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Recent content by dbl612

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    Just some work pics

    if you really want to get an ulcer, all you have to do is work with the amish. very stubborn and they feel that none of the rules apply to them when they do anything. constantly in a rush with no concern for safety at all. as crane operators, we are still responsible is there is an injury or...
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    new ride

    its always a good plan to get out and eyeball rigging you can't see even with riggers you trust. everybody sees different things and different outcomes.
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    80 Ton RT Crane fuel usage / 8 hr day

    if you average about 15-20 gallons a day that would be more than enough
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    What I saw out of my office window today

    how heavy is the vibro hammer set up. 40,000#?
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    Impact's "Things Done at Work"

    for the hot water upper heater
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    Grove TM225T Boom Disasembly

    shipping plates were always a weak point with that model with rear tilted boom cylinders. after that model the shipping points were moved forward with longer cylinders for better mechanical advantage. doubt if there is base section damage other than shipping plates. can be repaired and line...
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    new ride

    and keeps the trusses from squeezing together, kool.
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    new ride

    what did that roof section weigh? 3500-4000#?
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    new ride

    the roof section would be a good candidate for a spreader beam. the four cables you have lifting ii are pulling the structure together. truss assemblies don't like lateral loads but are designed for compressive forces in line with the truss. they tend to fold up easily when you push on the weak...
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    Sany crane comments

    if sany gave you the crane for nothing you couldn't afford to own it unless you needed a signpost.
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    new ride

    a SERIOUS chat is always good thing
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    new ride

    the surgeon general has determined that tag lines are the number one cause of operator hypertension and alcoholism after extensive studies.
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    new ride

    operator torture
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    new ride

    and where do these good tag line guys hide?
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    new ride

    that ought to be handy for getting in tight spots with that rear mount. those front outriggers look exciting.
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