MightyFruit Trucking

Building a six axel and ordering a dump bed from Bibeau and trying to decide on BMT two way door regular and barn or an BMT two way door regular and high gate! I'm mostly doing asphalt but want to be set up to do anything! Please chime in with advise.

I was thinking on buying a new dump truck with a mp8 445 hp! So tell me are these good motors and what's the pro and cons of this motor!

What type of dump truck work you do? How did you find work and stay busy?

Thanks for the info Superdog but my question is there a big difference in the 4.34 & the 4.42? Just trying to understand this! The lower the gear the more crawling power right?

Ok that would be great super dog! This dump will be a six axel! I wanted power that's why I went with the MP8 but I also would like some speed! I'll be using it for asphalt, milling, aggregate, dirt, and demo if necessary! Many thanks for the help.

I spoke with the Mack rep and this is what he gave me to choose from. Rear-end ratio to maximize fuel economy / 3:94 1310 RPM’s @ 65 MPH, or 4:35 1400 @ 65 MPH (Recommended) what do you think? The granite has a MP8 445HP with an Allison 4500-RDS-6 front axel 20,000 rear axel 46,000. They say this is good for power and speed! So my Mack partners please feel free to chime in!

I spoke with the Mack rep and this is what he gave me to choose from. Rear-end ratio to maximize fuel economy / 3:94 1310 RPM’s @ 65 MPH, or 4:35 1400 @ 65 MPH (Recommended) what do you think? The granite has a MP8 445HP with an Allison 4500-RDS-6 front axel 20,000 rear axel 46,000

I'm putting an Allison Auto in her! They got it spec for 11r 22.5! I'm thinking on telling them I want 11r 24.5 so I can sit a little higher!

Can you tell me the difference in rear axle ratio 4.19 and ratio 4.80! And what does chassis package 4: HHS emission, b box RH side under cab, air tanks under b box-remaining between frame rails requires 66 or 88 gallon sleeved fuel tank and omit or isolate RH tank? Please help I don't understand!!!!

Can you tell me the difference in rear axle ratio 4.19 and ratio 4.80! And what does chassis package 4: HHS emission, b box RH side under cab, air tanks under b box-remaining between frame rails requires 66 or 88 gallon sleeved fuel tank and omit or isolate RH tank? Please help I don't understand!!!!

Buying new trying to understand what is difference between driveline- main spicer SPL250XL "EXTENED LUBE SERIES" driveline-interaxle spicer spl 170xl "life series" and driveline main, MERITOR 18 MXL "extended lube" driveline - interaxle MERITOR 17 MXL "extended lube"? And what is rear axle oil temperature gauge.

Buying I New 2015 Mack Granite Dump Truck! Just trying to get advise on warranty I understand the 1 year bumper to bumper! But just need info how to structure the warranty after that! This is my first time buying new! Does anyone also know how much the Plantinum Plus program!

Thank you for your input! I appreciate guidance for people who live this life! These new Truck prices is getting ridiculous! And used are holding there value real high! Guess you damn if you do damn if you don't! Truckers need to be paid more!

Thanks for the advice! Let me give you guys a little more info so that I can be rightly guided! I have $20K saved and put aside for so that if things are kind of slow I have a cushion for payments! I have another $20k set aside that I can put as a down payment if needed! I own my House its free and clear. I hace a wife and two children! I have 1 dump truck its a Tri-axel freightliner 84! Right now i'm the only driver! I run right now in and out of the landfield dropping slag (LMF) from the steelmill! I ususalluy averege at least 30K a year from this job alone! The thing is that stuff is nasty!!!! Its hard on trucks to go in and out of there! I would never want to put a new truck in there! The reason I dont think I get the burn I could from KOKOsing or Shelly and sand is because of my older Truck! How I see it with the older trucks I had and Bad drivers I was spending $15 to $20K a year in Maintance! Thats why I down sized sold most of my older trucks and put my Hide back into the drivers seat! I just think with a new truck thats covered from bumper to bumper for a year, me driving it, and plus having the little cushion in the bank that I can Make it out here! I'm ready to out work anyone in my area and I KNOW that will take me having a dependable piece of Equipment! Thats why i'm on year talking to you guys who have had years in this business! I KNOW ONLY A MACK TRUCKER CAN STEER ME RIGHT ON THIS ONE! I was thinking about a used one! But then I would have to worry about break downs again! I feel If I can get that 1 year of no worries and work I can make it! What do you huys think?

Thanks for the advice! Let me give you guys a little more info so that I can be rightly guided! I have $20K saved and put aside for so that if things are kind of slow I have a cushion for payments! I have another $20k set aside that I can put as a down payment if needed! I own my House its free and clear. I hace a wife and two children! I have 1 dump truck its a Tri-axel freightliner 84! Right now i'm the only driver! I run right now in and out of the landfield dropping slag (LMF) from the steelmill! I ususalluy averege at least 30K a year from this job alone! The thing is that stuff is nasty!!!! Its hard on trucks to go in and out of there! I would never want to put a new truck in there! The reason I dont think I get the burn I could from KOKOsing or Shelly and sand is because of my older Truck! How I see it with the older trucks I had and Bad drivers I was spending $15 to $20K a year in Maintance! Thats why I down sized sold most of my older trucks and put my Hide back into the drivers seat! I just think with a new truck thats covered from bumper to bumper for a year, me driving it, and plus having the little cushion in the bank that I can Make it out here! I'm ready to out work anyone in my area and I KNOW that will take me having a dependable piece of Equipment! Thats why i'm on year talking to you guys who have had years in this business! I KNOW ONLY A MACK TRUCKER CAN STEER ME RIGHT ON THIS ONE! I was thinking about a used one! But then I would have to worry about break downs again! I feel If I can get that 1 year of no worries and work I can make it! What do you huys think?

