The Resurgence of an Abandoned GIANT: M-100SX ▶ World's LARGEST Mack Truck

[@MartinBettler]

The Mahan Collection - Heaven for every boy from 4 to 100 and beyond.

[@LetsFNgo]

I’ll make a comment here. My name is Marty, the video from Backyard Barnfinds was shot by me and Parker edited and posted it to his channel. As with the other videos, people focus on the trailer and the decision to leave it. Obviously this was not a quick decision, but the trucks location in NYC made it for us. The permit cost wasn’t an issue, but the trailers physical size is. The trailer is 80ish feet long and 14-15 feet wide. Moving something so long and wide in 1 piece through Queens and Brooklyn is pretty much impossible. The only way it would’ve been able to leave is either cutting it up, or paying huge money to barge it off the island it’s sitting on. And once it’s at Gary’s, which by the way, this video got the collections name and information completely wrong, something still has to be done with it. It takes up a lot of space even in a collection of 100+ antique Mack’s. The Mahan foundation is dedicated to preserving trucking history, but Gary is a Mack Collector first and foremost and that trailer isn’t that important in the grand scheme of things. If you’re interested in this sort of thing visit Parker’s channel and enjoy the two videos I shot actually moving the truck to NJ.

[@buelowexcavating]

Where is the truck now? I have the first Michigan 280 built.

[@NextStop2030]

You should try reading what he wrote. You question will be answered.

[@robertharris7027]

Would have been nice to rescue the trailer as well to have the complete rig. But better the truck than nothing.

[@davidwagner9644]

The recovery company could not get a permit to transport the trailer. The trailer would've needed to be cut up then rewelded back to the orginal condition

[@neverstoppulling5169]

Not sure if it is true.. but I read lol... that it wasn't the original trailer that went with the truck. However I would've wanted to get the trailer as well

[@GearTechHD]

Absolutely, having the complete rig would have been ideal.

[@Geoffmd]

@@davidwagner9644 is not really True. Special permits are issued for oversized vehicles and only allowed to travel at night and then park for the next day's run. ( or take the wheels off and use a low boy for the chassis and place the wheels on the open area of the transported chassis...need to always think outside the Box). Shame if no one, Tries to get this trailer moved is part of the whole genre of this huge assembly.

[@davidwagner9644]

@@Geoffmd I am only going by why the recover company said. I suspect the Mahn Foundation didn't want to pay for the cost of the permit. The trailer is also not, I repeat not the orginal trailer according to the recovery company.

[@larryfisher5796]

As an old old trucker I would love to see that old Mack back up and running 👍👍👍

[@GearTechHD]

Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm! It's always heartening to hear from seasoned truckers who appreciate the heritage and potential of classic trucks like the old Mack.

[@eddieweigel9490]

Detroit diesel 12V149 quad turbo 1000 HP the air cleaners all 4 of them are gigantic large piping the planetary Mack Rearends are gargantuan

[@jamesberlo4298]

This Mack stuck in my Head as a little Boy in 1968 when I saw it in my Uncles Boston Electric Co. Journal where it had the 650 Ton Green Trailer, and here it is !!!

[@GearTechHD]

It’s great to hear that you have such a clear memory of the Mack truck from your childhood. It’s impressive that it’s stayed with you all these years. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@jamesberlo4298]

@@GearTechHD I was so amazed to see it and thrilled that it is the actual one and more importantly that its going to be restored, there are two M75's just South of Boston here owned by Hallamore Crane & Heavy Hauling they are restoring (to put to Work!)

[@mikefarrow5271]

Man I really wish they would have gotten the trailer too

[@MarkNavarro-k1z]

" Yep ! That would 've been Awesome. 👍

[@markstoaks61]

Me too!

[@fraserhenderson7839]

I'm more of a Hayes/Pacific afficianado. Those Canadian companies built trucks in this weight class or larger and shipped them around the world. Several of the super heavy Pacific trucks are still at work for a South African hauling company after more than 50 years of service.

[@alspeers6931]

What an amazing piece of heavy equipment history, what a beautiful truck ,let us all keep this treasure

[@GearTechHD]

It’s great to hear such appreciation for this historic truck. Thanks for your comment on the importance of preserving these kinds of treasures.

