j hancock Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Saw this while window shopping.http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=4629203 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 excellant,,,like to have it.make a ramp tow truck outa it..thanks for posting...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Toterhome!!! Be really gutless with that 3208 though(and the automatic). Have to upgrade the power. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 I like the bumper mounted weed burner exhaust but the wheelbase makes it hard to get in and out of the 7-11 store for my daily Big Gulp. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 All fuel trucks are set up with front exhaust. Guess they worry about heat and sparks. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 The exhaust tip is just the right height for messing with people in Honda's and Toyota's. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 A former USAF refueler; most were built on Mack or Dodge chassis. Many found a second life as fire department water tankers after their military careers were over. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
staxx Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Gives whole new meaning to rice burner . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I always wondered why a lot of these Airforce trucks were CAT powerered,regardless of make? the Allison auto I get,but never made any sense to me going with the CAT's...................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 They didn't offer an automatic behind the mack engine? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 They didn't offer an automatic behind the mack engine? That's what I was thinking!.....................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Plenty of Mack powered fire trucks with automatics. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Davidson Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Probably 3208 was less expensive. Refuelers didn't have to go far or fast. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Double shitter, 3208 N/A and an auto....... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Whats the top speed?Theres TONS of those out here in CO. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 less expensive? since when does the government give a shit about less expensive? everyone of those fuelers I have seen in the past have been Cat powered as well. makes you wonder Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Like the Cat powered tactical trucks also, well until they quit making motors. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 When I was an Air Force firefighter all the fire trucks were the same no matter where you were stationed. The P-2s, O-6s, O-11Bs, 750As, and 530Bs were the same at each base; it made training easier so that when you were transferred the equipment was the same. Probably the same with the Cat engines; made it easier for the motor pool if all engines were the same. As was mentioned earlier, vehicles on Air Force bases didn't travel far or fast. The fact that a lot of these Mack and Dodge refuelers are still in fire department service says a lot about their durability even if they didn't have any panache. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 The fact that a lot of these Mack and Dodge refuelers are still in fire department service says a lot about their durability even if they didn't have any panache. bulldogboyYou have to love these Departments that never took into account that water is 2.3lbs heavier per gallon than Jet-A and the fact that these tanks are not baffled.....Then they wonder why they are laying in the ditch........... Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I was told the top speed on the Dodges was about 35-40 mph and I think they had triple frames on them! They would make nice glider kits as some of those trucks have a heck of a lot less mi then that one!Bullhusk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 hope the fire dept. that uses them is on top of a hill . ha ha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 hope the fire dept. that uses them is on top of a hill . ha haHow about that!!! LMAOBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-211409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I never knew they put a 3208 in any Mack. Big step down, that's for sure... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-212964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 All fuel trucks are set up with front exhaust. Guess they worry about heat and sparks.Jet A and heat is a bad combination... Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-213158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 EX Army Fuel truck then EX F.D. tanker near me, if anyone wants it/wins it il help go get it and store it if needed.http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=6804678&convertTo=USD Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33108-mack-cat-powered-ex-air-force-refueler/#findComment-213160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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