My first ever M977 Hemtt 8x8 military truck checkout and test drive

[@jerryhammack1318]

As the driver of 977s and the bigger brother the 985 Hemmett for A company 44th Engineers they are true beasts for power and capability! Great times for me 28,900 miles drive time in South Korea without accidents! Have the awards❤!

[@willmeredith8765]

Broken Hearts!

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

as a mechanic in a motorpool filled with 977s i was always so pumped to finally take em on that test drive after finishing services lol that was the ONLY thing i volunteered for in the army. "i need somone to take that fueler on a road check" "damn right ill take it on a road check sargjjjjjjjjj when we going now?" lmao no one wanted to drive them for all sorts of reasons that is somewhat understandable, the hemtt is a big ass bitch driving on the skinny 2 lane backroads of Oahu lmao i fcking loved it tho i would get that 8v92 fckin purring like a kitty

[@domthomas1002]

After watching the beginning of this video. All of my memories of operating this hunk of power came back to me. Only "Big Boys" can handle this monster. It is a beast. Army Retired.

[@michaeld_68]

Thanks for your service and what was this beast's role for the Army ?

[@Sapper21b10]

Your back problems are not service connected lol. It's a hoss of a truck.

[@Planeiron]

Thank u for ur service

[@terrycannon570]

Yes sir thanks for your service to We the People of the USA

[@TIMLASHLEY]

@@michaeld_68 The M977 cargo vehicle is a general purpose carrier used for ammunition resupply and other resupply missions.

[@petenolte4192]

That Detroit is just marking its territory

[@surlyogre1476]

...or, if it'snot leaking, the crankcase is empty. 😀

[@arkthefennecfox2366]

The leak tells you its got oil in it still.

[@AW-Services]

Another brilliant video. Kevin is like an anti-depressant. Always cheers you up with his smile and banter

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for the kind words, stayed tuned for more shenanigans for special K

[@TBJK07Jeep]

Kevin does remind me of a friend of mine who is no longer with us.

[@davidgenthnerjr4995]

I love the the 977 Hemett. They are basically a cargo hauler. Our rebuild center for the Maine national Guard had one as a support truck. It pulled my butt (after it got chewed out by a Master Sgt) out of a snow bank cause I tried to climb a snow bank with a Slant back 4 door Hummer re-enacting the invasion of Iraq. I'd love to have me not only a M925 5 ton, and a M1070 HET but the Hemett falls in that group too. 8v92 the Sound of 'Merica. Hear it scream.

[@AbesNbacon]

I would like to Thank the Young Men. That ran these Rigs in there day. And Those That still are. God Bless America. May He Bless Us Always. “Amen”

[@RobertNagel-s2z]

I drove one in the 2nd/29th FA in Baumholder Germany back in 87 & 88. I miss the whine of that 8v92 humming away.

[@glennoropeza3545]

Wow! 12liter 2 stroke diesel powered! Probably 500hp and 3 mpg?

[@RobertNagel-s2z]

@glennoropeza3545 pretty close, more like 450-475 HP

[@MIKEC7O]

As an Army Cobra Helicopter mechanic and crew chief, the M977 was used an ammunition carrier for attack helicopters. Some units used M813 5 ton trucks for hauling ammo.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for the info

[@phillipjones3342]

I was wondering what it was used for now I know

[@MIKEC7O]

This truck was in use over 30 years ago. It is probably not in use by the active military at this time. @@phillipjones3342

[@MIKEC7O]

Additional info-first production Sept82. Still in production thru several different contracts for all Mil. sevices.

[@willmeredith8765]

ARMT Dawg here!

[@jarmstrong2843]

The purpose of the M977 is to provide heavy transport capabilities for supply and re-supply of combat vehicles and weapons systems. Compared to earlier generation 5-ton trucks in U.S. Army service it offers an increased payload and mobility.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

First crossing of the tracks was epic. 😊

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

I got certified to drive one of those when I was in the Army. My instructor was a Specialist that had like 4 months left in the Army and didn’t give AF. We both took turns driving as fast as we could west of Gruber and Chicken Road at Bragg. Was such a fun day

[@josephkitchel6259]

You guys are having too much fun and calling it WORK!

