kansasdog Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I am looking at a truck that i thought was a dm but the title has u60 as a model the vin is 1m2w133y4ea009419 does any one have any info on such a creature. specs, uses, This one has me stumped I have R,s B's but no U,s Talk to me thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 U is mainly a Dm , has offset cab also. some U we're V8 powered... they we're used more as city tractor Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CML Service Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 U models are very similar to DM (dump and mixer) chassis. They are generally just a lighter chassis. The door tag numbers will tell a lot about the model (ex. U685S) Even though usually lighter chassis they can be spec'ed quite heavy. I have a U609T that was factory equipped with a 29,000 lb single axle rear. Chuck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Here are a couple pics of 2 of the 5 U Models that we had back when... One is still around, and if I had any money I would buy it. 237/5 speeds if I remember right.T. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 A.K.A. sidewinders Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Here are a couple pics of 2 of the 5 U Models that we had back when... One is still around, and if I had any money I would buy it. 237/5 speeds if I remember right.T. nice tatoo by the way Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelwell Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 What was the reason of the offset cab, and from when to when were these made? Thanks, Ben (just tryin to learn everything I can) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 What was the reason of the offset cab, and from when to when were these made? Thanks, Ben (just tryin to learn everything I can)The offset cab allowed you to stick your head out the window and look strait down the body/trailer. Makes for good visibility and also lets you see a little more on the right side as well. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CML Service Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Thad is right the visability was a "selling point" other opinions vary on this. Another reason is the engine sits back into the cab so the offset moves you away from it. With the engine moved back it shortens the hood for visability and manuverability. Not a bad truck to drive. A single axle with a 28' pup trailer and you can get into places a straight truck can't. Years ago that's the combo I took my driver test with. A company I worked for had a drive that peddaled freight in Boston and he refused to use anything else. One day they sent hin a brand new IH wit A/C and all the comforts. He told then he wanted his old U model back or he would quit. It seems the old Mack got around the city better and in and out of tunnels so they did send him his truck back. Chuck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5040 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 U models are very similar to DM (dump and mixer) chassis. They are generally just a lighter chassis. The door tag numbers will tell a lot about the model (ex. U685S) Even though usually lighter chassis they can be spec'ed quite heavy. I have a U609T that was factory equipped with a 29,000 lb single axle rear. ChuckWhat was the truck with the 29k rear end originaly, a dump ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CML Service Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 What was the truck with the 29k rear end originaly, a dump ?According to the original delivery info it was sold as a truck tractor to a leasing company in Mass. The original line sheet is hard to read (bad microfilm) so I can't tell what it had for fifth wheel. Right now it has a hydraulic fifth wheel and spent a lot of time as a yard horse. There are a couple pictures of it in my gallery. Chuck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3447-u-model-mack/#findComment-17254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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