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Recently found a strange MV at work in Tn. log woods. 6x6, 10 ton(approx),articulating frame,front of truck(cab,engine,and front wheels)can be unhooked from rear(tandem axle. When the tractor is unhooked from rear, a set of dolly wheels(approx. 14in.) are lowered to support the weight of the tractor until it can be hooked to another trailer. Trailer was orginally fitted with a tank and spray euip. Truck can equipped with "sand type" tires, not NDT GI tread. Owner removed tank and asso. equip. and added a fifth wheel to pull loaded log trailers, from woods to hard road. Owner had to order trans. parts from TRW who told him there were only 2 built. Data plate on dash says:
USAMERDC Model LD 8145 Date shipped Aug 1972 Manf. by Barnes and Reinecke Inc. Chicago,Ill
Shipping data plate says:
Liquid Distributor, Dust Control length 403in. width 107in.
Hood says: U S Army UA003F
Forgot to mention, V-6 Detroit Diesel, all tac.lighting(blackouts,etc.)
Does anyone know anything about this type of truck? How many were built? Where are the others? Where were they used? What does USAMERDC stand for? I been around GI trucks all my life, but never saw one like this. Thanks to you all.
Keith Byrd
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