That is one nasty site there but good job getting all the tree limbs picked out of that mess. It looks well cleared now. Guess the fun begins dealing with that soil if it's getting built on.
That grinder sure is heavy at 87000! Still love that Pete and the Eager Beaver too. I am surprised y'all didn't get a tri axle with those weights but then again I see it does end dump duty a lot too and that might be the reason?
I know you might have posted this before but I am fascinated by your trucks and trucks in general really. Isn't that Pete a 2014 since y'all just got it? engine and trans? Also what year, engine, and trans on the KW dump? It is a W900 and not a W900L right?
LC
What are your allowable axle weights? I am trying to figure how you get to 130K without a 20K front axle.
My heavy haul I can gross 126,725#, and net 90K payload. axle weights 20K steer, 46,725 drives, 60K trailer with 2 rows of 8 on 5'9" centers
Hey Fastdirt,
Yes that was nasty little job. Finished it up today. We just have to haul the mulch out now. We just did the clearing so we are not going to do the muck and fill.
The grinder is heavy and the way the trailer flexes, you would think it is the whole 50 ton capacity. A tri-axle would be nice for the grinder but we go in so many tight areas especially with the dump trailer.
Now for a quick rundown on the trucks and their specs. The Pete is a 2015 with an 18 speed and 4:10 rears and the motor is a Paccar. My brother loves it and says it is so much better than the Cummins in the truck that got wrecked. We have 2 tri-axles dump, one w900 and one w900L. The 900L is the truck I drive when we need it. We got it new in 2002, 20K fronts, 46 rears 4:30 rear ends, an 18 speed and a 500hp kitty Cat. The w900 is the same spec other than a 475 instead of the 500 and it has 4:10 rear ends. The little Pete has a 10 speed and a 300hp Paccar motor.
Thanks earthmover. Go to page 36 and there is a pic of the little Pete. It is a 337. It has been a good little truck. I am not a fan of the motor. It is a Paccar but it really is a Cummins. There is nothing wrong with it, it is just my preference for Cat motors. We have had no trouble out of it.First, I just read thru this entire thread. Very impressive and nice work especially the grading on that parking lot!
What model is the little Pete? 337? Got any Pics ? I have a Pete 337 on order and should be built this week. How do you like it?
Even better on the KW's having big block pre emissions single turbo Cats. Being a W900L makes it that much better. All great stuff on those specs of the trucks. But the greatest thing could be that the KW's are 6NZ Cats. They were put in 2001's and 2002's. The most sought after Cat engine going. Most of the glider kits use them. As long as they are 475's they are good for up to 1000HP too. 475 is the 550 just a different ecm file 90% of the time. There is a guy in Charlotte who knows his stuff on those Cats. He flashed mine to 600HP.. not that you want that but he's there. ...and that low rear end ratio w an 18 speed. Somebody really knows how to spec them. Wouldn't change a thing. I agree the T880 is not a good looking truck. That's why I love the 379/389 and W900l. They are timeless and classic looking. Why change such a great thing. Glad they are still available amongst all the ant eater trucks.
Thanks earthmover. Go to page 36 and there is a pic of the little Pete. It is a 337. It has been a good little truck. I am not a fan of the motor. It is a Paccar but it really is a Cummins. There is nothing wrong with it, it is just my preference for Cat motors. We have had no trouble out of it.
Good luck on your truck and don't be afraid to post some pics.
Landclearer- its got a 5.25 rear ratio
CM- I know in my area automatics have been getting very popular. I've talked to a lot of other guys and they love them.
LC the auto did great as an on site dirt shuffler in our soils. The area here is a typical heavy traffic congested suburban/urban area. The ease of operation in stop and go traffic is the real difference, for me anyway.
I could put an inexperience gear shifter but a knowledgeable operator in the truck and move dirt on site without any damage to the truck - guys that know how to run equipment but had no truck experience.
For the record, I wouldn't buy another heavy truck without an Allison auto, that's my preference.
Nice work as usual, how did you like the 160 Deere? It's nice not having a thumb when all you have to do is sling dirt.