Super Shortbed F350?

[TERRCO]

So I stabled onto this picture I had took maybe 3-4 years back of an F350 that was really short. I was near Lackland AFB so I figured it was military being olive drab and all. Anyone got any info on these?

 

[jngreen]

Looks like a tug truck. They use them to pull airplanes.

 

[kadeninabnitt]

Seen one on craigslist a while back it wasn't an sd it was like an 85 dually.

 

[WILD_PHIL]

Yesh I wss going to call it a totter.

 

[Arisley]

Lackland AFB has no airplanes though. Only USAF base in the world with no runway.

 

[superduty4x4]

Lackland AFB has no airplanes though. Only USAF base in the world with no runway.

Thats like wiping before you poop, it just makes no sense.

 

[Arisley]

Every person in the USAF has been stationed at Lackland. Basic training for enlisted, And officers train on the other side of the base.

 

[Tonka350]

Its called a toter, we have them here at Langley....and yes Lackland has no runway, its used strictly for training, its where basic training is completed as well as special forces tech schools and security forces tech school, Combat Arms tech school and military working dog tech school....and a few more but I can't remember all of them....its mostly a law enforcement training base, I also know that MA for the Navy trains there as well.


Chad

 

[powerSmokin]

See those all the time at Boeing for planes, towing large trailers, SA dolleys, all sorts of stuff. They just bought a handful of new Ford tugs here.

 

[TERRCO]

Lackland AFB has no airplanes though. Only USAF base in the world with no runway.

I believe Lackland took over what was once Kelly AFB's runway. When Kelly was closed the ANG was what looked like moved across the runway to the Lackland side. All the C5's are on that side as well and fly out every day. I could be wrong but that's what it looks like.

 

[mandkole]

Cool--All kinds of oddball stuff gets done when the govt is involved. Everyone gets well paid... them $80 hammers

 

[6.0 p-stroke]

I believe Lackland took over what was once Kelly AFB's runway. When Kelly was closed the ANG was what looked like moved across the runway to the Lackland side. All the C5's are on that side as well and fly out every day. I could be wrong but that's what it looks like.

I think your right, my mom works at the old Kelly base (I think, sometimes I'm not sure lol)

 

[Arisley]

I believe Lackland took over what was once Kelly AFB's runway. When Kelly was closed the ANG was what looked like moved across the runway to the Lackland side. All the C5's are on that side as well and fly out every day. I could be wrong but that's what it looks like.

I did not realize Kelly was closed. You are probably right.

 

[under pressure]

Driven many of them, these were primarily used for towing of equipment, LOX carts, compressors, munitions trailers etc. The one we used was a 6.0. The Ammo dump and AGE own the majority of them.
I believe they used to be up for auction from DRMO, as were Hummers, 6 pax and other military vehicles, since 9-11 I heard all vehicles are being crushed, Most of the crushing happends here in AZ.

 

[Tonka350]

You know how many 08 front ends Id be selling on craigslist....or 08 mirrors....how many turbos Id have laying around LOL and Id like to have one or two of those rear axles lol
if I worked where they crush them

Chad

 

[under pressure]

Me and you both.

Theres probably 100s of them here sitting in the AF bone yard.
I no a guy whom shops military surplus, I will have to go ask about these.