Thanks for the advice! Let me give you guys a little more info so that I can be rightly guided! I have $20K saved and put aside for so that if things are kind of slow I have a cushion for payments! I have another $20k set aside that I can put as a down payment if needed! I own my House its free and clear. I hace a wife and two children! I have 1 dump truck its a Tri-axel freightliner 84! Right now i'm the only driver! I run right now in and out of the landfield dropping slag (LMF) from the steelmill! I ususalluy averege at least 30K a year from this job alone! The thing is that stuff is nasty!!!! Its hard on trucks to go in and out of there! I would never want to put a new truck in there! The reason I dont think I get the burn I could from KOKOsing or Shelly and sand is because of my older Truck! How I see it with the older trucks I had and Bad drivers I was spending $15 to $20K a year in Maintance! Thats why I down sized sold most of my older trucks and put my Hide back into the drivers seat! I just think with a new truck thats covered from bumper to bumper for a year, me driving it, and plus having the little cushion in the bank that I can Make it out here! I'm ready to out work anyone in my area and I KNOW that will take me having a dependable piece of Equipment! Thats why i'm on year talking to you guys who have had years in this business! I KNOW ONLY A MACK TRUCKER CAN STEER ME RIGHT ON THIS ONE! I was thinking about a used one! But then I would have to worry about break downs again! I feel If I can get that 1 year of no worries and work I can make it! What do you huys think?

Thanks for the advice! Let me give you guys a little more info so that I can be rightly guided! I have $20K saved and put aside for so that if things are kind of slow I have a cushion for payments! I have another $20k set aside that I can put as a down payment if needed! I own my House its free and clear. I hace a wife and two children! I have 1 dump truck its a Tri-axel freightliner 84! Right now i'm the only driver! I run right now in and out of the landfield dropping slag (LMF) from the steelmill! I ususalluy averege at least 30K a year from this job alone! The thing is that stuff is nasty!!!! Its hard on trucks to go in and out of there! I would never want to put a new truck in there! The reason I dont think I get the burn I could from KOKOsing or Shelly and sand is because of my older Truck! How I see it with the older trucks I had and Bad drivers I was spending $15 to $20K a year in Maintance! Thats why I down sized sold most of my older trucks and put my Hide back into the drivers seat! I just think with a new truck thats covered from bumper to bumper for a year, me driving it, and plus having the little cushion in the bank that I can Make it out here! I'm ready to out work anyone in my area and I KNOW that will take me having a dependable piece of Equipment! Thats why i'm on year talking to you guys who have had years in this business! I KNOW ONLY A MACK TRUCKER CAN STEER ME RIGHT ON THIS ONE! I was thinking about a used one! But then I would have to worry about break downs again! I feel If I can get that 1 year of no worries and work I can make it! What do you huys think?

Ok Fellow Mack Drivers heres where i'm at! I live in Ohio and I'm in the Dump Trucking Business i've come up through the ranks Hauling what ever I could to survive in this game. I just established Credit and want to buy a New Granite 713 or 813 dump! My question is Pound for Pound what is the safest bet on a single truck! A Tri, Quad or 6 Axle? I dont have one solid company I work with because before I had order trucks and was limited! But now that i'm buying new should I start out with something big or small? I'm ready to work my butt off and i will be applying to asphalt companys, construction companys and be willing totravel the state of Ohio to keep the money rolling in. I just need RIGHT guidance in this time being that i'm stepping out here and i need to know what will be The best all around Truck to bank on! Many thanks lil Mack pup!

Thank you for the great response you have giving me a lot to think about! In Ohio Tri weight is between 60 to 62 ton gross weight! And I plan to first try to get work with asphalt but I need a truck that's really set up to do anything if necessary! What do you think is best time to purchase truck

In your opion how does motor look? I mean from pics it look a little dusty opposed to some other used engines I've seen unless its a way to clean them up and make them look good? What does that warranty mean when they say #7 injector? What is consider major components

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This one comes with 150k mile warranty on #7 injector and 500k mile warranty on all major components. Do you think I should wait a few more months of running and go new? What type of warranty comes on new truck?

Do you like high lift beds? This truck here 2012, $139k

2012 Mack GU713 --- Tri Axle, MP7 Mack 405 HP, Allison Automatic, 4.50 Ratio, 18,000 Front Axle, 46,000 Rear Axle, 222" Wheelbase, 20' 7" Bridge, Camelback, Thick Frame, 2 Stage Engine Brake, Air Brake, Differential Lock, 16' HARDOX STEEL OX Dump Body, 60" Sides, High Lift Gate, Air Gate, Electric Tarp, Steel Front Wheels, Single Stack, Aluminum Fuel Tank, Daylite Doors, Peep Window, Air Ride Cab, High Level Interior, Chrome Gauge Package, Heated Mirrors, Cruise Control, Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel, AM/FM CD, P/S, AC.

Does this sound good? 2012 Mack GU713 --- Tri Axle, MP7 Mack 405 HP, Allison Automatic, 4.50 Ratio, 18,000 Front Axle, 46,000 Rear Axle, 222" Wheelbase, 20' 7" Bridge, Camelback, Thick Frame, 2 Stage Engine Brake, Air Brake, Differential Lock, 16' HARDOX STEEL OX Dump Body, 60" Sides, High Lift Gate, Air Gate, Electric Tarp, Steel Front Wheels, Single Stack, Aluminum Fuel Tank, Daylite Doors, Peep Window, Air Ride Cab, High Level Interior, Chrome Gauge Package, Heated Mirrors, Cruise Control, Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel, AM/FM CD, P/S, AC. Price is $139k