I worked in the Test and Development group at Oshkosh Truck right out of college. Most of the work I did in the short time I was there was with the LVS and the pre-contract award MTVR, but I drove everything Oshkosh made at the time. Driving a HET is like driving around a 2 story building from the second floor. FWIW, my go-to "get er done" Oshkosh was the HEMTT, but all of their trucks were pretty capable. Oshkosh was a great company to work for!! :)
" like driving around a 2 story building from the second floor " , says it all lol. Saw one in a garage in UK some years ago. It was in for a respray (privately owned truck) and the mechanic was a friend of a friend, to see one in real life is amazing, they are immense.
That was impressive. I knew those trucks were capable but going up and down that rock was crazy. Always wanted to put a expedition body on one of these.
you just made a video of you test driving an awesome looking, 8 wheeled, 500 horse power truck, and all you said was wow that was fun. Bro. Imma need a little more
Love it! Funny, when former military vehicles get into civilian hands, is when you really see them tested. The military never pushes their vehicles because they worry about troops getting hurt.
Convoys suck. Believe me though when we've gotten the chance to do crazy stuff, we most certainly did. There isn't many things more exhilarating than red lining a het with an m1 going down hill. The great thing about them is the trailer also has steering(well they turn with the tractor, no actual steering apparatus) and brakes for every group of four tires(48 total tires including the tractor). I never in my few years back in the day had a lockups or over heating, remarkably robust military vehicles.
Lmao apparently you weren’t in the military cuz this was nothing compared to the abuse we put these things through in the Seabees man. One of the best Times I had was when we got a MTVR COMPLETELY 100% stuck and had to use a HET to get er out
...Had to watch this twice! Looking at one of these to potentially build an overlander with the expandable habitat. Kinda crazy. do you know if one can upgrade the transmission to produce highway speeds? Not sure if it would be possible or if it would make issues with the other "moving parts" of the drivetrain etc. Nice demo! Would also like to see the other features explained and demonstrated.
I'm not sure I'd want to go any faster than 45 down the highway in this truck. It's interesting driving I think part of it is because of the rear axle steering.
Actually, NONE of the axles have diff lock. I honestly don't even recall if the rear axles have an inter-axle diff lock. It's supposed to be AWD to pull REALLY heavy loads, not necessarily for what we would call off roading...
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@@NEILSWORLD I see these for sale every month. With that extended wheel base: How challenging would it be, do you think, to remove the last 2 wheel sets, and simply keep it 4 wheels? Do you think the balance would suffer if you weren't towing/hauling, but just using it as an absurd weekend camping rig?
@@polairstream Во первых это был сарказм, но видимо до тебя так и не дошло ввиду твоего скудоумия. Во вторых! Раз уж решил поиграть в интеллектуала, то не пренебрегай знаками припенания. Глупенький подросток.
@@Валерий_Альбертович Russia can only dream about trucks like that .. when you have to go take shit behind your house you can develop only “ kosher shit “ !!!
I worked in the Test and Development group at Oshkosh Truck right out of college. Most of the work I did in the short time I was there was with the LVS and the pre-contract award MTVR, but I drove everything Oshkosh made at the time. Driving a HET is like driving around a 2 story building from the second floor. FWIW, my go-to "get er done" Oshkosh was the HEMTT, but all of their trucks were pretty capable. Oshkosh was a great company to work for!! :)
" like driving around a 2 story building from the second floor " , says it all lol. Saw one in a garage in UK some years ago. It was in for a respray (privately owned truck) and the mechanic was a friend of a friend, to see one in real life is amazing, they are immense.
This monster is among the best in every way. It is unparalleled.
That was impressive. I knew those trucks were capable but going up and down that rock was crazy. Always wanted to put a expedition body on one of these.
That's pretty damn impressive right there!!
Crazy watching that beast rock crawl!
you just made a video of you test driving an awesome looking, 8 wheeled, 500 horse power truck, and all you said was wow that was fun. Bro. Imma need a little more
🤣
That thing is Awesome!!
WoW.
This is a true beast.
Beautiful
Thanks for sharing.
Neal, that's a great video of Dave's M1070
Thanks
Caramba que caminhão monstro , amo esses vídeos
Freaking awesome!,, I want one!
Nice!.. what a beast! 👍
Sure is!
M1070 het shipped to al barsha south tour drive
Compound turbo craziness and rear wheel steering. Way too much fun!!
Even with that rear wheel steering it sure does take wide turns. 🤪
And after playing around in that for half the day the lmtv sure did feel small. 😆
@@NEILSWORLD I use that M1070 in the snowrunner game on ps5. I cannot even imagine what they are like in real life.
Supercharged and turbocharged....
@@SeanFillnerAgreed, quite the monster when it comes to hauling the gigantically heavy trailers.
