Pictures of fifth wheel wrecker boom

[maddawg308]

Not sure if I am getting across what I am looking for. Looking for detailed pics of the wrecker boom that mounts directly to the fifth wheel hitch of tractors like the M818. rickyoday had one a while back, I think I have seen pics of one BKubu had as well, but not closeup.

 

[Derrickl112]

like this?

 

[drgreg]

Kinda like these... Tow Your Own Towing Equipment - model 10 fifth wheel wrecker

 

[gunboy1656]

I don't have any other info, but here.....

 

[clinto]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/60042-towing-m915a1-backwards-truhitch.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/35884-fifth-wheel-crane-boom-assy-q-jeff-others.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/13101-5th-wheel-wrecker.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/military-vehicle-road-trips/20422-tractor-sighting-i-81-pa-md-line.html

 

[maddawg308]

Sorta. Here's some distant pics of the one rickyoday had.

 

[emmado22]

The Army calls them Fifth Wheel Towing Devices. google it

 

[that1028guy]

There also known as zak lifts. Or are you talking about the kind that hooks 5th wheel plate to 5th wheel plate? Or the kind you can fork with?

 

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Not sure if I am getting across what I am looking for. Looking for detailed pics of the wrecker boom that mounts directly to the fifth wheel hitch of tractors like the M818. rickyoday had one a while back, I think I have seen pics of one BKubu had as well, but not closeup.

Rick bought his from BKubu I do believe.
Next time I go to Rickyoday's shop i can take some pictures if you like. Is there something specific you want a pic of?

 

[M813A1]

Those style of towing devices are available commerically as well !!

 

[maddawg308]

Rick bought his from BKubu I do believe.
Next time I go to Rickyoday's shop i can take some pictures if you like. Is there something specific you want a pic of?

Not really. Just curious about it's operation and what it is capable of. I can tell a lot about a tool and how it is best used just by looking at it. Some close up pics of the main beam and the rear "wiffle tree" area would be much appreciated.

 

[area52]

here is a civilian one:

Welcome To ProTote - The World's Finest Fifth Wheel Semi-Truck Wrecker

 

[M1075]

I think Tru-Hitch is the only authorized device in the Army now. See www.truhitch.com

For a good example of the problems with all other FWTD, read BKubu's post here http://www.steelsoldiers.com/milita...ctor-sighting-i-81-pa-md-line.html#post209719

I know a guy looking to sell his military tru-hitch for $11k if anyone is looking for one.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Holmes made some of the older FWTDs such as the one Gunboy displayed.

 

[TacticalTruck]

I got one here MD

 

[wreckerman893]

Holmes made some of the older FWTDs such as the one Gunboy displayed.

We called them "Holmes Kits" when I was in. The Transportation unit next to my old unit at Fort Benning had several of them in their recovery section.

 

[maddawg308]

Thanks for the info guys.

Jeff, I'll shoot you a PM about stopping over and taking some pics.