DMiller
Senior Member
Trombeur
Really looking to go this route need to consider basic leverage.
The Iveco pictured is great as depicted as a small dump truck 60-65% bed weight ahead of drive axle 35-40% behind allows the bed to tilt easier under loaded conditions
Finding a little longer wheelbase, drive axle at rear most of frame, fixed bolted down bed if has one so the winch works have a platform to work from. Gin Poles need to be mounted closer in to the axle centerline as possible from the rear of the chassis on lighter equipment, heavier truck longer wheelbase and can move back away to the tail of frame.
Really looking to go this route need to consider basic leverage.
The Iveco pictured is great as depicted as a small dump truck 60-65% bed weight ahead of drive axle 35-40% behind allows the bed to tilt easier under loaded conditions
Finding a little longer wheelbase, drive axle at rear most of frame, fixed bolted down bed if has one so the winch works have a platform to work from. Gin Poles need to be mounted closer in to the axle centerline as possible from the rear of the chassis on lighter equipment, heavier truck longer wheelbase and can move back away to the tail of frame.