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WTS 1983 Tucker 1744

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firedzr

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WTS ~ 1983 Tucker Model 1744. Five-man cab, Detroit 453T and Allison automatic transmission. Front Winch, block heater, transfer case cooler. Gently used with only 1718 hours total. Former Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. historic unit from Pumping Station 12. Excellent condition inside and out. Comprehensive service records plus limited edition copy of the book by "Alyeska-A 30 year Journey". For sale with 20 foot gooseneck trailer (with winch) in excellent condition (perfect transport). Current season snow-ready!!! $34,999. All reasonable and respectful offers considered.
Located in Central CA. Serious buyers only. Extensive photos available. Private Message for all inquiries.
 

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firedzr

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Thanks for the comment. Yes, this Tucker is exceptional. Passing Medford on our way home from the port in Seattle, we stopped at the Tucker factory. The whole crew came out to view this Tucker. The comments ranged from, "these were the best models we ever made" to "like it's been in a time capsule."
We will , of course, separate the Tucker from the trailer. The asking price for the Sno-Cat is $26K. All serious offers considered.
 
PJL

PJL

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You picked it up in Seattle? Wish I had known. That's my neck of the woods.
 
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firedzr

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Yes. Alaska Marine Lines transported the Tucker from the 49th state to their dock at the Port of Seattle. They did an excellent job. We can certainly recommend them to anyone.
 
Snowtrac Nome

Snowtrac Nome

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Re: WTS 1983 Tucker 1744 SOLD!!!!

that was the cleanest Detroit I have ever seen, shure you have oil in it?
 
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firedzr

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Re: WTS 1983 Tucker 1744 SOLD!!!!

"Yes" the previous sale of this fine Sno-Cat fell through and the Tucker is available once again for all those that missed the opportunity.
Call Mary Guthrie at Snotrans for further details and pricing.
By the way, the engine is a Detroit 453 Turbo with an Allison auto transmission.
 
Bobcatbob

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The Detroit 453 is a fantastic engine! The power these beasts create is amazing! I rebuilt this one 3 years ago (non turbo)....put it on a test stand to set he rack, break in.....runs and sounds like none other! I had no idea a Tucker had these beauts in them.

 
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firedzr

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Yes, Tucker did use them for all the reasons you stated - power, minimal size and weight. Tucker tried a V6 Cummins around the same time but it proved unsuitable. The issue with the Detroit was the ever-stricter emission standards and that killed the entire line of those series of engines. However, you still find allot of these Detroit's in agricultural and marine applications. Reliable, strong, light weight (compared to their competition).
Glad you like your engine!
 
Snowtrac Nome

Snowtrac Nome

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firedzr said:
Yes, Tucker did use them for all the reasons you stated - power, minimal size and weight. Tucker tried a V6 Cummins around the same time but it proved unsuitable. The issue with the Detroit was the ever-stricter emission standards and that killed the entire line of those series of engines. However, you still find allot of these Detroit's in agricultural and marine applications. Reliable, strong, light weight (compared to their competition).
Glad you like your engine!
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you forgot leaking to, like Harleys they like to mark their spot. Joking aside I do also have a 6v71 in a terex loader and that is the only thing that doesn't leak. detroits sound sexy on start up but like an old lady one dosent want to have to listen to them all day long.
 
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Harold

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Hello all, long shot here, but would anyone know where this manual ended up?
I would like to get a copy, hopefully it would have info relevant to the 1983 1744 I pickup up in Alaska.
Or if anyone would have factory documents for a unit like this one, please let me know.
Thx. Harold
 

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redsqwrl

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mIght be better to make a new wanted to buy post or maybe ask in the parts and modification area.

Tucker is usually pretty responsive about manuals.
 
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