Snow Removal Business
FOR
Due to changing time constraints of my full time job, my part time business has got to go.
I have been moving snow for the Virginia Department of Transportation for thirteen years. I don't want to stop, but my full time job has added responsibilities that prevent me from taking time off when it snows.
This is a pair of 1968 Oshkosh MB-2 Aircraft towing tractors, reconfigured for snow removal. They are rated for ground handling of aircraft up to 500,000 pounds. They were built for the Air Force in a production run of fewer than 40 units. Another run in 1977 produced fewer than 30 more, with smaller engines.
Both
trucks have 245 HP Caterpillar 1673-B engines, Twin-Disc transmissions with
four forward and one reverse speeds and
They are 4WD AND 4 wheel steer. You can select from front steer only or 4 wheel steer with a 17 ½ foot turning radius (2 feet tighter than a 2 wheel drive Dodge 1500 short bed standard cab pickup. Even Chevrolet's 1500 Silverado with their 'Quadrasteer' needs more room.) Oblique steering lets you drive sideways.
These things will out push even the heaviest grader while out maneuvering a small pickup. They are just as good on open roads, back roads or residential neighborhoods.
Live hydraulics control the lift and turn the blade, no need to worry about electric lifts killing your electrical system. Both trucks have 165 amp Leece-Neville alternators to keep the lights bright while you're working in the dark. They also have electrically heated mirrors to keep the ice off.
The Beast, Serial #9898
Extra 100 gal tank allows up to 30 hours runtime. Yes, you can get stuck!
Titanic, Serial #9876
Both trucks have 445/65R22.5 Michelin XZL radial tires with under 5,000 miles on them. For information on the tires, download the data sheet here Michelin XZL
I have the full set of manuals for
these trucks, Parts, Operation and Overhaul, including contact information for
any part needed. I also have the engine manual from Caterpillar on two
CD's. There has never been a problem getting parts. The parts
manual has the manufacturer's original part number for everything on the trucks
down to the last bolt. Most of the numbers are unchanged, but
Caterpillar, Twin-Disc and
Shipping is no problem for these
trucks. They will fit together on a 50 ton or better lowboy. Actual
combined weight will be about 36 tons. You can use the hauler of your
choice. I purchased Titanic in
Three complete axle assemblies, new in crates.
These include everything .... tie rods, steering rams, brakes and planetary units. These three axles cost the government $80,000 in 1984.
Both trucks, all three axles and the rest of the spare parts I have collected over the years go for
$50,000 USD
The Beast lost oil due to a line leaking and the pickup must
have sucked air on a slope. It still has
normal oil pressure but now has a knock in the bottom end. It drove on and off the lowboy that hauled it
home and up my driveway with no change in the knock, power or oil pressure. It probably just needs a set of bearings
rolled in. Since I don’t have the time
to fix it, which is the only reason I’m even considering selling, I’ve lowered
the price.
$25,000 USD takes the whole package
Shipping
not included. Trucks are located near
The
blades shown on the photos are state property, and do not go with the
trucks. VDOT has indicated an interest in keeping these trucks under
contract if the buyer is local. I can't speak to other states or other
parts of
I have two email addresses linked here, which is the easiest way to ask detailed questions. I can also be reached at 571-436-4139.
