kscarbel2 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Tanker-Trucks-1983-Mack-A%2FS-32R-9-Tanker-Truck-Texas/11037789?h=5000%2Cct|3%2Csm|0%2Cpstart|60%2Cmf|1&rr=0.01587&hitprm=&pnLink=yes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73880-rare-cat-3208-powered-dm492-us-air-force-refueler/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Wow, I almost missed this. I guess everybody else did too that thing way cool thanks for that…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73880-rare-cat-3208-powered-dm492-us-air-force-refueler/#findComment-547050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Looks like a lot of weight to be moved by a 210hp 3208 Also what a muffler! I guess you wouldn't want hot exhaust near the back with the fuel. Looks like a giant and inverted VW Beatle muffler. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73880-rare-cat-3208-powered-dm492-us-air-force-refueler/#findComment-547052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I have seen one of these in person before. It would be completely worthless for anything other than what it is now. They have super deep gears and a very low top speed. They have to move a lot of weight but an airfield is completely level and no need for a lot of speed. I guess it could be used as fuel truck on a big construction site but you would have to trailer it everywhere because the top speed would be too slow to take on major roads and highways. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73880-rare-cat-3208-powered-dm492-us-air-force-refueler/#findComment-547057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Ha ha 210 hp that’s about all I have and mine I guess that’s what the 3208 is versus the 3408. Thanks for that and yes off-road use only…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73880-rare-cat-3208-powered-dm492-us-air-force-refueler/#findComment-547058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 2/24/2024 at 7:26 AM, 67RModel said: It would be completely worthless for anything other than what it is now. Many poor VFD's in rural areas received these as excess Government vehicles and turned them into water tankers. And have turned them over in ditches because everyone forgets water is heavier than fuel. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73880-rare-cat-3208-powered-dm492-us-air-force-refueler/#findComment-547923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 That’s interesting thanks for that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73880-rare-cat-3208-powered-dm492-us-air-force-refueler/#findComment-547933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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