Weight of MCI 5C ???

Timkar · September 13, 2009, 07:25:35 PM

I have tried the Internet with no luck. Looking at a 1978 MCI 5C without engine and trans for less than scrap price.
Any idea of possible weight of unit? I need to get it towed if I buy it and need to know what size truck required to haul it.
I checked and there are no Landolls in immediate area.
Thanks...Tim

buswarrior · September 13, 2009, 08:08:06 PM

a big twin axle tow truck will do the job. Get one with a wheel snatcher and pull the axles.

happy coaching!
buswarrior

christopher · September 14, 2009, 03:10:50 PM

mine weighs 26000 lbs fully loaded.
chris
mci5c

where are you towing from?

Ed Hackenbruch · September 14, 2009, 03:42:08 PM

Figure the engine and tranny were probably close to 4000 lbs.

Timkar · September 14, 2009, 06:58:11 PM

I was figuring around 20K lbs as it has been stripped. Can't find a tandem tow truck in immediate area so may
have to check further away for one. It is in Penticton, BC and I need to move it about 40 miles southwest.
Thanks for the responses....Tim

buswarrior · September 14, 2009, 07:13:06 PM

There should be a provincial towing association you could access to find something as close as possible.

happy coaching!
buswarrior

TomC · September 14, 2009, 09:21:06 PM

Should be an easy tow since the engine/transmission are not in it you won't have to pull the axle shafts or the drive shaft-just hook up, attach lights and air lines and go! A normal axle lift tow truck should do (you might be able to get by with a 2 axle heavy duty tow). Good Luck, TomC