[@ldubya2u831]

Hi guys, I'm Lymm, a retired Army Veteran.We used the M977 in the Ammo section when I was in Field Artillery to haul in Artillery ammo and dunnage once the firing was done. We also used them to carry material as well. You should have a remote to operate the Boom hoist loader as well. One bad thing is it doesn't swing to the right wide, it's not a 360 degree boom. The side panels and eithr be lowered down or removed all together. I was extremely happy when we went to the PLS system, made work much more easier!

[@davidcokley1929]

That M977 is a BEAST! I bet there's not allot of places that thing cannot go. I predict you won't have that thing long. AWESOME video, as usual. Stay safe out there fellas.

[@ralan350]

The only place they have issues with is soft ground

[@AbesNbacon]

@@ralan350 And light pocket books. Otherwise I would buy it right now.

[@ralan350]

@@AbesNbacon you are not wrong I have no need for one but I still kind of want one

[@Kevin.fireplanes]

Ok Hunter you have had a long enough break.. Time to attack the snowmobile again. You got this.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Coming soon hopefully

[@roybrown6831]

No... Don't send Hunter back to the orphanage - we love Hunter. Seems to be a lot of partly cloudy days there. And cool to see you get another snowmobile for Hunter. Another AWESOME video, Clint. Cool test drive. I love you guy's sense of humor.

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

The 977 was designed as a replacement for the GOER series trucks. They were designed to haul artillery/tank ammunition. My unit in West Germany got the first ones sent to Europe in early 86’. Those trucks would fly down the Autobahn. They had 2 different ammo haulers, tankers, and wreckers. Later they added tractors for all sorts of trailers.

[@andrewairbets6174]

I drove one of these in 86 thru 88 when i was in the army stationed in Germany. I was in an attack helecopter unit, we hauled rockets and misseles for the cobra helocopter we also had the same truck in the tanker version hauling jet fuel, they are great trucks on tank trails

[@andrewruble7706]

Favorite comment of the video-"this is gonna hurt" going across the RR Tracks! Love it. Neat Truck.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Glad you liked it!

[@alithemagicbum]

Hunter is definitely getting teller then sauge finger😂😂. Love that El Camino....my favorite color. Thanks for sharing.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

He sure is. Thanks for watching!

[@garymessina1609]

Gotta love Kevin you know they a spin on filter conversion kit for that great video thanks Clint and Kevin and Mason and Tucker and Hunter

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for watching

[@adamsherm29]

Used to haul rocket pods in these when stationed in WA. Awesome trucks. If you ever get an A2 model, boy she rides so much better with airbags. Lmao.

[@kevinmurray7135]

Now that is a beast of truck nicely 👍😎🇺🇸 NY

[@maplemanz]

While stationed in West Germany I was Assigned to drive A M985 HEMTT and they were a blast to drive.

[@maplemanz]

I was fun as hell to run down the Autobahn at 60 MPH bouncing on those big tires.

[@pbeezum]

I would love have a drive cross country that thing. It may break my back. But just to do it. 🎉😂 Great video. Keep them coming guys.

[@MegaRetr]

Another brilliant video!

[@kennyarmer4092]

One of our volunteer fire departments have one of these for an off-road water tender, works well for them

[@johnwarren-649]

Love them ol screaming Jimmy's.

[@marty5300]

I miss the 977. The HEMTT was always my favorite truck to drive. that whistler turbo once you got that thing going was the sweetest sound.

[@willmeredith8765]

Heads up.... try our old trick... don't engage the 'High Idle'.... crane operates slower, but much smoother! We used this for removal/installation of multi million dollar aircraft parts in a field environment... was the best crane ever! I amassed over 20,000 miles in this type, most often carrying explosives!

[@jamesharrod8733]

i have drove tractor trailer over the road trucks with Detroit in them - they would run, they also will run backwords, 75 was a good yr. year i graduated from hs

[@BrianFullerton]

truth about running backwards...gotta be real careful if using the Cosby Sauce.

