Posted by Merrill Fish on March 13, 19100 at 23:37:26:
In Reply to: Re: FS w500 posted by bob richards on March 06, 19100 at 13:15:10:
Bob, et al.
Sorry for the delay, I was out of touch for a few days. Drawbacks: They are almost impossible to get stuck. Note, I say ALMOST, 'cause we used to be able to bury them up to the axles almost at will, and then simply drive them back out of the stuck, also at will. The are extremely tough; we worked them very hard, with different drivers all the time, and loads that sometimes required a permit or variance, pulled trailers loaded with poles, and did it all on highway, and off road. They don't go too fast, maybe 55 or 60, comfortably; they are very noisy, and are quite uncomfortable to drive for extended periods. Some of the best trucks I have ever had the privelege to be aquainted with.
M