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Old 28-04-16, 16:16
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Does this mean the vehicle is going to be painted the appropriate Bundeswehr green with markings?
Hmmm? Do you have a sense when these ARVs were surplussed? The typical platform for a Madill Spar Yarder logging tower is an M32. I was wondering where these would have come from in large enough numbers to be a predictable source of supply.
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Old 28-04-16, 22:55
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The typical platform for a Madill Spar Yarder logging tower is an M32. I was wondering where these would have come from in large enough numbers to be a predictable source of supply.
Why M32? Aren't they based on any-type of lower Sherman tank?

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Old 29-04-16, 06:57
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I have few exact construction details. The literature for a Madill 171 lists the base vehicle as an M4A3, another clearly indicates M32 for a Madill 071. Another user, Finning which made pneumatic rock drills uses the base vehicle in the model designator, ie. Finning M32F Hammer Drill.
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Old 29-04-16, 23:06
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Robin,

I took some pieces to a sandblaster, just outside of Deseronto, and came across your ARV. Looks as if it should be off to Kingston shortly.

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Old 29-04-16, 23:26
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Much better colour.

Is it me or is the call-sign stenciling a little too modern and out of place?
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Old 30-04-16, 00:00
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well at least they did not have it go with WW2 markings for Holland , and as far as I know we never used the M-74, they were constructed between 1950-55, it does look much better,
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Old 30-04-16, 01:19
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As I stated before, the markings will be changed once it gets on the pad, the painter is obligated by contract to do those markings.
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I have few exact construction details. The literature for a Madill 171 lists the base vehicle as an M4A3, another clearly indicates M32 for a Madill 071. Another user, Finning which made pneumatic rock drills uses the base vehicle in the model designator, ie. Finning M32F Hammer Drill.
Primary reason for the M-32 carrier designation was to avoid confusion with the first tank drills, which used M-4 high speed tractors. The larger Madill and Tyee yarders used a carrier designated the "M4A3", which was a Dr. Frankenstein thing closer to an M40 SP gun. Widened and lengthened hull, and carrying 60 tons of machine. Several of the so-called "M-32" drills were likely built from Grizzlies and Sextons, had the CDP track. Horrible stuff, most got replaced within a year or two with US pattern track. The last tank drills were "M-40F's" and are not an M-40 at all, they are a typical HVSS Sherman with standard length hull.

Lots of the earliest steel spar yarders were mounted on M-6 HS tractors, converted to varying degrees. Some still retained the original cab. The first tank drill was simply an M4 HS tractor with a compressor on the back and a drill attached to the front. Still had the Waukesha gas engine, even. Later versions were highly modified, with air control for steering, diesel power, etc. Also 10 speed transmissions added.
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Thank you for the specifics. Learn something new every day.
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Thank you for the specifics. Learn something new every day.
Here are some drills, WW2 equipment still earning its keep. The Tank Drill was first built by G.M. Philpott, later bought by Finning. Several companies built copies. Chapman built a "Drilmobile" based on the M5 HS tractor, Traxxon made one out of all kinds of components.
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The two vehicles pictured on the left sport M4 High Speed tractor running gear, not M4 Sherman
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