Man I loved these trucks when I was in the Marines. We 1st got these back 2002 and I just came back stateside from Japan. I remembered using the Jake for the 1st time and it moved me out of the seat. Had a blast with them and they held up descent when OIF kicked off.
I know that I am excited. I just purchased mine today and I will be working on picking it up. Going to turn it into a water tender for wildland firefighting.
My intention as well, (I'm normally a fire faller) and I know it can be done, but can we keep in touch about your progress? Good to learn from each other. IanMcConnell@usa.com.
My local volunteer fire department did the exact same thing with theirs. Its about the only truck that you can plow over brush in and not even give a damn about it. Other than other military trucks
In most if not all states, it goes by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR, which for this vehicle if I'm not mistaken is 62,000lbs, so that would require a CDL, and an Air Brake endorsement if it's registered as commercial. Not sure if you can register a vehicle this size as non-commercial, but you'll at least need the Air Brake endorsement. A Non-CDL truck has to have a GVWR of less than 26,000lbs, and the empty weight of that truck is a bit over 26,000 empty.
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if you can register it as a recreational vehicle then you're OK without CDL
Bruh I drive these for the marines. They’re bulletproof. Caterpillar C12 mated to an Allison 4700SP. You have the best names in the industry powering this truck.
What the hell are you talking about... It has a Caterpillar C12 bolted to an Allison 7 speed transmission. These things are much better than the previous generation trucks.
You can not be for real,this is a USMC truck,all of the MK23-MK38 are,the MTVR is also in the Seabees as well,they are all straight green. The Army is stuck using the FMTV's which are a electrical nightmare.
@@Slim_Slid I was referring to the army in general, as in military or armed forces. I know the US has a Navy, Air Force, Marines and Army, but that's just too complicated for me.
much higher ground clearance in middle of the axle, smother ride, more traction in most situations. I never heard of a problem with the suspension on these and most of the more modern oshkosh trucks are using independent suspension.
@@Slim_Slid it says USMC in front of the serial number on the hood so you are correct but they also had plenty of tan ones when I was in the Marines 2008-20012. I don't know anything about the FMTV's besides the USMC used them for our rocket artillery launchers HIGMARS as it was too expensive to convert the system from the army truck to the MTVR
The current ones being released don’t have a 20 foot bed. There is a variant with a 20 foot bed. Point is, if you wait to get the 20 foot variant then you can put the 20 foot expandable shelter container on top and just lock it down with the iso locks.
Interesting fact: you only need a cdl to drive something if you are driving for commerce, ie driving a bus for payment, have a job delivering bulk propane, working as a trucker, ect. If you are not driving for compensation, you dont need a COMMERCIAL drivers license. What you do have to look up is your specific states license laws as they vary from state to state. For example, in my home state of kansas, to drive this truck (single vehicle with gvwr over 26k) i would need a non commercial class B license. In some states, you dont need anything besides a regular drivers license to operate this truck
Depends on the state I believe. In some states they require simply due to them having more than 2 axles. But I hear that if you get them registered as "historical vehicles" you do not need a CDL. But historical vehicle plates often require the vehicle to be 25 yrs or older.
"7 Ton" refers to how much weight you can carry while off road,in reality on a road or high way,you could haul 14 Tons with any of these.It does not apply to the actual weight of the truck.
10000 fucking percent true. When your a marine stationed in Okinawa where it rains all the fucking time it irritates me how they can’t just get that one detail to work properly on the truck 😂
Man I loved these trucks when I was in the Marines.
We 1st got these back 2002 and I just came back stateside from Japan.
I remembered using the Jake for the 1st time and it moved me out of the seat.
Had a blast with them and they held up descent when OIF kicked off.
Jake brakes are AWESOME
Man I miss driving those bad boys. best vehicle the Marine Corps ever bought
Motor tah
I know that I am excited. I just purchased mine today and I will be working on picking it up. Going to turn it into a water tender for wildland firefighting.
My intention as well, (I'm normally a fire faller) and I know it can be done, but can we keep in touch about your progress?
Good to learn from each other.
IanMcConnell@usa.com.
My local volunteer fire department did the exact same thing with theirs. Its about the only truck that you can plow over brush in and not even give a damn about it. Other than other military trucks
In most if not all states, it goes by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR, which for this vehicle if I'm not mistaken is 62,000lbs, so that would require a CDL, and an Air Brake endorsement if it's registered as commercial. Not sure if you can register a vehicle this size as non-commercial, but you'll at least need the Air Brake endorsement. A Non-CDL truck has to have a GVWR of less than 26,000lbs, and the empty weight of that truck is a bit over 26,000 empty.
if you can register it as a recreational vehicle then you're OK without CDL
@ Some states you can register as a Historical Vehicle
@@ianmangham4570 This ^^^^
@@ianmangham4570 But they have to meet age requirements. In California the vehicle has to be 25 yrs or older.
