1951 International Harvester M-246 A2 Austin Western hydraulic crane 5 ton 6x6
1951 International Harvester M-246 A2 in Conspiracy Files: Mystery at Roswell, Documentary, 2006
Class: Others, Construction & Engineering vehicle — Model origin: 
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◊ 2007-10-02 12:00 |
a different crane-truck |
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◊ 2007-10-02 12:53 |
5 ton 6x6 tractor/wrecker M246A2 Kaiser Jeep,fitted wth Austin Western hydraulic crane..originally for the USAF as an aircraft recovery vehicle. |
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◊ 2007-10-02 13:01 |
It is the M-246 Tractor Wrecker, part of the M-39 Series 5-ton, 6x6 Trucks (G-744). These were first built in 1951 by International, Diamond T, and Mack and later also by Kaiser Jeep. As far as I know largest numbers were produced by International, therefore I would suggest to use this brand name ... unless someone has more specific information. Interesting to note this truck was not only a mobile crane but also a tractor for semi-trailers. http://www.m201.de/armytrucks/5-ton/m246/index.html |
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◊ 2007-10-02 13:05 |
Hadn't seen your posting, TJ. Shouldn't the A2 version have a drum (air-filter) on the front wing? |