[@ChrisDavis-xx9zt]

I drove the cargo hemtt and fuel hemtt when in the military in 1986 & 1987. They also made a hemtt wrecker. It was a beast. Your cargo hemtt had a slave cable and controls that you can hang around your neck and operate the crane remotely. There should be outriggers on the back also when you operate the crane. I’ve driven and used the cargo and fuel hemtt. I’ve driven the hett also. My mos was a 64 echo. I drove a lot of other monsters also.

[@DavidThurmond-l6o]

That would make a hell of a log hauler

[@Old-bold-pilot]

If it was a side dump, DP would want it. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Love that truck!!!! I laughed so hard. You and Kevin really rock! 😂😂😂 Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@rogerosborne1943]

That truck brings back memories. We had some that would actually run about 70 mph. Very rough riding. Would haul a good load. They also had a tank truck and a wrecker variant.

[@greenshortscouk]

This promises to be a good episode, greetings from Germany

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for hanging out with us. Stay tuned for more

[@wendyandjodymaillet7503]

Clint, that M977 is a beast! Awesome job Hunter! Kevin, you the man! Take care and I’ll see y’all down the road…

[@bennyhill811]

I drove a HEMTT truck for 2 years at FT Knox 1993-1997 88M / 19K Heavy wheeled operator / Armor crewman. We used to sit on the outrigger post and operate the crane with our feet so we can see the top of the bed. Supposed to be a two man team but you know the Army will send who they have at the time. Lol thanks for posting. Brings back so many memories.

[@outdoorlifemaine6691]

Since watching you guys the biggest thing I've changed about working is I use the tell wipes like you guys that work so much better than a rag if I really need a rag I've been buying rags are in a roll like paper towels

[@collinlotz4978]

I ride past yall's shop all the time. Always love seeing what cool stuff yall got out there!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Like el caminos !!!😂 😂 Kevin

[@gregblewett5405]

The short exhaust pipe was great for warming MREs

[@Planeiron]

I need one of those to drive on my 2 acre lot, and I could pack my driveway gravel....Great Vid👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Go for it!

[@darinhassett4708]

Love the M977 was in SPT platoon 1/7 CAV 1st CAV DIV during desert shield/storm as an Infantryman had to learn that vehicle took out the dash 10 and read it from cover to cover you got a good one with the recovery winch.. and if your good enough you can pull multiple levers on the crane and raise the boom flat and up at the same time. when the cooks went to go get pallets of food they would always request me to do the run since i was that good with the crane. during the ground war my block cracked five gallons of oil a day and it still ran since i was hauling a Cavalry troops ammo resupply we didnt change out the motor till after the war ended. about two weeks of pouring tons of oil in the motor. great find

[@charlesferebee263]

Hauled a bunch of hummets in the last 45years. Picked up a lot of brand new ones right from the plant in Oshkosh 😊Wisconsin. Nice machines. 🇺🇸👍

[@v65dreamer]

My favorite thing about the Hemmitt was its ability to move smoothly at good speed off road. I had gotten used to being bounced around in the back old deuce and-a-half and 5 ton trucks. My first off road adventure in a Hemmitt was at higher speeds with MUCH less trauma to the passengers.

[@downrightme6811]

Reminds me of a movie called damnation alley with Jan Michael Vincent

[@boudroux1]

I drove one in Korea for a year. Super fun !

[@zerogravity8465]

Hold the transmission in the lower gear and run engine at maximum RPM at all times,,,, change Up a gear to increase ground speed,, always run engine on the governor,, flat out to get fuel economy

[@willmeredith8765]

During Gulf War Episode One, we learned how to disengage the governor! Running 85 across open desert!

[@troyledbetter6597]

In the Marines we called this the Dragon Wagon!

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

You have some very cool toys in your toybox

[@mrolfe8341]

Good to see that you are all prepared for snow!

