Re: [MV] Light-Duty Military Tow Bar?

From: starhauler@gurulink.com
Date: Thu Aug 02 2001 - 19:31:03 PDT


----- Original Message -----
From: <starhauler@gurulink.com>
To: "Jim Newton" <jnewton@laurel.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Light-Duty Military Tow Bar?

> Hi Jim and list:
> It does seem like overkill I agree. The question is since you have a
> deuce what happens if it does not want to roll on it's own? There are
> postings available with PICS showing Deuces being towed using the Mil tow
> bar by ton civvies, might come in handy if in a jam. Another use is any
> friends have bigger green near you? I have a M-817 with no know close by
> Big Green Owners in Ohio but am thinking of a tow bar. Heck most civie
dump
> trucks have pintle hitch, cheaper than a commercial wrecker. I also live
not
> far from I-70 in Ohio, Who knows if a MV was broke down close by and I had
a
> tow bar I'd give him a hand. I guess if I have not justified it' ownership
> to you I guess I talked myself into it!
> Other maters: Have noticed a lack of M-809 series postings and M-817s
> seem to be very rare. Like to know if any of you out there have one of
these
> rare breeds? My M-817 "Star Hauler" is available for stud service for
pick
> of litter, but would they be green puppies or mutts?
> Billy P. Whyde
> M-817w/w, M-103 owner in Ohio
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Newton" <jnewton@laurel.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 12:12 PM
> Subject: [MV] Light-Duty Military Tow Bar?
>
>
>
> Hello List...
>
> I have received good offers from several listers who have medium-duty
> military tow bars, but they seem to be a little overkill for what I
> need (tow an M1007 CUCV with an M35A2). It is rated to pull 39,000
> pounds!
>
> Is there such a thing as a light-duty military towbar, or are these
> medium-duty tow bars the only ones?
>
> Thank you.
>
> --
>
> Jim "Ike" Newton
>
> o 1984 Military CUCV Suburban
> 6.2 Liter Turbo-Diesel Engine
> 3/4 Ton Cargo Capacity, 4WD
>
> o 1971 M35A2 Military Troop/Cargo Truck "Deuce and a Half"
> 478 Cubic Inch Turbo-Diesel Multi-Fuel Engine
> Air Shift Front Axle
> 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Capacity, 6WD
>
> See them at: http://www.CUCV.net
>
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