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    6 wheel dump truck more lifting capacity

    This is an automatic dump truck which runs off the transmission for the pump
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    6 wheel dump truck more lifting capacity

    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...
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    Dump truck build

    I haven't purchased the exact truck yet so that's why I'm wondering how common a locking rear diff is on a medium duty single axle?
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    Dump truck build

    I will only be dumping 1 or 2 times per day at max..and usually only a couple days per week. Is there a 10 ton electric over hyrdo kit ? Also is it rare for medium duty single axles to come with a locking rear axle? What is the cost to add one? I go in yards alot and it be nice to have
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    Dump truck build

    Looking for help/ info on a dump truck build. I have a few single axle cab and chassis trucks I've looked at and plan on buying one. T300, kodiak 8500, FL 70 etc. All early 2000s pre emmision. I'm going to put a 13/14 ft box for firewood with high sides. I need about 23 yards capacity but only...
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    Ashhalt Millings Driveway Bumpy Chunks

    My dad had millings for his driveway a while back and they turned out great....almost like black top. I'm not sure if they were fine or chunky b/c I wasn't around when he did it. I had 4 loads of millings delivered for my driveway and its ruff and bumpy. There were chunks and the driveway is...
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    26k 4x4 Dump Truck?

    I think going 4x4 is going to cost to much and not be practical for fuel mileage. Also, the 4x4 trucks look like they sit a lot higher??? I hate the look of the old topkicks or any big bulky truck. I want something that can get into somewhat tight spaces. I geuss I like the Isuzu b/c they look...
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    26k 4x4 Dump Truck?

    I haul firewood, sawdust, woodchips, and a few other things and am looking to get a bigger dump truck. I'd like a 6-7 ton payload. The body will be 16 ft long. It seems I'm always going off a driveway and use 4x4. I've heard single axle dumps don't get much traction, and heard they get less...
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    Trailer Tires E ply G ply 17.5?

    I found used goodyear g614 tires with 9/32 tread depth for $500 for 4 tires. Worth It? These tires retail for $400 each, while cheapos go for $100. If they are 4 times the price they gotta be a darn good tire. Also these tires are 5-6 years old....mostly sat in a garage or outside. Would this...
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    Trailer Tires E ply G ply 17.5?

    More rim and less rubber= less tire heat which= less tire wear......correct? IF so, then 19.5's would be better than 17.5's. I'm worried my tires wear when I turn, which is alot since i'm not driving much highway. If the 17.5/19.5 wear the same when I turn i'm not gaining anything.
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    Trailer Tires E ply G ply 17.5?

    Well I'm finally getting sick of these 16" tires. What will be better, 19.5's or 17.5's? Do I have to switch lug studs also? Would 8 lug 19.5 international bud rims fit b/c I can get them for $50 each?
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    Post Holes 1845c vs Mini Track

    Yes we will most likely rent a CTL, but the holes are going through a gravel pad. This is like concrete and I don't see a CTL going through this. The holes need to be opened up about 12" before a auger bit will "bite" and start the hole. Another thing we could do would be to rent a jackhammer...
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    Post Holes 1845c vs Mini Track

    We have 210 holes to drill with a 24" auger. I think i'm going to rent a Larger Skid steer. The next issue I ran into today on a different job will be frost. We rented a air compressor and 90lb jackhammer but even that took too long. We will have a telehandler and the skid steer we rent on...
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    Post Holes 1845c vs Mini Track

    It's not just this one time. I'm doing more pole barns now and will be doing more holes. Average holes are 20-35 holes per job. Basically it comes down to the MT55 or using 1845c(which is a pain b/c it's not at home)
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    Post Holes 1845c vs Mini Track

    Ideally....The MT55 works good for everything I do...unless i'm drilling holes in rocky ground. I'm wondering if I could get a different drive auger for the MT55. Something that spins slower but would have more torque, and then also get a rock bit. I'll have to find out if a low torque auger...
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