8000 lbs plus trailer?
If that is it, then the M35 with a Pintle trailer (10K rated trailer)
should do fine, just don't skimp on the trailer, that is the key. You
aren't going to do much mountain climbing or go a whole lot faster than
50 mpg though.
I've towed a 23,000 lb M51 truck on a gooseneck flatbed with a GMC 1 ton
dually. That's a good combo also, just a little short on power. But
again the trailer/truck combo is really key.
Dave
James Burrill wrote:
>
> Hi List,
>
> A neighbor was over looking at my mk1 Bren Carrier and the question of
> how to move it to events came up. I had thought to get a 4-5 year old
> dualie F-250 or 350 and a trailer to handle the 4 tons of armoured
> vehicle.
>
> I was shocked to hear the going price was 15-25,000.00 for a truck 5
> years old. Then my neighbor asked about a surplus duce-and-a-half.
>
> Then I thought..What about a M-35? I know Brit/Canadian vehicles, but
> have not explored 60's-70's vintage US vehicles.
>
> So, list, the question is this: Would a M-35 make a good tow vehicle
> for a double axle trailer that would carry a 4 ton tank, plus the 4
> ton tank and gear?
>
> I would likely only go a 300 mile radius away from home so a 600 mile
> weekend.
>
> The trailer would need to be fairly low, like a trailer to carry a
> front end loader.
>
> Now if it is worthwhile, what is a ballpark figure for a running M-35
> or variant? I know the M-35 variants had turbo and multifuel upgrades,
> but I never paid attention prior.
>
> Now if someone has one to sell, don't try to sell me one just yet. I
> have a year to go on the restoration before I start seriously looking
> to buy a truck....I just want to do a "feasibility study".
>
> Thanks guys!
>
> Cheers,
> Jim
>
> 42 C-15 (getting an engine change)
> 42 Mk 1 Carrier (all over the garage)
> 42 HUP (still shivering in Canada)
>
>
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