gimpyrobb]

They were made for mobile laundry units and water purification units. It was supposed to be pulled by a 5ton, but know some that use them with the deuce. Good luck.

 

[MDSA]

I have pulled my 1061a1 a few times behind my Deuce. No problems. I can tell it's back there but no real issues. Stopping is actually easier with the 1061A1 since there are 4 extra brakes at work. However, I have never hauled more than a few hundred pounds on it. I have never gotten near capacity so stopping should be your main concern with a M37 on it.

 

[Stretch44875]

Mine travels all over behind the deuce or M108. It's heavy, and slows you down some, but I still get to 55.

Here's some threads with mine, should be pics too.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/31293-trip-get-5-ton-trailer-story-pics-stretch.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/41033-hauling-wood-again-15-000lbs.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/trailers/41031-adding-sides-5-ton-flatbed.html

 

[mistaken1]

I thought I had read somewhere that the towing capacity of the deuce was 5000# offroad and 10000# on road but at the moment all I can find is this from the TM 9-2320-361-10-2006 M35 Operator Manual.

 

[mdmorgan]

I use mine to pull my tractor. It is kinda heavy but pulls fine, i need to work on the brakes on the trailer (thanks GL forklift) but i have no problems stopping it. only problem i've have was when i had the backhoe on my tractor it was kinda tail heavy and the trailer wanted to wiggle a little.

 

[mattveeder]

Thanks for all the info. I am not regreting the purchase yet. But this wait for my euc to be approved is going on longer than I had imagined. So I will post pics as I fab up the ramps and such. Lets just not tell my wife that I am going through the trouble just so I dont have to pull my civilian car trailer behind the duce. It just doesnt seem to military to me.

 

[Unforgiven]

flat bed removable?

To all the M1061 owners,

Is the flat bed removable. That is, can it be stripped to the frame or is is welded as one unit?

Thanks.

 

[CARNAC]

The drawbar is attached to the bed. The axle and trunions are a separate unit.

 

[Stretch44875]

To all the M1061 owners,

Is the flat bed removable. That is, can it be stripped to the frame or is is welded as one unit?

Thanks.

Nope, flatbed is the frame.

 

[Unforgiven]

Thanks.

Any suggestions on what frame would be good for an M36 bed (17 ft) to make a big-dumb-trailer?

I was hoping to find a frame ready to go instead of welding up my own.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/attach...8-big-dumb-trailer-more-pics-trailer6_209.jpg
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/attach...8-big-dumb-trailer-more-pics-trailer6_209.jpg

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/5966-big-dumb-trailer-more-pics.html