[@dougwilson7530]

It's about time you something good that's worth working on love me an El Camino.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Coming soon

[@gtnaylor5870]

OH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That would cause real havoc on I71 on the way to work!

[@Sowhat-u6f]

"Oh, this is going to hurt!" 🤣

[@francisbarbeau1862]

I would be happy to watch a Video on BOTH the Snowmobile and the El Comino!!

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Incredibly Beautiful biggum Amazing example Good work

[@markhahn3846]

The Hemmitt cargo body was used to transport ammo in artillery units.

[@greggb1416]

A behemoth for sure.., in that “HEMETT”. “Liquifier” series for sure. Thank you gentlemen.

[@maplemanz]

They also made a HEMTT tanker. My unit had M985 and the Tanker version.

[@williamgleaves1954]

She's like a Harley; she marks her territory.

[@mikesmith8952]

Clint, do you want, need another kid? You should adopt me! I can easily turn wrenches @ 66! I could be the shop mascot which would promote Mr Kevin😂

[@outdoorlifemaine6691]

Oh and the biggest other change I've made is to make sure I call it a motor when it's an engine just to aggravate the other people this sounds so foolish you call it whatever you want it's yours thanks for the great videos😊

[@stonevalleyozark475]

What a beast. That lift system is very impressive. I personally would have been reluctant to walk underneath that truck. PS: Don't worry Hunter, some of us wants to see your truck finished and going down the road.

[@deanreinke1148]

Basic cargo hauler. Our unit was a Transportation Company consisting of 60 M915A2’s and 120 M872 trailers. We had one M977 and it belonged to the Maintenance Section. It carried all their tools and PLL. It may have carried their Maintenance Tents etc. They are beasts but worked well in the desert 🐪.

[@jred4421]

Watching this video while relaxing and enjoying a favorite beverage is absolutely entertaining! Well done Clint! Kevin & you may not be blood, but the two of you are family IMHO

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danyarbrough7847]

Would love to add a 4,000 water tank to that. I fought forest fires and would have loved to have an 8x in the mountains for fire support. Please finish the snow machine, after all the effort you guys put into it. Would like to see you solve the mystery with it!

[@williamreese2477]

When I see that El Slowmino in harbor freight parking lot i can't wait to key it

[@andrewhatch.KE0ZOS]

In my unit, we used that style of truck to conduct missile reload operations on the patriot missile system

[@robster5494]

I'm not tired of Tucker,s truck..I find it interesting

[@brucerandall4792]

Get the snowmobile running!

[@cobrayzf]

I had an M977 and had to put a new engine in it. Sold it and bought a really nice M985. I think the M985 is just and updated version of the M977. I take it to MV shows and to the local Home Depot, Lowes and auto parts now and then.

[@williamhawks2372]

I love it I hope you get more to play with

[@daviddziegielewski653]

All right! A C&C video with a twin steer Oshkosh. Let's go!

[@JHorvathCinema]

These were build at one of the plants down the road from my grandpas farm. All summer long they would be running up and down the road getting shakedowns. Soon itll be just electric motor whine going up and down that stretch of road

[@TBJK07Jeep]

Man, that thing is awesome. My practical side of me says no real use for this, but the inner teenager says I need it. Man the weight vs the actual capacity is nuts. If its 48k & MGVW is 62K. That’s only 14 k of payload

[@kerrywitherspoon1257]

great video first thing i thought of have seen one turned into a wild camping hunting truck in texas i havent seen a john deere snowmobile in years

[@lexchambers8329]

yes to video snow mobile and el camino

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

You got it. Stay tuned

[@alanbierhoff6831]

With that knuckle boom on the back, it would be a great truck for a scrap metal guy 😎

[@jamesmartin3895]

The crane is made by grove cranes

[@williamwelling4872]

You should send some of that equipment to Texas they can use them right about now

[@warrenmichael918]

tanks, they need tanks!

[@bill-il7rr]

You guys are a hoot! keep up good work.

