Hi guys,

I'm looking for details of the M8 dozer blade attached to the M48 tank.
It is not clear to me how the hydraulic cilinders are attached to the front of the tank.
I know it is not the same as on a M60 tank,since the bow is different.
Is there someone who has any detailed pictures ?

TIA !!

Gé

hi, I had a look at google images found a entry in images for M48 with M8 dozer blade Hydraulic system found a drawing showing where it all fits and it was from Armorama, try a search at the top of this page. hope this helps
if you search this site its the second entry titled So whats right about the M60/with dozer blade but it covers the M48 should have every thing you need there.

Hi John,

I found this picture in Google Images, but it does not show the two big hydraulic cylinders in front of the tank.
What i really need is a clear picture/drawing of these two cylinders and the way they are attached to the front of the tank.
Thanks anyway !!

Gé

Maybe in this link?

http://operatormanuals.tpub.com/TM-9-2590-213-15/index.htm

How do you intend to go for the blade, full scratchbuilt or just modifying an M9?

Cheers,

Christophe

Do these help any? They are from my TM for the M48A1 with M8 dozer. Same mount as the M48A3.

Hi Guys,

Jason, I do have that TM, thanks anyway !

Christophe, I have the M9 blade from Verlinden and intend to modify it to fit on a M48 tank.

John, those drawings are awesome ! exactly what I need, thanks VERY much !!!

I want to fix the blade to the new Revell M48a2/a2C tank.

Gé

I've also got an M48 in holding, waiting for an aftermarket M8 kit. There's a well-known pic of an M48A3 in Vietnam with the M8 kit fitted, and the front suspension all compressed, sure would make a good subject.
I'm just not good enough to scratch the mounts. I have a couple of the Academy M9 kits, and a Verlinden kit on the way.
Loud hint to DEF, Legends, TMD......