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    Euclid Blade-Veyors

    They operated a Cat elevating grader at the HCEA show in Nebraska a few years ago. Yes they can move a lot of dirt fast. Have to keep a lot of haul trucks under the belt to keep up. HCEA also operated a small elevating grader at this years national show in Bowling Green Ohio. Al Smith was...
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    movie set in my town

    The film crews typically have a bunch of sites going on at all times. It may take 3 weeks to set up a scene, but only 2 days to film it. The director, actors and main film crew move from scene to scene. Set up guys have specific days when they will show up. i used my old Northwest model 18...
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    Chevy 1500 rims

    Need to find some used wheels. Lots of guys buying new aluminum wheels. The old steel wheels go for sale cheep. Find local custum wheel shop. Check the Outside diameter of your 16's. The OD of them and the OD of your stock 17" tires will be the "difference" on your truck...
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    Most efficient Contractor...

    Parsons is a design firm not a contractor. While a graduate from a construction management program firm can go to a design firm or a contractor, the original post stated contractor not designer. There a lots of good contractors out there, I think you should determine your prefered location...
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    Axle, Gross, and Combination Restrictions

    You will not be seeing any road trains on US freeways any day soon, spell that as never. Safety and weight concers will squash that. Just getting semi doubles is a huge hassle. As you mentined, each of the 50 states has their own regulations on overweight vehicles. Some states allow semi...
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    rail cranes?

    Standard rail width is closer to 5', but that is still narrow compared to the 18' or more on standard outriggers.
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    Unit crane on wheels

    I almost bought a wagon crane from up in the Bay area of Northern California. It was also an 12 wheel model. It was an over weight and overwide load. The price was fair, but moving cost made it a no sale.
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    Crane pad design....CE's please read...i could use your help

    Some good comments for you here. As has been stated, pressure is not equal on all 4 pads. With no load and crane boomed up, pressure may be sorta equal, but no exactly. With no load, the biggest weight is the crane counterweight. With the crane over the rear, and no swinging, take a load and...
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    Unit crane on wheels

    Wagon cranes were never made in large quantities, but are seen around here now and then. The 2 axle 8 wheel is more common that the 3 axle 12 wheel your friend has. Scrap yards and military are common locations of them.
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    1966 P&h 215tc

    P&H 155 and P&H 55 are both 3 axle truck cranes from mid 50's of similar size as the 215.
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    The Building that Insley Built

    Old rigs can still do the work. Nice photos!
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    Bridge Work

    Bought a new 2900 Truck crane back in 74.
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    Manitowoc 16000 "Lampson"

    A hydraulic Lampson, a sight I thought I would never see!
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