m35a2

[rob love]

The old duece, as well as the MLVW (and the US M35) only use the air as an assist. You will still have brakes despite the loss of air. That is why you do not need an air brake license to operate them. However, hook up the 1-1/2 ton trailer and you now need the air brake license. If you lose the air system, you will not have any braking on the trailers.

At least that's how I have always understood it.

[Stan Leschert]

If your DND 404s have the endorcement for MLVW, you may operate any Gov't owned ML. The second that you want to drive a privately owned rig, things get more complex, depending on province, and the pissiness of the Motor Vehicle Inspector, who has just pulled you over, and has no idea of how to properly vent his wrath upon you.

The best way to avoid problems, if you get one, is to get a Class 3 (BC. other provinces have different term for 3 axle ...) and an Air endorsement.

There are a few nice Multi Fuel M35A2 in your area, or contact a reputable dealer like Eastern Surpluss, that has an export liscence, and will sell you a good road ready truck.

The manuals for most trucks of that series are available for free download on steelsoldiers.com

Most private USA truck owners won't sell to you, just go to a proper dealer as noted above.

Read, learn, then decide which big green toy is either going to annoy the fellow next door, or is going to be the hit of the Remembrance Day Parade.