[@downrightme6811]

That machine is Awesome 😎

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

What's the turning radius on that thing, about three football fields? 🤣

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Pretty much

[@douglascorley6630]

That El Camino on the back of that Ford Roebuck made it look like it had a lot more horsepower

[@JoeMGajdowski]

HA HA(sarcastic)!

[@lawrencebeeler6273]

Because of the knuckle boom I would guess it was used to haul heavy ammo

[@kallenbridges8471]

Since its stamped 1975 on the side of the tunnel on the snowmobile its a 1976 Model Year. snowmobiles are manufactured 1year before there model year.

[@johnhicks735]

I say that y'all ought to try to save that old 1975 snowmobile for sure. Especially it being solid aluminum body. If it's been setting up for years. I would splurge on some good 2 stroke engine motor oil to for it. Unless it's A 4 stroke engine then high mileage motor oil with zinc powder additives and some Redline fuel treatment for the fuel tank. It helps clean out and restore Lost power. Red armor 2 stroke motor oil it clean and clears out sludge and grime build up inside of the entire engines and exhaust systems to including the exhaust pipe tip baffles.,an baffling tube and screen. Then you just remove the removable ones to wire wheel them clean. And take the air gun to those parts. I'd start the snowmobile up with the exhaust facing outside of the building. To open it up good once. Then reinstall the baffling screen and filter tube back inside of it. And restart it up let it idle for 10 minutes shut it down to cool back down. So you continue to fix it up more. Different gasoline fuel in those machines makes the world of difference in the performance of them to when you add in the power additives required for the proper application's of the type of engine it has.,or some people call them motors to. It looks to be in good shape for being that old of A snowmobile to for sure. If it was me. Just saying it I owned that snowmobile I would run ethanol free gasoline fuel mixed with either Redline.,or Red armor 2 stroke motor oil in the gasoline fuel tank. Cause if it's gasoline only.,or not premixed inside of the fuel tank. Then I'd run some of that Redline in it only. Cause you can treat the ethanol free gasoline fuel with STA-BIL fuel treatment and injector cleaner before adding in the other power booster additives to it. I'd do A little experiment on the gasoline fuel runs in your video.,or videos of working on it and fixing it up to Ride. I would invest in A riding helmet for sure for it to. And maybe some type of riding gear to wear like dirt bike suits of some sort. Without wearing the kick starting boot. I'd get in the package deal though if possible to for sure. Cause those boots are expensive by their selves to buy. Like $400.00 and up to A $1000,00 now Days.

[@brindlereo5972]

I once got a pickup truck stuck so bad even a hemtt couldnt pull it out. had to get a M88 tank recovery vehicle to get me out.😱

[@jamesharrod8733]

nice truck that can go about anywhere , usn retired

[@greylocke100]

There was a spin on oil filter relocation kit for the Deuce that MAY fit that M977. It converted the dual cannister filters of the M35 to the spin on type and it relocated to the fender well. There was also a kit which just converted from cannister to spin on.

[@dansbrown1313]

The circa 1956 671 Detroit in my patrol boat smoked like crazy at startup till I was advised to install an inline 120V circulating heater and it doesn't do that anymore. Very reliable.

[@chrisgilbert2152]

70 GRAND? WHAT A GREAT DEAL! But i agree, whats it good for? I still want it! But in COMMIRFORNIA, THATS A FELONY!!

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

Id love to own a truck like ta is like a proper monster truck is super cool looking truck I can tell you that.

[@lorenc8010]

Yeah man that's how babys are made!

[@brandonm6052]

I tried to convince my dad we need one of these for hauling square bales.

[@koolaskoalas]

Show as much and as often as ya can we will watchem all.

[@johnhicks735]

Awesome 8x8 operational crane truck y'all got there for sure. Those are definitely some high dollar machine's to own also.

[@kevinshea2092]

They just haul whatever. M1 tank engines to 155 artillery ammo pallets. We changed rotor blades on chinooks with the crane on them in Iraq a few times.

[@stingersteve]

Should turn this M977 Hemtt 8x8 into a 75-Ton Rotator Tow Truck.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Really cool vehicle! I'm not sure the purpose either. Snowmobile for sure!