Ultimate truck
Good job
i love this.
This thing is crazy quiet compare to the deuce
More parts more problems ! I’ll keep my bobbed 1980 5 ton on Rockwell’s and manual trans! And running 53’s on helmet wheels.
surprised you found the internet and didn't mail a letter to the channel about this.
@@Btstaz I bet it's a telex comment. Nothing wrong with automatic and clutch will never wear they're very robust these days, .
Bruh I drive these for the marines. They’re bulletproof. Caterpillar C12 mated to an Allison 4700SP. You have the best names in the industry powering this truck.
@@Btstaz LOOOOOL, ngl I'm close to the same, I got a 72 m35a2
What the hell are you talking about... It has a Caterpillar C12 bolted to an Allison 7 speed transmission. These things are much better than the previous generation trucks.
Where can I get one like this
i don't understand what are the arguments for over complicating an army truck with independent spring suspension?
You can not be for real,this is a USMC truck,all of the MK23-MK38 are,the MTVR is also in the Seabees as well,they are all straight green.
The Army is stuck using the FMTV's which are a electrical nightmare.
@@Slim_Slid I was referring to the army in general, as in military or armed forces. I know the US has a Navy, Air Force, Marines and Army, but that's just too complicated for me.
much higher ground clearance in middle of the axle, smother ride, more traction in most situations. I never heard of a problem with the suspension on these and most of the more modern oshkosh trucks are using independent suspension.
@@Slim_Slid it says USMC in front of the serial number on the hood so you are correct but they also had plenty of tan ones when I was in the Marines 2008-20012. I don't know anything about the FMTV's besides the USMC used them for our rocket artillery launchers HIGMARS as it was too expensive to convert the system from the army truck to the MTVR
Do they come in a shelter van configuration?
The current ones being released don’t have a 20 foot bed. There is a variant with a 20 foot bed. Point is, if you wait to get the 20 foot variant then you can put the 20 foot expandable shelter container on top and just lock it down with the iso locks.
Do those trucks come with a Cummins motor? What is the top speed on those trucks?
No, cats only. And a blistering 55 mph officially
@@isaachousley325 they go faster than than lol. Ive had one at 65+ trying to catch the CO's humvee headed back to camp pendleton from 29palm ca
Did they require a cdl when you picked it up from the auction? You need one right?
Nope.
Interesting fact: you only need a cdl to drive something if you are driving for commerce, ie driving a bus for payment, have a job delivering bulk propane, working as a trucker, ect. If you are not driving for compensation, you dont need a COMMERCIAL drivers license. What you do have to look up is your specific states license laws as they vary from state to state. For example, in my home state of kansas, to drive this truck (single vehicle with gvwr over 26k) i would need a non commercial class B license. In some states, you dont need anything besides a regular drivers license to operate this truck
What surplus company is that?
How’s the turning radius?
Fucking terrible lmao
I was just saying to myself (boy that 8v92 sure has a sweet turbo) just as he said (it has a cat in it).
cat c12 in these, built between 2000 and 2008 I think
Whats is the MPG on this beast?
8
I would say about 3-4 MPG just on a street,and then 6-8 MPG on the high way.
These trucks have an 80 gallon diesel fuel tank. That will get you about 300 miles. Do the math and it ain’t great.
With those air brakes, are you required to have a CDL? What if this was turned into an RV?
That's what I want to do and that's why I'm watching this video lol
You do not need a CDL if it's registered non commercial, although you will be required to have a air brake endorsement on your license
Check your states requirements specifically
Depends on the state I believe. In some states they require simply due to them having more than 2 axles. But I hear that if you get them registered as "historical vehicles" you do not need a CDL. But historical vehicle plates often require the vehicle to be 25 yrs or older.
State dependent , in ct if it’s over 26,001 pounds you need a cdl
What does it mean that it is 7 ton? The truck must weigh 20 tons tara?
"7 Ton" refers to how much weight you can carry while off road,in reality on a road or high way,you could haul 14 Tons with any of these.It does not apply to the actual weight of the truck.
Truck grosses around 60000 lbs.
@@Slim_Slid should be 15 ton highway capacity though its ten years since I drove them
Yuut!
Did that truck just fart in their face? 6:55
Walk around needs COMMENTARY
Rah
Yermo
Can’t wait to get one. How’s it been for you?
wipers in this truck are joke. seriously
10000 fucking percent true. When your a marine stationed in Okinawa where it rains all the fucking time it irritates me how they can’t just get that one detail to work properly on the truck 😂
As are most military vehicles