Broken Frame on R686ST

[LoggerGary]

I have a 80 model R686ST. The frame is broken on both sides in front of the tandems. The previous owner was pulling dump trailers with it. I used it to spot log and chip trailers on a logging site. The other issue we had it was geared to high for our application. Really would like to fix frame.

 

[Mark T]

Lots of work to address both those issues.  Maybe a bigger tractor that needs an engine like in your truck ??? 

[70mackMB]

Gary, Welcome to BMT!  What was the angle iron, bolted thru the top flange, used for? Was it meant to be a temporary repair or for something else?    .....Hippy 

[Joey Mack]

since its a site truck, can you get 2 peices of inner frame from double frame truck, and overlap the cracks?  then weld the crack shut after the overlay is in?  A full frame replacement is a lot of work, even on a short truck like yours..  I know JoeH can atest to that...