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As of my last count... about 10 minutes ago... HEF had 5,629 registered members. We live in all parts of the world... we are all individuals... all with
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OCR


Probably in the wrong thread... ;)

Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate feedback like this, good and bad, because it lets us know how we are doing with the site. We strive to give yall the best experience possible.

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So, back to the topic....What are Conservation Plates?
 

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Bite the hand.....

So, back to the topic....What are Conservation Plates?

I see... try and give the Mods a little complment... and you get made fun of... :p... ;)

Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate feedback like this, good and bad, because it lets us know how we are doing with the site. We strive to give yall the best experience possible.

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I thought that post would let me get away with more stuff. ... :lmao
 
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I see... try and give the Mods a little complment... and you get made fun of... :p... ;)

Naw, it was actually a serious question. Us Mods aren't born with the infinite wisdom some believe we have. We do have to ask questions sometimes. :D

I thought I could get away with more with that first post. ... :lmao

Finally, the truth comes out... :nono :drinkup
 

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Hijacked!!!

Finally, the truth comes out... :nono :drinkup


I knew it, I knew it... I should never have given my user name and password

to that "so called friend of mine"... :eek:



The real... OCR... :lmao... :lmao


Now back to " Trailer for d62 "

What are conservation plates?
 
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Um,,, I would say go for folding gooseneck, but you kinda need a winch on the truck, otherwise just a stepdeck with ladders works just fine. Just my .02 cents worth.
 

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Um,,, I would say go for folding gooseneck, but you kinda need a winch on the truck, otherwise just a stepdeck with ladders works just fine. Just my .02 cents worth.

Just for my own curiosity why a folding gooseneck vs. a hydro or mechanical detach?
 

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So, back to the topic....What are Conservation Plates?


Here in Texas conservation plates are issued through the county, but only 1 plate per contractor. So if you have 2 trucks on one then you are SOL on the other truck. Conservation plates allow you to go over-width and over-height but not over weight. That way you dont have to buy any permits. You have to be registered with the NRCS (national resouce conservation service).
 

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Here in Texas conservation plates are issued through the county, but only 1 plate per contractor. So if you have 2 trucks on one then you are SOL on the other truck. Conservation plates allow you to go over-width and over-height but not over weight. That way you dont have to buy any permits. You have to be registered with the NRCS (national resouce conservation service).

I'm following you now. Thanks for the clarification. :)
 

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The Murray easy load would be the best for a D6.There not the cheapest just the best.I have 13 murray trailers.We load everything we can over the back from skidsteers to 115,00 pound machines. I havnt had any problems with cracks in the trailer.The detachable gooseneck is good for certain conditions or loads.The wide gooseneck the Murray has is a lot safer than the narrow necks the other trailers have.The resale value is better also.The problem with a hyd tail is,you cant always unload on even ground, with a dove it does not really matter.We work the fire departments so the unloading conditions arent always the best.Just my two cents.Buy a Murray Problem solved.
 

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Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums D4E SA! :drinkup
 

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Have a feeling that bellboy suggested a folding neck trailer because it's what he is used to. I wouldn't use a folding neck for anything but oilfield work. Folding neck trailers are normally on the heavy side, the winch on the truck eats up more payload, and the trailer is pretty useless if your winch truck goes down. Plus, you're shoving the plate into the mud or whatever else every time you fold it.
The military uses folding neck lowboys, and it makes a lot of since. Their heavy prime movers all have winches, the extra strength and weight is a plus for the application. And, It's not like the dot is gonna pull em over, I mean they're built overwidth from the get-go.
 

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Have a feeling that bellboy suggested a folding neck trailer because it's what he is used to. I wouldn't use a folding neck for anything but oilfield work. Folding neck trailers are normally on the heavy side, the winch on the truck eats up more payload, and the trailer is pretty useless if your winch truck goes down. Plus, you're shoving the plate into the mud or whatever else every time you fold it.
The military uses folding neck lowboys, and it makes a lot of since. Their heavy prime movers all have winches, the extra strength and weight is a plus for the application. And, It's not like the dot is gonna pull em over, I mean they're built overwidth from the get-go.

U kinda right. i can only suggest those two as they are the onlt ones i know. I have NO idea how mechanical & hydraulic detach work!
 

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U kinda right. i can only suggest those two as they are the onlt ones i know. I have NO idea how mechanical & hydraulic detach work!

There is a video on the front page of our web site, www.murraytrailer.com of a mechanical neck detaching. or search on you tube for Murray Trailer and there is one on there also. A hydraulic neck trailer works kinda the same way but instead of having to pull the truck out from under the trailer to get the deck to set on the ground. Hydraulic rams in the neck would lower the deck to the ground then you would just pull away with the neck still on the truck.
 

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Have a feeling that bellboy suggested a folding neck trailer because it's what he is used to. I wouldn't use a folding neck for anything but oilfield work. Folding neck trailers are normally on the heavy side, the winch on the truck eats up more payload, and the trailer is pretty useless if your winch truck goes down. Plus, you're shoving the plate into the mud or whatever else every time you fold it.
The military uses folding neck lowboys, and it makes a lot of since. Their heavy prime movers all have winches, the extra strength and weight is a plus for the application. And, It's not like the dot is gonna pull em over, I mean they're built overwidth from the get-go.

I personaly like the 50 Ton LoadKing that I have.
It's folding gooseneck is Hyd powered from an on board set-up or from a wet kit on the truck.
It's also 102 wide, and with a leg on each side,and control valve you can level up the trailer on uneven ground.

TGP

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Folding Neck trailer

Have a feeling that bellboy suggested a folding neck trailer because it's what he is used to. I wouldn't use a folding neck for anything but oilfield work. Folding neck trailers are normally on the heavy side, the winch on the truck eats up more payload, and the trailer is pretty useless if your winch truck goes down. Plus, you're shoving the plate into the mud or whatever else every time you fold it.
The military uses folding neck lowboys, and it makes a lot of since. Their heavy prime movers all have winches, the extra strength and weight is a plus for the application. And, It's not like the dot is gonna pull em over, I mean they're built overwidth from the get-go.

I'm just the opposite, I would not own a detach trailer. I have had two and now have two Hyd. Folding neck trailers and would not own anything else. First they are not any heavier than a detach. I know I weighted them both. Second you can use them on any truck you want. Next the truck is not tied up while you are loading , the truck can go do some thing else while you are loading. also You can load some thing on the neck on a folding neck trailer. I usually haul my S10 Blazer or fuel trailer on the neck. The necks on a folding neck trailer are the same width as the trailer most detach are just 38 inches wide and are not able to haul anything. No weight or stress is put on truck while loading of hitching truck up. I have never had a problem raising the trailers with the feet. Last. the neck gives you a good ramp. My trailers ramps/neck raise about 16 inches in 15 feet. That is a little over 1 inch raise per foot. Most detach ramps raise 18 inches in 2 feet. Try to pull something dead up that???
 
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