On M-10's & M-36's you often see a rectangular rack with 2 vertical uprights, often on the left rear. Pioneer tools? Kitchen sink mount? What are they?

Hi there

I believe Grousers are for attaching to the normal track to provide more grip. They lock over the top of the original track and can be taken on and off when needed.

I might be wrong on this one, but that is my take on it. Hope that helps. Grousers are made from steel and only used from time to time, so they would weather heavily.

Thanks
Stuart

Gday Earl
I'm sure that Stuart is correct here... Definitely grouser racks. They were fitted intermittently along the length of the tracks, to provide extra traction in poor conditions ie. snow, mud...
Oh, and FYI the 'kitchen sink' mount was only fitted to the M36 Jackson.
Cheers
Brad

I don't know that everyone read his question carefully. He's not asking about grousers. He's asking about the racks. And the racks for these on the M10 and M36 were on the sides, not the back. They also had 6 vertical uprights, not two. My understanding is asking about a rack on the rear of the vehicle. If so, then I believe that is a pioneer tool rack of the same or similar type fitted to some trucks and other wheeled vehicles (the Dodge staff car comes to mind). It's basically just a rectangle with the tools on the inside and straps holding them down/in.

Or, maybe I'm the one who's confused.

Rob

Thanks Rob.Yes, my question was about the rack itself. I have reference pictures showing a rectangular frame with two centered uprights, usually on the left side hull towards the rear. The uprights extend slightly above the top of the frame. None of the photos show anything in or attached to the frame. Thanks for the replies.