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Recent content by ChevyKenworth

  1. ChevyKenworth

    Chevy C65 Dump Truck

    I been looking at a 1978 Chevy C65 dump truck that for sale locally for a low price, I was thinking about getting the truck, fixing it up and using it for personal use and some small side jobs. Was wondering what would be the biggest size equipment I could haul around with the truck. Any other...
  2. ChevyKenworth

    Single Axle Dump Truck Tow Capacity

    Been looking at some single axle dumps and 20 ton trailers, I was wondering what's the biggest track loaders, dozers, and excavators you guys have pulled behind a single axle. Pictures would be great also thanks.
  3. ChevyKenworth

    Ford 7.8L diesel engine

    Any of you guys have any experience with the ford 7.8L diesel engine and how strong they are? I have came across a ford l8000 with a jasper reman 7.8L and 13 speed transmission for sale, If I decided to get the truck it will be used to haul my equipment around. How do you guys think the truck...
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    White-Western Star

    I came across a 1979 white-western star tri-axle dump truck that's in good condition with 400 big cam cummins that's for sale and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them and are part's still available for those trucks.
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    RENT or BUY

    Renting will be fine with me for a little till I'm ready to buy.
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    RENT or BUY

    I don't have any jobs lined up just yet bet working on it, I would like to get a 315 or 160 size trackhoe and dozer or loader and it will be financed.
  7. ChevyKenworth

    RENT or BUY

    I will be doing land clearing and grading jobs, I was looking into buying a trackhoe and dozer and renting other equipment when I need to.
  8. ChevyKenworth

    RENT or BUY

    I was wondering would it be a good idea to rent equipment for my first few jobs or just go ahead and buy when I get everything together.
  9. ChevyKenworth

    Ford LN8000

    The truck is a tri-axle dump and I'm still shopping around looking for a good 20 ton trailer to buy. The truck will probably stay with in a 50 mile radius.
  10. ChevyKenworth

    Ford LN8000

    I have been thinking about trying to get a 160 size trackhoe also, how do you think the 3208 will handle that much weight. Do you guys think it will be to much for that engine? I have the truck for sale, I'm going to try and find a good used mack. I'm asking so I will know just in case it...
  11. ChevyKenworth

    Ford LN8000

    Do you guys know what the hp rating is for the 3208 turbos?
  12. ChevyKenworth

    Ford LN8000

    Good to hear, I was asking because I have read a lot of negative stuff about the 3208's capabilities and I haven't put my truck to work yet to see how the power is, all the trucks I have drove had the better 6 cylinder Cats and Cummins engines in them.
  13. ChevyKenworth

    Ford LN8000

    I have a ford ln8000 with a cat 3208 turbo and a 13 speed, I want to pull a cat 953 track loader around with it. Do you guys think the old cat 3208 turbo is good for the job?
  14. ChevyKenworth

    Driving a just purchased truck home

    I got the truck home the other week, thanks for all the help mitch504. I did have to have the bill of sale or title to get a temporary tag.
  15. ChevyKenworth

    Driving a just purchased truck home

    When I go get the temporary tag what do I need to take with me?
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