Military Vehicles

Purchase military vehicles and military parts; or keep your current fleet in top condition

If you're looking for an army truck as a novelty item or a fleet of army trucks for a particular business need, finding such military vehicles for sale is not as hard as one might think. Traditional transportation offerings are limited in their abilities for off-road tasks. Both dealers and enthusiasts alike offer a wealth of resources for military vehicle buyers.

After addressing your business needs of either a military truck or vehicle for work duties or a tank to participate and advertise in a Memorial Day parade, consider the following:

1. Find military vehicle manufacturers, restorers or locators of military vehicles for sale.

2. Search for military parts to overhaul your army truck or army vehicles.

3. Stay informed about your military truck or used military tanks via specialty publications and other military vehicle enthusiasts.

 

Find army vehicles or a locator of military vehicles

Locate large military trucks to serve specialized business needs or to transport equipment or military vehicles. Many military vehicles manufacturers also build general heavy-duty transportation vehicles to move equipment. When going the used route, find a reputable dealer who helps you locate a particular vehicle, handles restoration and can even transport it for you.
Try: Contact Oshkosh for heavy-duty transport vehicles. Go to Int'l Repo Depo for reconditioned military vehicles. Military Vehicle Repair & Restoration is the place to contact for maintenance and storage. Ask the company about its vehicle locating and consulting services. Khaki Corps Imports brings military vehicles and equipment to the United States. Contact the company about its current inventory already in the U.S.

Locate a variety of army parts for army surplus vehicles and other military vehicles

At some point in time, your military vehicle is going to need parts. Most of your locators and dealers have a cache of military and army parts for sale. However, if you still need something that they haven't found yet, manufacturers are available to make replacement parts or refurbish old parts.
Try: Find manufactured military vehicle replacement parts at M.V. Spares. Search the D&L Bensinger site for military vehicle parts, and the company also restores vehicles and can help you find a vehicle. Get technical assistance or request rebuilt parts from Army Jeep Parts. Register at The Long Olive Drab Line for military jeep parts and paint.

Go to the military vehicle authorities with technical know-how and find like-minded enthusiasts

Whether you're buying a new military truck or vehicle, need information on parts or just need support from other military vehicle owners, there are companies and associations there for you. Older military vehicles in particular require special attention. Networking in the right circles helps you find key people familiar with driving and maintaining army trucks and vehicles.
Try: Subscribe to Jane's, the authority on military vehicles and equipment. Online subscriber content includes supplier and manufacturer information. To make contact with technical advisers or participate in a military vehicle driver program, join the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Membership includes its bimonthly newsletter, Supply Line, and its quarterly historical and technical journal, Army Motors.

 

• Contact your local DMV or insurance company for more information on your state's rules and regulations for purchasing and insuring a military vehicle. Many antique auto and collector car insurance companies set up unique policies for a variety of vehicles.
• Review requirements for self-insurance at the DMV for your state. Your business insurance may cover a portion or all of your insurance needs.
• Get advice from a heavy equipment dealer on how to transport your acquisition from a military vehicles sale. The dealer may be able to offer assistance or point you in the right direction.

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