[@christastic100]

Looks macknificent

[@ianmckay1780]

Shame the trailer wasn't saved as it was part of the history of the type. Apart from anything else the history of the truck demands a full resto, to let current generation see what could be done, way back then. To us, it's just earlier in our life, part of our memory. it will look, and no doubt sound superb! Thanks from UK.

[@GearTechHD]

It’s clear that restoring both the truck and trailer is important for historical preservation, and it would indeed be a sight to behold once fully restored. Thank you for your support from the UK.

[@jamiemcdole4518]

Yes I would Love to see this unit restored and to walk beside her. Been a Mack driver for 30 + years

[@darta1094]

Welcome back Mack 🛻

[@davidwagner9644]

For those wondering why they left the trailer it is because they couldn't get a permit to move it because of size and age. To remove the trailer the recovery company would've needed to cut the trailer into smaller pieces for transport, then reweld the trailer. An interesting note, the area where the truck was parked on Queens was under water back in 2012 when hurricane sandy hit New York City. Yet the recovery company managed to get the engine started. The truck and trailer were used during runway expansion back in the late 1970s/early 1980s. They placed massive I beams on the trailer and used it to compact the soil for the runway..😂 It was used sparingly in the 1980s. Then parked in a different spot in 1993. Around 2001 it was moved to where it was found several years ago.

[@waynebaker1063]

Dam suits.. red tape.. make it happen not make excuses.

[@GearTechHD]

Thank you for sharing such a detailed backstory! It’s fascinating to learn the logistical challenges and historical events tied to the truck and trailer.

[@davidwagner9644]

@@GearTechHD The trailer is also not the orginal trailer with the truck either. I just found that out. The orginal trailer was damaged in Texas and was cut up for scrap on-site.

[@davidwagner9644]

@@waynebaker1063 The trailer is also not the orginal trailer. The orginal trailer was damaged in the 1970s and replaced with this trailer. The recovery company said the trailer was not safe enough to transport as the wheels were dry rotted.

[@christianmagno984]

​@@davidwagner9644 what a lot of femminist marxist red tape

[@JohnRichmondRFF]

Yes it should have been bought in entirety so as to preserve it as it was built😀😀😀

[@user-dn4iv2ne6r]

Since you ask. I saw the video of this truck being dragged out and saved a while back. It seems that scrapping was only days away. Yes, I'm glad the truck was saved and will be restored. Probably the trailer is long since cut up but I would have like to have seen it saved also. True, it wasn't the original trailer, and the buyer is not in the business of saving trailers. Still, a truck without a trailer lacks something in completeness and purpose..

[@GearTechHD]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's heartwarming to hear that the truck was saved just in time. It's true, having the trailer would have added to its completeness, but saving the truck alone is still a significant victory for preservation!

[@anthonyxuereb792]

I agree with your last sentence and disagree to. A truck is the prime mover and it stands alone, one day the logistics supervisor might say your load is bulk fluid and the next day it might be a flat bed with mixed cargo or an extendable skel with a forty foot container, so the trailer doesn't matter all that much..

[@user-dn4iv2ne6r]

@@anthonyxuereb792 Your point is understood. In this case, my understanding is that this truck had a singular purpose and the original trailer was built for that purpose. I would also venture to say that few semi-tractors could make their payments without a trailer. I stand by my last sentence.

[@acersalman8258]

Beautiful trucks ❤❤❤❤❤

[@deborahchesser7375]

Such a rare piece of equipment, that truck and trailer should be preserved and maintained as a working historical truck. What an impressive piece of history on wheels.

[@GearTechHD]

It’s impressive to see such appreciation for maintaining historical vehicles in working order. Thanks for your comment.

[@ronjones1077]

Yes it needs restored. Along with many other American pieces of history like the SS United States ocean liner!

[@WAL_DC-6B]

I believe both Matchbox Toys and Buddy L Toys both made miniature versions of the "M" series Mack, two-axle (diecast, Matchbox) and three-axle (pressed steel-Buddy L) dump trucks decades ago.

