Overload of the Day

[Willie B]

Well while we're talking campers, this guy's safety chain saved their bacon:

https://www.ky3.com/2021/03/16/rescuers-save-2-from-pickup-dangling-over-deep-idaho-gorge/

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I just hate it when that happens to me. If the driver died, it'd be a tragedy. Living, means facing a jeering crowd.

 

[petepilot]

Been there, done that. The best solution is a track hoe with crane mats. Its not about getting it out of the mud, that parts easy. Its about getting it out of the mud and not require any repairs that makes it difficult.

they got it out` site looks terrible but i did`nt see any leftover pieces

 

[Shimmy1]

happening right now. about a mile from me there is a big high wheel spray rig with 40 foot booms on each side stuck buried to the axles in a field about 20 feet in front of him is a local tow co all wheel drive wrecker also buried to the axles. they were unloading a ctl as i passed. I expect that will be stuck also shortly

Been there, done that. Took two 50k lb track tractors, and me digging out around the wheels numerous times, but it came out in one piece.

 

[Shimmy1]

I never want to experience another fall or spring like 19-20 again. Ever.

 

[petepilot]

View attachment 235973 View attachment 235972 View attachment 235974 View attachment 235975 I never want to experience another fall or spring like 19-20 again. Ever.

I can certainly understand that thought

 

[hosspuller]

Here's a video of the Liebherr Orion I hook failure... The ultimate overload. 5000 ton test load.

Side view of the lift.

 

[Truck Shop]

Not a overload but a overload in the shorts.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/16/pickup-truck-bridge-dangle-rescue-trailer-idaho

 

[Truck Shop]

 

[Truck Shop]

 

[Nige]

Here's a video neof the Liebherr Orion I hook failure... The ultimate overload. 5000 ton test load.

Side view of the lift.

Yeah but they never got anywhere near the test load value of 5500 tonnes. IIRC the hook assembly failed at just 2600 tonnes. Apparently the crane is being rebuilt with the intention of delivering it to the customer late this year.

 

[Tinkerer]

Shimmy1;
I hit the like for the pictures.
Certainly not for the dilemma you were in.
Was the header damaged ?

 

[59 North]

Valentines Day 2020 with a heavy load?.
Breakdown in the middle of the Dalton Hwy? No prob. We’ll just plow around you and get the fuel to Deadhorse anyways. Sucks to be you. View attachment 233943

This looks like it might be the one at about 38mile on the Richardson. Snow slide.
Southbound.

 

[Coaldust]

You are correct. That was the Richardson. Do you recall who’s rig that was? Oh’ and hey. Welcome to the HEF! Good to see another Alaskan.

 

[59 North]

You are correct. That was the Richardson. Do you recall who’s rig that was? Oh’ and hey. Welcome to the HEF! Good to see another Alaskan.

Thanks! Wasn't sure about making a comment.
If I recall correctly, it was one of the local company B Trains.

Guess one never knows when a slide will happen, just poor luck sometimes. That area has had a few slides over the years.
Road was closed at about 46 mile while DOT cleared a trail to get us by.

Glad to be able to read the site, very good information and history.
Over the years (probably starting in the early '70s?) I spent much time with various equipment,trucks, and marine equipment.

 

[crane operator]

Well its not loaded up, but a f-150 short bed with the inline six at 18,000lbs might be a handful.

 

[CM1995]

Well its not loaded up, but a f-150 short bed with the inline six at 18,000lbs might be a handful.

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Obviously a very safety oriented junk man with the light bar, 2 traffic cones, 6x6 wheel stop and all.

 

[mowingman]

I wonder if the truck next to it is a lawn ornament, or their big truck, for big jobs. Only looks to be about 65 years old.
Jeff

 

[56wrench]

I wonder what the early 50's truck beside it is rated for?

 

[CM1995]

Since the 150 is truck #2 that's obviously truck #1 which built his junk empire, with a 108,000 GVW. That '51 built that conglomerate to what it is today.

 

[Willie B]

I wonder what the early 50's truck beside it is rated for?

Not that much. I can't see enough. 8600 would have been a 1 ton.