What To Do With My M50X

[tvangus]

I have a good running m50x I think it is number 15. We used it to build a lake on the farm and we are done with it. Hate to scrap it but that's where it is headed if it can't find a new home soon? We are near liberty new York? Any suggestions! It's gone for ever!

Thanks Ric

[ThaddeusW]

I have a good running m50x I think it is number 15. We used it to build a lake on the farm and we are done with it. Hate to scrap it but that's where it is headed if it can't find a new home soon? We are near liberty new York? Any suggestions! It's gone for ever!

Thanks Ric

Did you try to sell it on ebay a year or so ago? I remember that auction, think a link a link was posted here. Its a tough sell, very few people in the market for such a truck and if they are chances are it is making them money and they don't want a project truck with hard to find parts. Myself and others here would hate to see such a rare and awesome Mack model sent to china in little bits. Maybe Gerhart would rescue it or someone else in the heavy hauling/equipment business. I would try to hang on to it for as long as practically possible but it sounds as if you already have.

Dump trucks of that size require rigging and a special transport permit to move. Someone out there must have a project that needs an off highway dump. Maybe a small family ran logging/quarry/mining company might want a spare truck or a cheap yet stout 50 ton dumper to move dirt/rock around. I am sure someone would want it its just a matter of finding that person or company.

Here is an idea:

Post a video of it on YouTube. Sounds crazy but give it an interesting and informative title, something like "monster 50 ton mack dump truck" sounds good. Record some footage of it running around a bit. Start the video off with someone starting the big Detroit (or is it a Cummins?) and driving off. Then switch to an in cab view and drive around for a few minutes letting everyone hear the roaring engine and view out of the cab. Then top it off with another external video of someone running the dump hoist up and down and then your done. MAKE SURE you put the engine model (eg. detroit diesel 16v71 or cummins VTA) and M50 into the tags. This helps the video pop up in you tube and searches. Then in the description say that the truck is for sale and some information about it. People love 2 cycle Detroit "porn". There are tons of detroit diesel videos on youtube and many of them get plenty of hits. The M50 will surely be a great video and someone who is watching might be a potential customer or knows someone who does. Its an odd way to sell but an interesting one. Even if you manage to sell it, keep the video posted for us Mack and Detroit fans.

And out of curiosity, how much are you asking for the truck?

[tvangus]

Thanks for the suggestion. Yes that's the same truck as on ebay. Hate to scrap it, but the lake is built and it is just a conversation piece now. Awesome truck 16v71 in it and works great still. Had a buyer but too big to move, we actually drove it home from a quarry about 15 miles away! Got some interesting looks from other cars! Do not have a firm price but I guess scrap is the floor. Tires,engine and tranny must be worth some money as well. I thought it was a stretch for collectors...it really belongs in the Mack museum. When it gets a little warmer I will fire it up?

Did you try to sell it on ebay a year or so ago? I remember that auction, think a link a link was posted here. Its a tough sell, very few people in the market for such a truck and if they are chances are it is making them money and they don't want a project truck with hard to find parts. Myself and others here would hate to see such a rare and awesome Mack model sent to china in little bits. Maybe Gerhart would rescue it or someone else in the heavy hauling/equipment business. I would try to hang on to it for as long as practically possible but it sounds as if you already have.

Dump trucks of that size require rigging and a special transport permit to move. Someone out there must have a project that needs an off highway dump. Maybe a small family ran logging/quarry/mining company might want a spare truck or a cheap yet stout 50 ton dumper to move dirt/rock around. I am sure someone would want it its just a matter of finding that person or company.

Here is an idea:

Post a video of it on YouTube. Sounds crazy but give it an interesting and informative title, something like "monster 50 ton mack dump truck" sounds good. Record some footage of it running around a bit. Start the video off with someone starting the big Detroit (or is it a Cummins?) and driving off. Then switch to an in cab view and drive around for a few minutes letting everyone hear the roaring engine and view out of the cab. Then top it off with another external video of someone running the dump hoist up and down and then your done. MAKE SURE you put the engine model (eg. detroit diesel 16v71 or cummins VTA) and M50 into the tags. This helps the video pop up in you tube and searches. Then in the description say that the truck is for sale and some information about it. People love 2 cycle Detroit "porn". There are tons of detroit diesel videos on youtube and many of them get plenty of hits. The M50 will surely be a great video and someone who is watching might be a potential customer or knows someone who does. Its an odd way to sell but an interesting one. Even if you manage to sell it, keep the video posted for us Mack and Detroit fans.

And out of curiosity, how much are you asking for the truck?

[rhasler]

Randy, this sounds like it's right up your alley. You'd put all those Euclids, Clines, etc. to shame!

[Superdog]

Why not build a small island in the middle of your lake and park the Mack proudly in the middle as a tribute to the hard work it did for you.

[ThaddeusW]

Its good to hear you don't want to scrap it either. I mean how many of these trucks still exist? One of three M100's is by me and still parked with its trailer. Once they are gone they are gone forever.

From the brochure it should weigh in at about 74,500 lbs tare weight. its 13'10" wide and 14'2" high. Its only 26' long so any 50 ton lowboy would make short work of the haul.

Would be a nice pair: the M100 and its little brother the M50. I would love to own both of them.

[slpwlker]

Its good to hear you don't want to scrap it either. I mean how many of these trucks still exist? One of three M100's is by me and still parked with its trailer. Once they are gone they are gone forever.

From the brochure it should weigh in at about 74,500 lbs tare weight. its 13'10" wide and 14'2" high. Its only 26' long so any 50 ton lowboy would make short work of the haul.

Would be a nice pair: the M100 and its little brother the M50. I would love to own both of them.

Man that would put you up over 16 tall unless you beamed it. even then probally upwards of 15. Thats a hell of a lot to move. Might work on a 50 ton if you got the well for it. but I would think getting permits depending on where it's at would be a ton of problems esp if you get into the 16 range.

[ThaddeusW]

Man that would put you up over 16 tall unless you beamed it. even then probally upwards of 15. Thats a hell of a lot to move. Might work on a 50 ton if you got the well for it. but I would think getting permits depending on where it's at would be a ton of problems esp if you get into the 16 range.

You could pull the tires. Its an ass load of work but it should drop it about two feet making it 13'6 legal. The tires are monster 18.00-33, maybe bigger. Those are something in the neighborhood of 5 to 6 feet tall.