[@GearTechHD]

Thanks for sharing that information! It's fascinating to see how both brands have portrayed iconic truck models over the years.

[@densondirosa4497]

I love industrial heritage, here, & around the world. Shortly after its construction,another use for the Truck could’ve been in the aerospace industry for transport of rocket components.

[@mickbaker2483]

I would love to see the Mack returned to its magnificent state AND Running places, it's so so sad they couldn't retrieve the trailer and have the both as one exhibition unit and as it was built, I understand the truck will tack a world of work to get her back to to her glorious self but the trailer would of been the icing on the cake.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Mack was the epitome of ruggedness and was synonymous with USA. I miss the real Mack’s, before Volvo bought into the deal, that was the end of an era. ✌️🇺🇸

[@deborahchesser7375]

And like you said, having that trailer was the full deal. It really needs to go with the tractor it was designed for.

[@eddieweigel9490]

That trailer wasn’t the original trailer from what I understand

[@mickbaker2483]

@eddieweigel9490 after you comments on this is not the original trailer to your understanding, with this being the last truck of it's kind all 3 made would of most likely had different types of trailers but this 1970 truck appears to have only lost the 3 axle fith wheel dolly from the front of the trailer if you look at Gear teck HD and Michelle jefferson juicy news HD you will see this dolly connected to the complete outfit when first built and this is the only part missing where backyard barn finds towed the Mack from please go check out these 2 KZbin sites from over the last 2 or 3 months and you can see for yourself what I've explained to you.

[@swapnillondhe8517]

❤❤Best Trucks 👌👌

[@rodneystewart8958]

This video reminds me of my best Tim Taylor grunt

[@kurtstephens9409]

I remember when Mack used to display their M-75SX dump trucks at the Allentown Fair back in the 1970s. Not as big as the M-100SX, but still a massive machine!

[@eddieweigel9490]

I live in Lake Hopatcong NJ not to far from me a town or 2 over was a huge yard with 3 old kenworth Dart rock trucks and a Bulldog Mack M75SX tandem dump Gary Mahan purchased that it was cleaned up and painted and looking good again I didn’t work on that to much just aired up the steer axle tires I’m 5’9” and they dwarfed me

[@robsondias79]

Good video, watching from Brasil.

[@austinhennington4536]

It’s a shame Mack… ohh wait Volvo won’t have anything to do with the restoration..

[@importantstuff1130]

Would love to see a video with the Mack M100SX, the unfortunatly lost Terex MX and the Hendrickson 360 next to each other, so the 3 strongest trucks for pulling heavy loads ever built!

[@LedMcgregor]

Awesome

[@alanphillips556]

A colossus in trucks. At least the tractor was saved. Youd need so much room to fit the trailer too. Cool video guys. Only stuff we had like that for heavy haulage was scammel truck. But thing is like crazy.👍👍

[@GearTechHD]

We’re glad you enjoyed the video and could relate it to your experiences with Scammel trucks!

[@Trucksusa]

Mack trucks 👍

[@PaulCefalu]

I worked for Big Red machinery movers in 90s they had a Birmingham trailer that came from Texas my old boss who bought the trailer said that they had a huge Mack truck but he didn't bid on it . Me and another employee saw a Discovery Channel show on the moving of the Kings heads on the Nile River and we saw the Birmingham trailer halling a head with a very large truck pulling it .Your Mack may have more history check into it I'll bet the trailer is still in Milwaukee

[@GearTechHD]

It sounds like the Mack might have a more storied past than known. Thanks for sharing these details.

[@CarlFerrigno]

METERS !! pip pip and poop poop when the hell did make Mack trucks in Europe? Kilometers per hour ? What in hell country are you talking about ?

[@Elcicikos]

🤣🤣

[@999torino]

I hear ya brother. The least they should do is give specs in both metric and in Freedom Units.

[@aerialcat1]

I had a B-61 years ago, in my humble opinion one of the best looking Mack ever. I will say that it could become a bit of a challenge on steep grades with it’s twin-stick 20 speed “Quadraplex” transmission.

