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Question about M983 Tractor and trailer
kopo77
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Wroclaw, Poland
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2016 - 03:14 PM UTC
Hello
I would like to make a M983 tractor used in Iraq.
Is it possible to connect M983 tractor with M872 trailer ?
I known a primary tractor is M915/M916 but I have picture of M1088 + M872 so maybe M983 will be ok ...?
Thank You for help
Chris from Poland
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2016 - 05:47 PM UTC
Can they be physically connected, yes. Is it commonplace, no. The M983 tractor is designed to be used primarily cross-country, while the M872 trailer is designed for on-road use.
HermannB
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2016 - 09:20 PM UTC
I saw recently M983 A4 LET with M870 A1 flatbed semitrailers. cool combo, but neither the tractor nor the semitrailer are available.
Bigred69
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Armed Forces Europe, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2016 - 12:40 AM UTC
Miniman Factory, has an M870A1 for sale. I would not mind seeing it in plastic.
HermannB
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 10:46 PM UTC

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Miniman Factory, has an M870A1 for sale. I would not mind seeing it in plastic.

Good to know. But when I see the pricetag...
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