roscoe69 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Good morning,I have a chance to save a B-61 dump truck from the scrap man, I was asking a fella about a 352 Pete with a v 12 detroit thats been sitting for many years but was told it will never be sold; but I have this old mack in the woods I'm getting rid of he says,He had already chiseled the radiator out of it, I hope to convince him to sell me the whole truck for parts as it is still pretty complete, just wondering the weight.Of course the scrap dollars are in his eyes!B61approx. 14' steel body ( dump )diesel65?Tandem18 speed quadraplexThanks.Ross Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Assuming the main components are still in the chassis and double framed I'd say about 14,000-16,000 pounds. Lot of metal there.Sad to think so many see only dollars as to value.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/#findComment-90554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 If it is double frame and heavy spec. dump box I would think 22,000 lbs. or better. I had a 1972 Paystar 5000 heavy spec. dump 24" tube tires 14' dump it was 30,000 lbs. empty. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/#findComment-90616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I remember two Mack B-61 dump tractors back in Illinois. One was 20,000 lbs + and the other was 22,000 lbs +. You have to figure a heavy speced dump truck has to be at least5000# heavier than your typical road tractor. Plus you have to add in the dump body 4000#. Paystar @ 30,000 sounds about right. Engine and tranny is pretty constant. itsthe frames axles and springs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/#findComment-90656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe69 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thanks for the info! I think I have him convinced to let me save it, he said give me 700 bucks and you haul it away. I said no problem! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/#findComment-90715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 So I hope we can say " another Mack saved " from the boneyard. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/#findComment-90718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe69 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Yep, worst case scenario is use some parts to help resurrect the old B421 and sell some parts to you guys. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/#findComment-90921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 PICS!!! Glad you saved her! Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/#findComment-90943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe69 Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 PICS!!! Glad you saved her! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21563-b-61-weight/#findComment-92225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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