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  1. J

    Should drivers who can't shift gears be allowed on the road?

    Hey you "older" jockies...... can you imagine putting these guys in something like a two-stick 5x4 or the like? We used to have and old heavy (and I mean heavy) haul tractor that had a three stick 5x4 with a three speed Browning auxiary. And the best part.... top end on that rig was about 50...
  2. J

    Why don’t Americans GET high reach excavators…?

    Most of the guys I deal with give a couple reasons, both of which have been mentioned of "sort of" mentioned. The cost of moving is quite a bit higher. The cost itself of the boom option, and they don't like the fact that you loose so much "power" of the machine. The longer the boom, etc...
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    Excavator Weight Classification

    Yep.... stock is correct. There are several reasons for this. "The book weight" is base machine, no optional equipment, no fuel, no mud. Which nobody buys. Long tracks, wide tracks, long stick, 60" bucket, etc, etc. I have personally never hauled a "400 class" excavator that weighed less...
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    Spread axle turning

    You can call it a "dump" valve.... we all know what you're saying. However if get "rookie" parts person, they may not. The Neway pilot valve is what is most commonly used (there are other brands) but this is just about the least expensive and easiest to install that's out there. You can buy...
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    Please explain axle rating

    Did I miss something here? You wrote "GVWR means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle (vehicle weight combined with load weight). As I said: Empty weight (tare) of the trailer, plus the capacity (load weight) You are sying the same thing. Load...
  6. J

    Have snap binders been outlawed?

    Nope, not illegal. Although I'm surprised OSHA hasn't tried. Both are good (when used properly) and both have their purposes. We carry (and use) both, depending on the load.
  7. J

    Binders on the passenger side only?

    Your "friendly" DOT officer is full of it. There are one set of rules (nation wide) not all of are good, but it's what we have. Depending on what you're hauling and which type of securement system you use....... but let's say you're hauling bundled pipe, lumber, etc. You should have...
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    Please explain axle rating

    No, no, it's not. On tag, or bumper hitch trailers the axles add up to the payload capacity of the trailer. The GVWR is the payload plus the empty weight of the trailer. But keep in mind..... there is weight transfer to the towing vehicle. Take a look at..... let's say a 10 ton tag. It will...
  9. J

    trailking brakes question

    Yep, that'll do it, wouldn't let the air release on the service side. If that doesn't do it, check your tractor.
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    New Trailer

    A couple questions for you: Beavertail on a 55 ton trailer? You're kidding, right? It might sound good, bet you don't use it twice. And did I read correctly? You wrote left and right portioning valves? Are you wanting to seperate you leveling valves like flats do? Major no, no in heavy...
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    need advice on lowboy

    Hey Fireman! What states you runnin in? Three axle lowboy will more than cover you in most parts. Might want to consider a 42-1/2 ton or a 45 ton to keep the weight and cost down. However, you can always grow into a 50 tonner!
  12. J

    Dumping a frameless dump trailer

    Yea! I finally found it..... WIND! Where I am, we always dump a frameless like we're landing on an aircraft carrier...... into the wind baby! Well, or at least with it... never a side wind. Solid ground, carry shim plates, yep tires! I agree you guys are covering pretty well. We use the...
  13. J

    Ground Bearing trailers

    Man hole installers...... had one, never again! Now.... it has to be Non ground bearing, high lift, low pressure, high capacity lifting (full capacity right against the neck) and adjustable ride height. Won't even consider anything less than this.
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    Is there a margin of capacity, above rating?

    Depends! How long is the load? Is it self supporting? Is it a face/load (load flat on deck) or is it blocked on each end? Example: If you run the figures.... your trailers is 70,000 in 16' right? If you took that same load out to 70,000 in 20'.... the trailer would respond as if you...
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    Please explain axle rating

    Typically, key word here. If you have two 5K axles, chances are that the trailer has a 10,000 lb payload capacity and the weight of the trailer is let's say..... 2,500 lbs, Then the trailer GVWR should be 12,500 lbs (the 2,500 lbs is going to the truck via tongue) Careful.... not all mfg's...
  16. J

    Lowboy Strobe Light Wiring

    Easiest is to just use power from your marker lights. When you are required to have your strobes on (under permit) you're also required to have your lights on as well. You can install a battery (in line) with a switch to the strobes. Then you'll have power when detached. You should still...
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    Spread axle turning

    It's done more than you (or DOT) know. It'll work fine. Just need a free wire for power and an electrically opperated pilot valve. Note: It's not legal to control this from inside the cab of the truck. You might want to label the switch as something else, just in case.
  18. J

    Heavy hydraulic trailers

    Who did you say is the actual manufacturer of this trailer? I'm curious. Remember.... the grass is always greener on the "top" side!
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    Trail King trailer differences

    It's actually very simple guys. It's all about marketing. The advantage series is a "construction" model - sold through construction dealers. While the commercial is just what it says.... a "commercial" series - sold by commercial trailer dealers. It's all about shelf space. It allows Trail...
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