antiquelathe Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Does someone know when the first and last Mack tri-axle was made? I know a company in the akron area was running some DM'S in the early 90's. But I have not seen any on the road since. I just remember if you did alot of tight turning, you were ripping tires off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Tri-drives? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-171927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquelathe Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Yes, A true tri-axle. Not a tandem with a helper. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-171930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Mack made some tri drive with B models in the middle 60's.Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-171935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Mack makes Tri drive Titans now, if I remember right a Tri drive has been available in ch set forward and a granite since they stopped R cab production. I know there are CH/ Pinnacle set forward and granite Tri drives out there. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-171942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Mack made some tri drive with B models in the middle 60's. JimAre there any of these B's still around? Don't remember seeing any in tri-drive. Would be nice to see one that was original. What kind of suspension did they use? Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-171952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The very last B model made was a tri-drive B-57.It was for sale in WOT a few years back. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-171961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Just happened to remember where I saw that. These were the first, and I believe tri-drive is a current production option. Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-171965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
drg Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 See an odd tri drive Mack in the oil fields here in Manitoba Sk and ND. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-172006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Dave, Thanks for that post. Very informative. Also interesting to see the 22.5's available that early. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-172013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 There was a picture of a red B model tri drive somewhere on this sight recently. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-172048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 It states that it was available with single tires only on all axles, that must have been odd to see. Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-172061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 a tridrive must have been tough to make corners with Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-172062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquelathe Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks Dave, Neat piece if history!! Just wonder where new tri-axles are? Who's buying them?I know in the 80's it seemed like all the construction companies in north east Ohio had them.Early 90's was the last time I saw a tri-axle on the road. Now it seems to be a tandem with four helpers.I am a model B & R guy. Would love to see a B tri-axle. Like the spec sheet showed with six tireswould be odd looking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-172089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 think that one B57 that was in wheels of time or double clutch for sale a few years back had about a 10,000 price tag Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-172108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 tri-drive macks are a common site here in B.C. now.logging and tractors,tri-drive,tri-steering cement pumpers on the coe model Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-172120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just happened to remember where I saw that. These were the first, and I believe tri-drive is a current production option. How do you nominate one for "Best Answer"? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-174358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just happened to remember where I saw that. These were the first, and I believe tri-drive is a current production option.Earl Brunner, that's a blast from the past. Dedicated and passionate Mack people with the same core values as Zenon Hansen, back in the days of Mack Trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30408-when-was-the-first-and-last-mack-tri-axle-made/#findComment-174361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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