firecatf7333
Well-Known Member
I have a frieghtliner 6 wheel dump truck that will lift about 10 ton. It's a scissor lift with a single cylinder ( believe it's 6").. I'd like to lift 12-13 ton. That's what I haul now but have to shovel some out if I don't have equipment at the job site. Anything over 10 ton and it just starts to barely lift and then stops. If I assist it with skid steer once it starts going about 6-10" up it will lift by itself. Anything I can do to increase lifting capacity? A hydraulic shop told me he could make a 7" cylinder which would increase lift approx 20% but wasn't sure the frame would support the extra weight. Quoted me $2500.