1970 Jeep M818 5-ton truck tractor, 6×6, Cummins NH250 diesel engine, 8-spd manual trans, spring suspension, 11.00×20 tires, front winch, runs & drives great, no brakes, 1,010 hrs & 50,320 miles showing, VIN: 00000000C12411474
I can help with shipping if you need it, I’ll get you some quotes, if you are ok with the price all you have to do is pay and I’ll take care of the rest! Located in Merrill WI. I’m looking for a quick sale, the truck needs to be picked up ASAP, that is the only reason it is priced so low. Let me know if you have any questions!!
The M809 series used a Cummins NHC250 engine, a 855 cu in (14.0 L) naturally aspirated inline 6 cylinder diesel engine developing 240 hp (180 kW) at 2100rpm and 685 lbf⋅ft (929 N⋅m) of torque at 1500rpm. All models of the M809 series used this engine throughout their service life. The N series was a successful commercial design, with a conservative rating the engine was more powerful and less stressed than the Continental LDS-465 multifuel engine used in the M39 series.[2][3][4][5]
A Dana-Spicer 5-speed model 6453 synchromesh manual transmission had a very low 1st, direct 4th, and overdrive 5th. A Rockwell-Standard 2-speed transfer case also engaged the front axle automatically if the rear wheels turned faster than the front, as when the rear wheels spun, in any gear and any range.
The M809 series had a ladder frame with three live axles, the front on leaf springs and the rear tandem on leaf springs with locating arms.[7]
There were three wheelbases (measurements are from the centerline of the front axle to the centerline of rear tandem). The short (M810), used for tractors and dumps, was 167 inches (4.24 m), the standard long (M809), used for cargo, wreckers, and bolsters, was 179 inches (4.55 m), and the extra long (M811), used for long cargo, tractor wreckers, and expansible vans, was 215 inches (5.46 m).[3][8]
Most models had 11.00×20 size tires with dual rear tires. Some M813s had 14.00×20 with single rear tires, the M812 and M821 bridge trucks had 14.00×20 with dual rear tires. The M819 wrecker tractor had 12.00×20 with dual rear tires. All tires were bi-directional military pattern.[8]
Brakes were air over hydraulic with drum brakes on all wheels. Air brake connections at the rear were used for trailer brakes. The M815, M818, and M819 had separate controls to apply the trailer brakes separately from the service brakes.[8]
All M809 models had a rear pintle hitch and could tow 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) trailers except the M816, which could tow 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) The M818 and M819 could tow 37,500 lb (17,000 kg) semi trailers on their fifth wheel.
Many M809 series were equipped with a front-mounted 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) capacity winch, intended for self-recovery. A winch weighed 665 lb (302 kg) and added 15+1⁄2 in (39 cm) inches to the length of the truck. The M815 had a mid-mounted winch and the M816 had a rear-mounted 45,000 lb (20,000 kg) capacity winch.[9]
A standard military cab, designed by REO for their 2+1⁄2-ton M35, was used. It had hinged doors with roll-up windows, a folding windshield, and a removable canvas roof. A hard roof could be fitted.
M818 Tractor trucks were used to tow semi-trailers up to 37,500 lb (17,000 kg) with 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) on their fifth wheel. Semi-tractor/trailers have to stay on relatively flat ground, and are not rated for full off-road use. On improved roads they could tow up to 55,000 lb (25,000 kg) with 25,000 lb (11,000 kg) on their fifth wheel.[16]
The M818 normally towed a 12-ton 2 axle trailer. There were stake and platform, van, low-bed, and tanker bodies. 6-ton 2 axle expansible vans and 6-ton single axle vans were also used.
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