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1942 Aircraft Tug
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$200 would be a much more realistic price!
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That's what I was thinking. Stuff like that is interesting, but rube-goldburg contraptions aren't worth the hassle of ownership.
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Hey, memories!
I purchased one just like that some years back (was in aviation then) from gov't assets.
All mine needed was a new shifter arm as some yoyo snapped it clean off.
Cost me all of $35 for a replacement.
As I recall it could tug a DC8 and I eventually sold it (believe FedX was the buyer) and I enjoyed a nice healthy profit.
They also purchased 2 smaller baggage tow carts at the same time.
That type of equipment is indestructible. I remember the rear 'fenders' were about 2 inches thick cast iron, (for traction)
I purchased one just like that some years back (was in aviation then) from gov't assets.
All mine needed was a new shifter arm as some yoyo snapped it clean off.
Cost me all of $35 for a replacement.
As I recall it could tug a DC8 and I eventually sold it (believe FedX was the buyer) and I enjoyed a nice healthy profit.
They also purchased 2 smaller baggage tow carts at the same time.
That type of equipment is indestructible. I remember the rear 'fenders' were about 2 inches thick cast iron, (for traction)
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They have gotten a bit bigger over time.
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I wonder if it is one of these -
WWII 1942 Clark Clarktor 6 US Military Tractor walk around video - YouTube
The design, construction, seem to match.
Agree that the value would never come close to approaching the cost to refurb, but how many people at your local Burger King Cruise-In would have one?
Then again, how many would want one/ :laughing:
WWII 1942 Clark Clarktor 6 US Military Tractor walk around video - YouTube
The design, construction, seem to match.
Agree that the value would never come close to approaching the cost to refurb, but how many people at your local Burger King Cruise-In would have one?
Then again, how many would want one/ :laughing:
radios1
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it can out pull a tractor any day!.. and last longer doing that..
radios1
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it can out pull a tractor any day!.. and last longer doing that..
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I've driven them when I worked at an airport in the late 70's through 86. That is a relatively light tug, and it won't pull if you get it off of pavement.