[@martinmath8140]

MEGA!!!! Ich denke daß man auch versuchen sollte den Trailer wieder zu restaurieren auch wenn alles EXTREM teuer wird es würde sich lohnen

[@Bernie1]

Thanks for the enlightenment of this vehicle that i never knew exist. I am alway open to regarding equipment and vehicles that are not a common sight are great products not been heard of

[@davidgonzales8581]

Too bad they couldn't keep the trailer

[@KevinRichards-my5oj]

Would've been cool if they saved the trailer too because the tractor wouldn't look complete without the trailer.

[@karlburkhart8870]

Would give anything to be in it on the move. Nice video

[@husniati229]

Mack ❤❤❤,time et Freeport,my adventure driving

[@Ruined_Bikes_and_Yardz]

The whole video just yammering. Not a single thing to do with getting the truck in the thumbnail to operate. Not worth watching.

[@fisherh9111]

Thanks! Saved me watching this garbage.

[@johnlanham9057]

Knew I should have checked the notes….😡

[@SomeOne-OneSome]

Yeah, true this video is just not worth watching it for even 10 seconds

[@1WattMicahwave]

Thank you!

[@eddieweigel9490]

It’s called planning mot yammering not an easy move by no means

[@Cupra317hp]

I would love to See it back at work.

[@GearTechHD]

It would indeed be great to see it back in action...

[@prowannab]

The trailer is part of this trucks history and should've been saved as well. But at least they saved the truck.

[@robertmccoy6840]

If you watch other videos the trailer that was with it wasn't the original trailer and it was soo massive it would have to be cut up to move it

[@prowannab]

@@robertmccoy6840 I know, but if they can move a 95000 lb transformer or other multitudes of extra size loads, It would've been nice to see this trailer saved

[@randywatkins3306]

ABSOLUTELY ! I was 23 when that BIG MACK was built ! I was starting my second tour around the world buy then U S ARMY ! 🎉

[@eddiecongdontrucking]

I Took The Drone video Of It Going to The Mahan Collection

[@dylanmoyers1107]

It would be nice to see it restored running and moving

[@GearTechHD]

It would indeed be nice to see the vehicle restored to running condition. Thanks for expressing your interest in seeing such a project come to life!

[@eddieweigel9490]

I started to dismantle this Mack for Gary Mahan removed the air cleaners and piping the sheet metal hood getting it ready for sand blasting and paint it was like looking out a 2 story house window big truck

[@GearTechHD]

Thanks for sharing your hands-on experience with the Mack truck restoration! It sounds like it was quite the undertaking, especially with its immense size. Your efforts in bringing such a significant piece of machinery back to its former glory are truly appreciated.

[@masterq2.033]

@4:12 , does anyone else appreciate how tiny those air filters are?

[@stantaylor3350]

You stated that there was no need in the 1960's for such big heavy haulage trucks. I worked over 30 yrs in an open pit iron ore mine and I saw the tonage haul capacity continually go up over the yrs. Before my time I saw they used 15 ton Euclide dump trucks, then 35 ton Euclides, then 45 ton Haul Pak, next was 65 to Dart, then 75 ton haul Pak, next 85 to Terex, then 95 ton Euclids, and 100 ton Catapillar, 120 ton cats, 170 ton Dresser and 190 ton finally in my last 15 yrs of service they had 240 ton Cats and Dressers, which were loaded to 300 tons. After my retirement I heard the got 300 ton haulage trucks, which the probably loaded to 350 ton. So to say there was no need for these large trucks is wrong. Mack just decided not to enter that game.

[@scottgarmon4865]

Ummm…Great video. Was it the first one you ever made?

[@Knightsquire74]

It would be nice to see it restored. However without the trailer it is only the truck. It would be incomplete. A find of that nature needs to be fully restored to make historically significant.

[@nightstorm9128]

The trailer is a one off,,Built for and is part of the truck,,Yet they let it go to scrap,,,what a shame,,

[@waynebaker1063]

I totally agree.. you can't have one without the other..

[@markg9674]

It's not the original trailer.

