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Sell Your Machines1970 Am General M817
$15,500.00 USD
| Category: | Military Trucks |
| Machine Name: | 1970 Am General M817 |
| Machine Location: | Arvada, CO |
| Serial Number: | 00C12310949 |
| Auction Info: |
Starting on 2026-10-01 |
| Description: | For Construction Equipment Guide, I’d strip almost all the comedy. Buyers there care about configuration, condition, title situation, and whether the damn thing actually moves under its own power. We can retain a little personality without making it read like Marketplace.1970 AM General M817 5-Ton 6x6 – Cummins Diesel – Fixed Bed$17,500 OBO | Denver, Colorado Area1970 AM General M817 5-ton 6x6 military truck available for sale. Former U.S. military vehicle that later served with the U.S. Forest Service / Fire District No. 6.Powered by a Cummins inline-6 diesel with a 5-speed manual transmission, 2-speed transfer case, and full 6x6 drivetrain. Approximately 42,000 miles indicated.This truck starts, runs, drives, and stops and presents well for its age. It retains its hard cab and has been fitted with a fixed steel bed. Please note that although the M817 was originally designed as a dump-truck platform, the bed on this truck is currently fixed and does not dump.Features / Specifications:1970 AM General M8175-ton military chassis6x6 drivetrainCummins inline-6 diesel engine5-speed manual transmission2-speed transfer caseApproximately 42,000 indicated miles24-volt electrical systemFixed steel bedHard cabDual vertical exhaust stacksHeavy-duty military wheels and tiresUpgraded seating/interiorFormer U.S. Forest Service / Fire District vehicleStarts, runs, drives, and stopsApproximately 2.5 MPG fuel consumptionThe truck is well suited for off-road use, ranch or agricultural work, construction support, equipment hauling, recovery applications, snow operations, specialty hauling, or restoration/collector use.The vehicle can be titled in Colorado. Registration, licensing, CDL, weight, and commercial-use requirements vary by jurisdiction and intended use, so buyers should verify requirements applicable to their operation.This is a 56-year-old former military vehicle and is being sold accordingly. It is not represented as a restored or modern commercial truck, but it is a solid, running example with a distinctive service history and considerable potential as a work truck or specialty vehicle.Asking $17,500 OBO.Located in the Denver, Colorado area. Inspections are welcome by appointment. Buyer is responsible for transportation/shipping. |
Military Trucks
1970 Am General M817
$15,500.00 USD
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Dealer Information:
Damian Schlereth
Arvada, CO
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