Actually, I hadn't even considered current "Hotel 8's"... I started this thread to get pics of action, not done TO your wrecker like other threads!!! (That's covered in 'Wrecker wishlist of mods' thread.)
More pics next time you use it PLEASE PLEASE!!
How does it compare to the E1?? (Waiting for prices to come down!!)
It's like a dream! I never had an M984E1, I did have an M984A2 previously but basically the same truck. Angry Detroit 2 stroke 8V92, Allison Transmission, No A/C, Good Times! As for an M984A4, CAT C15, Allison Trans, much more torque, A/C, and doesn't even notice a 23,000 pound LMTV behind it. The only other difference between the two is the C15 is limited to 1750 rpm in 5th. That translates into 62 mph in the high gear. My better half asserts that I ran around 70 mph unloaded and loaded but I have doubts that Oshkosh calibrated the speedometer off that far. Considering the 16R20 tires are only rated at 55 mph, I'm quite certain that I was not doing 70 but I did have it on the governor. 2 other major changes between the 2, one easily replicated and one, not so much. The A4 has air ride seats but also has air bag suspension on all 4 axles. There is no adjustment on the suspension from the operator position, it just ups the pressure in the rear bags if you're lift towing something heavy and lowers the pressure if not loaded. The combination of the two makes it go across bumps much smoother. I will post many more pics on this thread as the usage rate goes up. I perform quite a few tows a year, I've just finally gotten a smart phone that can document them!