Popular Post kmeitz Posted February 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2013 A couple of Mack U-Model tankers from eastern PA. Taken in the late 70's at the Liberty Fire Company, Spring City firemens parade. 6 Quote Keith http://www.flickr.com/photos/40978025@N04/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 OH MY GOD YOU DON'T KNOW HOW EXCITED I AM!!!!! Those are sweet!!!! Old style U's. Are these ones still around? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-163807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmeitz Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Vinny, Neither one is still around. They are sweet looking. Does anyone have any photos of PA Mack Firetrucks, they'd like to share? Quote Keith http://www.flickr.com/photos/40978025@N04/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-163811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Man that's too bad. Some good looking trucks there. I hope some others post thier pictures. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-163814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Gilbertsville had 3 U model's at one time, two tractors and a tanker. The tanker had originally been a tractor. I am told the one pictured ended up at Grandview, a local dirt track, as the track waterer. I have never gone to look for it. The other tractor was sold a couple of years ago. They told me $8000. I put a lowball offer of $4500 for the tractor and aluminum tandem axle tank trailer. I don't know where it ended up, but I think I have pictures of it and the tanker. I was given Gilbersville's R190 International that pulled a tanker before the U models. It went to a concrete plant and now doesn't have a straight piece of metal on it. As for PA Mack fire trucks, I have several. You should stop by and see them since you are near by. You can see some pictures in my gallery. I am having computer problems and am unable to post pictures right now. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-163863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Gilbertsville had 3 U model's at one time, two tractors and a tanker. The tanker had originally been a tractor. I am told the one pictured ended up at Grandview, a local dirt track, as the track waterer. I have never gone to look for it. The other tractor was sold a couple of years ago. They told me $8000. I put a lowball offer of $4500 for the tractor and aluminum tandem axle tank trailer. I don't know where it ended up, but I think I have pictures of it and the tanker. I was given Gilbersville's R190 International that pulled a tanker before the U models. It went to a concrete plant and now doesn't have a straight piece of metal on it. As for PA Mack fire trucks, I have several. You should stop by and see them since you are near by. You can see some pictures in my gallery. I am having computer problems and am unable to post pictures right now. MikeMan, somebody better get down to Grandview to that dirt track and see if there's a U model there. Thanks for the info Mike. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-163888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Man, somebody better get down to Grandview to that dirt track and see if there's a U model there. Thanks for the info Mike.I used to go to Grandview..hasnt been there in years. Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-163895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Bangor PA`s MB 2 Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-163896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I never realized just how many MB fire trucks there were until i joined BMT......................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-163984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Back in the early 1970s when the "MB" model fire engine was introduced, many small, volunteer fire departments operated apparatus mounted on commercial chassis such as Ford, GMC, IH, etc. The Mack "MB" was an entry into the "custom" fire apparatus world for these departments. Departments now had an affordable engine that incorporated the safety of a jump seat plus other "big city" features. Later, these departments could move into Mack "CF"s, Spartan, ALF, and other custom apparatus. While the "MB" was a commercial chassis, Mack made the fire apparatus version a "custom" by adding fire department features such as dual ignitions, beefed up suspensions, electrical systems, safety features, etc. required by the NFPA. This was also done to "custom" "R" model fire apparatus. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-164255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 And they were cheaper the the CF so it worked out well for some smaller towns and boroughs.. Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-164534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 This picture taken late 60's when the Town of Holden MA just completed the work on this B60 and tank trailer for fire service.It was an all volunteer department then and most or all the work was done by them, the now Captian scanned and colored this picturefor me. The fire station was across the street from the High School and this unit was parked on the lower level side door, and wouldalways see the chrome shell in the window riding the bus (68-71)It was sold at auction in the 80's and the guy put a 237 and made a dump truck, He has the 464 and unishift trans ,which I posted for saleawhile ago.FW 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for showing these photo's. Nice to see them.. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 OH MY GOD YOU DON'T KNOW HOW EXCITED I AM!!!!! Those are sweet!!!! Old style U's. Are these ones still around? WOW! I'm with U Vinnie. Nice nice U's. Too bad they are lost into the world now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Back in the late 1970s there were a few departments near me that had tractor trailer tankers with "U" model tractors. Wish that I had taken pictures of them back then. They weren't very practical so were replaced by newer straight chassis tankers. fifth wheel: the website; www.firenews.org has a section on N.E. fire apparatus past and present. Under Holden, MA they mention the Mack "B" tanker but have no photo of it. Any chance that you could scan the Mack tanker photo to them? The webmaster is John Galla and he is always looking for N.E. fire photos. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKrois Posted February 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2013 Not from PA but its a rare bird. Turn of River Fire Department in stamford runs this Superliner tanker 3 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmeitz Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Great photos.Thanks for posting. Quote Keith http://www.flickr.com/photos/40978025@N04/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rich Reinhart Posted February 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2013 my favorite 4 Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 the jersey guys really know how to put their tankers (now called tenders) together, we have some of the best looking truck in the country. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 my favoriteIt is one of my favorites too. I still say the R was the BEST looking Mack. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-165926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Exeter Township PA Tanker 25 a 2012 Granite wth 3,000 gallon tanker by Seagrave, 1,000 GPM Waterous pump. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-166651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 what does that super dog have for power? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-166717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 The Exeter rig has and MP8 455 with Bull Dog Leash and an Allison Automatic Trans. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-171361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmeitz Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Union Fire Company, Oxford Tanker 21 is a 1999 Mack CH613 Tractor with a 1996 Walker/New Lexington Stainless Steel Trailer. Phote from their website http://www.oxfordfire.com 2 Quote Keith http://www.flickr.com/photos/40978025@N04/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-172810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKrois Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Caught these on RT 7 in Danbury today 1 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29906-mack-tankers/#findComment-176752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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