Two strokes detroit were really the best military and fireman best engine , today for me it is now MTU thé best in military
thats is my dream truck now wowwww its amazing !!!
Amazing truck.
Im currently actually making a 1/35th scale model of it along with its M1000 semi trailer. Its about 2 feet long.
Badass video, good job. I need one now.
Everybody should have one 😁
Great work getting some great footage. Love the editing.
Very impressive video! I’m planning to build a camper over that truck.. but before I think I have to buy a gas station 😉
Lol
Gas won't do you any good if the beast runs on diesel.
This truck and the MAN KAT 8x8 will inherit the earth one day
Love it! Funny, when former military vehicles get into civilian hands, is when you really see them tested. The military never pushes their vehicles because they worry about troops getting hurt.
It was fun trying it out.
Convoys suck. Believe me though when we've gotten the chance to do crazy stuff, we most certainly did. There isn't many things more exhilarating than red lining a het with an m1 going down hill. The great thing about them is the trailer also has steering(well they turn with the tractor, no actual steering apparatus) and brakes for every group of four tires(48 total tires including the tractor). I never in my few years back in the day had a lockups or over heating, remarkably robust military vehicles.
Lmao apparently you weren’t in the military cuz this was nothing compared to the abuse we put these things through in the Seabees man. One of the best Times I had was when we got a MTVR COMPLETELY 100% stuck and had to use a HET to get er out
@@BerzerkMaggot777 Not everyone gets to have that much fun. Most units never leave pavement. 🤣
@@CallMeColtLLC yea I guess that’s true
4wheeler people be like I did this what have you done offroading and you be like hold my beer 🍺😜👍
Yeah, that look cool. Does it have a smooth ride?
...Had to watch this twice! Looking at one of these to potentially build an overlander with the expandable habitat. Kinda crazy. do you know if one can upgrade the transmission to produce highway speeds? Not sure if it would be possible or if it would make issues with the other "moving parts" of the drivetrain etc. Nice demo! Would also like to see the other features explained and demonstrated.
I'm not sure I'd want to go any faster than 45 down the highway in this truck. It's interesting driving I think part of it is because of the rear axle steering.
Nice! Test it until it's stuck heh heh
J’en ai vu plusieurs au Maroc
I did not know that the HET 1070 had rear wheel steering.
It sure does.
Wish I had one. Is that the 12 litre Detroit Diesel or the 18 litre 700hp Caterpillar?
Detroit
Now that's a tractor. We had them during Storm.
Do all 4 axles have differential lock?
I'm not sure how the diff Lock works in this truck I'll have to look into it.
Actually, NONE of the axles have diff lock. I honestly don't even recall if the rear axles have an inter-axle diff lock. It's supposed to be AWD to pull REALLY heavy loads, not necessarily for what we would call off roading...
Is that the Eden VT MG shoot?
Yes
If you ever wanted a street legal locomotive....
"See what it can do"? I seriously doubt if there's anything it CAN'T do.
You got me on that one. 😆
HERCULES II MILITARY TRUCK TRAILER
I am looking for a M1070A1 for sale. I don't care where it is located. I am going for it.
I was a HET driver in Iraq
You wouldn’t be going over rocks and shit like the video. Trailer had 40 tires as well.
This is my uncle's rig and he has the trailer.
Snowrunner truck
yah the Derry Longhorn 4520
@@OnionRings9770 Dery Longhorn рядом с Oshkosh не стоял :)
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I want it
Us Army’s truck
Top speed was 45 and takes forever to get up to it
It's no sports car that's for sure!
I need one of them. Can you get them in England from the US army
The British army use them
I’ve got 2 M747 Tank Trailers Built for the M1070 for sale if they are of interest
We have the M1000
@@NEILSWORLD If you know anyone looking let them know. Thanks
@@p45equipment will do
Kill the migraine music we want to hear the truck
With the exception of the drone shots when the truck is running there is no music.
@@NEILSWORLD I see these for sale every month. With that extended wheel base: How challenging would it be, do you think, to remove the last 2 wheel sets, and simply keep it 4 wheels? Do you think the balance would suffer if you weren't towing/hauling, but just using it as an absurd weekend camping rig?
@@ImJohnConstantine anything can be done. The level of challenge would depend on who was doing the work.
Ахахахахх американцы даже название собственных машин не знают, позор:DDDD ЭТО ЖЕ derry longhorn 4520 !!!!
What?
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@@polairstream Во первых это был сарказм, но видимо до тебя так и не дошло ввиду твоего скудоумия. Во вторых! Раз уж решил поиграть в интеллектуала, то не пренебрегай знаками припенания. Глупенький подросток.
@@Валерий_Альбертович Russia can only dream about trucks like that .. when you have to go take shit behind your house you can develop only “ kosher shit “ !!!
@@Валерий_Альбертович ну понял, или нет?
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