[@waynebaker1063]

It may not be the trailer from 1970. But it is the only trailer for this truck.. unlike mass produced trailers for semi these days.. heavy haulage is such a spectacular part of the trucking industry.. it needs to survive.. once upon a time this truck in both forms drove down a road somewhere.. why not today.. in Australia I have grown up with magnificent machines.. I wouldn't hesitate to add this to any collection but I understand costs of transportation.. but is it really only one of 3.. in the world.. it has worth.. but it need to run and drive.... it doesn't need to live in the city.. oh a desert.

[@GearTechHD]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. It's truly unfortunate when unique pieces like that trailer are lost. Your appreciation for its uniqueness and historical value really highlights what a loss it was.

[@999torino]

This being a video about old school American Mack trucks, we measure torque in foot pounds, speed in miles per hour, thank you. Surprised you didn't quote the engine output in watts.

[@davidgonzales8581]

Bad ass heck Yeah restore it

[@4REVIVESHED]

I also saved a abandoned Toyota BJ73 Toyota LandCruiser recorded it, cut a movie and brought it back to life....its really fun and a great feeling if those left for death cars firing back up for the first time in decades...

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Want to hear the roar of a two stroke Detroit Diesel, ain't nuthin' like it.

[@jamesberlo4298]

It looks modern , contemporary , and when restored people will think it is new,

[@MrGareebdaar]

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[@d3str0i3r]

if restoration just means sitting in a warehouse to be looked at i'm not so sure i care if it's restored or not, ideally this beautiful thing would be running again and would be shown off at various large equipment festivals such as the type you might see, for example, the Case 150

[@W7TFO]

I imagine coming up against LeTourneau was a management decision of fair trepidation.

[@GearTechHD]

It sounds like competing with LeTourneau was indeed a major challenge. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.

[@gregoryhembree9190]

That's how batshit crazy New York is they should have sold the truck and trailer but they just wanted to send the trailer to the junkyard how old these people smart enough to go to the junkyard and buy it 😂😂

[@CarlFerrigno]

HALLAMORE rigging company out of Massachusetts (in America) still has a few.

[@markbickelhaupt4414]

The Hallamore trucks are M-75s.

[@kennethsulzen7694]

When it’s done will Gary take it to Macungie?

[@larsmeijerink5471]

Nice engine but its clear that its old technology since with new engines you can get 4100nm tourqe with a 770hp engine. So more then 200hp less but 300nm more tourqe. But i have too say, is must have been much back in the day

[@nickhill3362]

I think the trailer definitely should have been saved with the truck

[@davidpaulfox3449]

Need to do the trailer for it too

[@organbuilder272]

Restored AND operational. A machine like that was not built to sit and rust. It should be fully operational to show just how powerful, robust (you said) and reliable. Don't waste time on new metal work and a fancy paint job. Make it run.

[@allenstayduhar7139]

Long live the Dinosaurs! Awesome video!

[@GearTechHD]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@sandorvida6071]

Futurisztikus látvány

[@Axial_Andrew]

Unearthed...🚬🐴

[@COMANCHE3]

Needs a caterpillar 🐛 under the hood. I would have taken the trailer as well.

[@russellking9762]

Can anyone tell me about this model of Mack truck at 1:53 please...i love it

[@jameshaynes8489]

there is always uses for old equipment

[@brucehenkelman9852]

Very cool 😎

[@RichardDobson-b9v]

the story is good but the loud unnecessary spoils it, please tell me why you think music is necessary

[@yaw3629]

Funny that Honda Civic engines can make 1000 hp without much effort these days.

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

I think it's funny it's powered by Detroit lmao 😂

[@johnmcdermott8523]

12V1419?

[@shanejonseck2083]

if the trailer was attached to it why was it not restored to

[@dannyv2335]

@3:50 *12v41 not 14

[@nunyabusiness4651]

Ok won't sell it, but would scrap it! WTF!

[@toplesstattoo4301]

Really? This was a PowerPoint

[@amtrakprime1876]

Good for the truck not good for the trailer

[@carlofirpo3006]

Stop with the metric measurements.

[@masterq2.033]

Why metric makes sense , the world understands it.

[@jamiemcdole4518]

Yes I would Love to see this unit restored and to walk beside her. Been a Mack driver for 30 + years