Feb 24, 2011 · In my search for a lowboy trailer, I have found/taken a few pics of the M870 and M870A1 trailers. I think my favorite is the M983 HEMTT and M870. The M916 with armored cab is a close 2nd.

Oct 22, 2014 · After several years of looking for one, I finally found and purchased a M870A1 40 ton lowboy semitrailer for my M916 tractor. I had Soni (aka M920) take it from Oklahoma to New Mexico. The trailer did not have any lights or electrical, brake components were missing and no …

Mar 23, 2011 · As part of the refurbishment process on my M870A1, I need to purchase new wood decking for it. I know the trailer manufacture Load King uses full 2" rought cut Apitong on all their trailers, but what other suitable alternatives are there for a 40 ton lowboy? BTW, Local prices on Oak are almost...

Jan 16, 2015 · A few updates. M35A2-AZ came over and we (he) welded up a few additions and we fixed a lot of little dents on the trailer edge by heating and beating them straight. Soni (M920) told me that the area where the wood breaks on the M870 trailers is on the gooseneck. This is because the longest spans between cross members on the trailer are up on the gooseneck. …

Jan 14, 2020 · So since the 870s have the crap Dayton wheels. Problems with these is that noone wants to work on them. General truck tire shops wont touch em. Tires are expensive for radials $300+ .Cheaper for bias plys but still in the $225 range. Those prices include flaps. Most surplus 10.00R15s we...

Jan 7, 2010 · The museum only has an M870 and M870A1, both of which have 10R15 tubed tires. Neither the M870 or M870A1 have folding ramps, but rather removable ramps that weigh about 300lbs a piece. The trailers, or at least the M870 and M870A1, are manufactured by Load King, and are based off a commercial trailer design.

Oct 22, 2014 · The m870a1 has a 36in deck height behind a 916 or 920 on a 3.5in king pin plate with 10R15 Dayton tires at the neck. Rear of the trailer deck is 41in over the rear most tire. You can go with a 235 75 17.5 tire on the rear which drops the rear of the trailer down some. Behind an m915 on 395 tires and a 2inh plate the front of the trailer deck is 31in sloping to the 41in …

Oct 22, 2014 · There does look to be a large enough gap on the M870A1 as well to put a 1/2" chain through there. One of the things that is a positive about the 870A0's open wheel wells is the ability to run chains around the open struts between the axles.

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Mar 21, 2016 · looking for the 2" king pin that fits an M870a1. any one know where i could get one or have a part number? thanks guys! Bart G.