XM757 Genset onboard

[cranetruck]

Installed the missing dromedary platform and set the 10 KW genset in place.
The four mounting holes lined up perfectly with pre-existing holes in the platform.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Your gonna have to paint it now!

 

[cranetruck]

You noticed....the projects never end.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Same here, I know how it goes.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Nice genset Bjorn! Does it run?

 

[cranetruck]

Yeah Kenny, last time I tried, which is a year ago now. As you know it came from your yard and only needed the regulator fixed. Much appreciated!

 

[OPCOM]

That's a nice setup! nothing like a generator onboard.

 

[rmgill]

Anyone get the feeling Bjorn is gonna set up a motor home with this? One of those shop van trailers and Bjorn can go vacation where ever he wants.

 

[cranetruck]

Patrick, the 10 KW set was standard equipment, although 400Hz for the missile erector/launcher.

Ryan, no motor home for me, I sleep in the cab, remember, and this one has space for a living room too.

 

[maddawg308]

Looks great Bjorn! Like I said, it looked like something was missing....

 

[Flea]

Purely awesome. What's going to go on the right hand side? Just a loading surface, or...?

 

[cranetruck]

Purely awesome. What's going to go on the right hand side? Just a loading surface, or...?

While in service, spare tire for the trailer and a quad battery pack. Mine will have a spare tire plus loading surface on the right. The "dromedary" platform is 4-1/2 x 8 ft in size.

 

[m.walker]

That truck's just plain cool !

 

[OPCOM]

What are you going to do with the 8x8 when you are done, that is, what will it's job be?

 

[timntrucks]

glad to see your newest pics. super nice truck keep them coming and good luck Tim

 

[ajg6989]

looks great

 

[cranetruck]

What are you going to do with the 8x8 when you are done, that is, what will it's job be?

Patrick, the truck is a perfect test bed for ideas, my only limitation is my meager budget. It will take years to complete, if ever. I want it to be "All it can be".

Examples of little stuff in images, flame heater improvements and a switch monitoring circuit.

 

[tatra813]

Patrick, the 10 KW set was standard equipment, although 400Hz for the missile erector/launcher.

Ryan, no motor home for me, I sleep in the cab, remember, and this one has space for a living room too.

looks very nice, with the genset installed it reminds me of the MAZ.

 

[tatra813]

Bjorn just curious why the military didnt build/use more of the 8x8 technology like your truck and others. I guess there must be some drawback to 8x8s, Im just not sure what it is.

 

[maddawg308]

Bjorn just curious why the military didnt build/use more of the 8x8 technology like your truck and others. I guess there must be some drawback to 8x8s, Im just not sure what it is.

Tire changes are time consuming and expensive?