Thread: Ex army Mack 6x6 trucks.

Originally Posted by dromader driver

Summitt options.

Looking at where you are working and the conditions given that you are on some basis of formed road an 8x4 mack mcr trayback with diff/crosslocks would be sufficient??? Probably get to 350 hp without too much looking. I had found an 8x4 ultraliner in WA which cost $2k to put on the train to Parkes.


I am not comfortable operating at max weights off road with a high centre of gravity. The loggers seem to roll enough with a lower c of g. If the thing does get bogged you can always roll the dozer off and give it a tow!

just for consideration.....

Not a bad idea, but I can run a standard 6x4 rigid flat top as a couple of other guys do, the issue is when you get into the steep country, steering these with cross locks is impossible, trust me I've done it before with floats, the second issue is that some locations are 20-40km on fire trails and above 1400m, if we get a front come in and I can't get out, that's where I stay...in the cab of the truck! 6wd gives me half a chance of getting out..

i was under the impression they were going to keep the Mack wreckers?

None of the Mack wreckers have come up yet so it is highly likely they will keep them. Remember the Army only just released one of the last Inter F5 wreckers (which AFM are keeping because its so useful around the Minto yard).

Originally Posted by theMISSIONARY

i was under the impression they were going to keep the Mack wreckers?

Don't tell me that.
I'd love an armoured Mack wrecker.

We need written evidence from Vic Roads of their position. Vendor/sellers ought to include this issue in their description, if confirmed reg is not possible in Vic. In my opinion these trucks are too pricey so far for what they are, especially when premiums are added to their bid price. Need solid clarification before I bid at all at current pricing.

The Mack wreckers will be held for a while yet. Until Land 121 is replacing them they will remain in service. My company is working with Mack to replace some of the equipment currently attached to them with new items.

hey Summit,

I was working on a fire north of Brisbane on Saturday where they were using a d5/6 dozer and floating it around. the fire an dozer got a bit close so some quick helicopter support was required.

what did you end up doing about a truck?

Still watching the auctions, the prices on the last ones were a surprise, around the $40k mark...pretty keen to get something happening as it's testing my patience trying to fit my tri axle float into some jobs!