(mostly) Low-cost 4x4 diesel high capacity chassis examples

[mog]

1986 Mercedes 1017-A 4x4
Canadian listing CDN $26,000 / USD $25,211

1986 Mercedes 1017-A 4x4 cabover truck, hydraulic tilt cab, 18' flat 3-point mounted camper deck, OM352 turbo-diesel, 5-speed transmission, 2-speed transfer case, rear differential lock, 78'000 km, no rust. Includes 5 new wide rims for single tires, very clean, inspected.
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Bill Caid has made a great go-anywhere camper out of his 1017. I've seen it in person and it is awesome.

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Photo COPYRIGHT Bill Caid 2012

 

[dhackney]

2007 FREIGHTLINER M2106 4X4

$74,500

20,591 miles

CAT C7 / 250, 6-SPEED MANUAL

BULKHEAD, STEEL TREAD PLATE, GOOSE NECK BALL, STAKE POCKETS, AIR BRAKES, TRACTOR PKG, A/C, AM/FM RADIO, 50-GALLON ALUMINUM FUEL TANK, ENGINE BLOCK HEATER, 5.29 FRONT & REAR AXLE RATIO, DRIVER CONTROLLED TRACTION DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, 23,000LBS LEAF SUSPENSION, HORIZONTAL EXHAUST, ACCURIDE STEEL WHEELS, TINTED WINDOWS, AIR RIDE DRIVER'S SEAT, 2-MAN MID-BACK PASSENGER SEAT, HD HITCH PLATE, PINTLE HITCH, D-RINGS, 7-PIN ROUND LIGHT RECEPTACLE

http://www.nescosales.com/EquipmentDetail/283/2007-Freightliner-M2106-Flatbed-4X4.aspx

 

[dhackney]

Mercedes Unimog U1300L 4x4 Drop Side Cargo Truck

UK listing

This price does not include shipping:

Price includes mechanical inspection and preparation, no paint.

$26,074


I included this Unimog so you can get a feel for the relative value of a NATO surplus vehicle versus one that is already registered in the U.S.


http://www.ljacksonandco.com/ljdbase/General_Ev_view.php?editid1=11533

 

[dhackney]

" dont forget that right now these are not much money to buy but that when it was new it was $___,000 to buy and the parts and maintenance will reflect the original price, thats why its for sale now."

That has always stuck with me, I have no clue as to how much it costs to keep one of these going

agreed

One day I was shopping for a tractor at an auction in Wisconsin. Along the row was an old Oliver. One of the older farmers there saw me slobbering over it and commented, "I think all the good has been gotten out of it."

That comment stuck with me.

It's one thing to take on something as a hobby or restoration project. It's another to take something on as a vehicle you need to rely on, especially when it's within the bounds of a fixed (or reasonable) budget.

 

[dhackney]

Another link related to importing vehicles to the U.S.

This link relates to bringing in vehicles that are old enough to bypass the ICI process:

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/de...le/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvc2lkL0ZWUEVBUC1r

Excerpts:

• If the vehicle is at least 21 years old, there are no EPA compliance requirements upon importation.
• If the vehicle is 25 years old or more, it does not have to comply with the DOT's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to be imported permanently.

The age of the vehicle is determined by subtracting the calendar year of manufacture from the calendar year of importation.

As of 2012, those cutoff years are:

21 years: 1991
25 years: 1987​

 

[Lynn]

Lynn,

Thanks for the listing.

BTW, we should hook up, I'm in your area.

Yeah, I've been following your adventures for years, and somewhere along the line I figured out that you are 'local.'

Right now I only exist online, but if I ever materialize as a real overlander, or you start a new build based on one of these vehicles, I think we should definetly meet...

 

[Entropy]

Ran across this today. Expensive, but pretty cool looking.

 

[Lynn]

Ran across this today.

They've been trying to sell that Bad Boy for a long time. There has been at least on thread on it sometime way back.

Bet they would 'accept a reasonable offer.'

 

[dhackney]

2000 Freightliner FL80 4x4

$39,900

91,275 miles

39,000GVW, Cummins 8.3 w/ 285hp, Auto, P/S, C/C

http://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/find/listing/2000-FREIGHTLINER-FL80-102496784

 

[dhackney]

1998 International 4800 4x4

$21,000

? miles

Engine Make: Detroit
Engine Model: 466E
Transmission Make: ALLISON

1998 International 4800,CREW CAB 4X4 MT645 ALLISON AUTO TRANSMISSION, FRONT AXLE 12,000 LBS, REAR 21,000 LBS, AIR BRAKES, TIRES ARE 70%, 18' ALUMINUM FLAT BED WITH SIDE RAILS

http://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/find/listing/1998-International-4800-104304834

 

[dhackney]

1997 Ford F800 4x4

$26,999

41,000 miles

Cummins 5.9 Diesel
Allison 5 Speed Auto

Air Conditioning, AM/FM Radio, Air Seat, Power Steering

A/c,12' Twin Cyl. 2 Stage Dump, Air PTO & Transfer Case, Hi/Low,In/Out,Local Florida Govt. Retired Truck

http://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/find/listing/1997-FORD-F800-100061757

 

[dhackney]

2002 International 4800 4x4 winch truck

$39,500

112,386 miles

15,386 hours

engine: DT466

Crew Cab,Fabco TC38 2 Speed Aux Trans, 14k Front Springs, 10' Winch Body, 30000# DP Hyd Winch, 12' Poles; Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs): 35000; 4x4

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3224845&

 

[dhackney]

1998 GMC TOPKICK C7500 4x4

$14,500

86,000 miles

Engine Specs Caterpillar
Engine Type 3126 Diesel

6 Yard Dump, Tow Pkg, 6 Speed Trans, Air Brakes, Trailer Brake; 4x4

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3644525&

 

[dhackney]

2000 STERLING L7500 4x4

$39,200

34,000 miles

Engine Specs Caterpillar
Engine Type 3126
Horsepower 250
Transmission 5+2 Spd

5+2 spd rear. A/C. Front winch. Very clean. Front hyd winch. PTO. 115" cta. Cold A/C. 4.88 and 6.83 ratio. MT11H front axle . Excellent matched virgin Yokahamas. Air brakes.; Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs): 33000; 4x4

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3491571&

 

[dhackney]

2001 INTERNATIONAL 4800 4x4

$32,900

94,000 miles

Engine Specs Detroit
Engine Type DT466

4X4 allwheel drive, 2 Speed Transfer Case, AC, PS; Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs): 37000