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I'm think'n the same as you Bigdog. Couple more going oversea

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I hope you find something. Could be tough in that price range. I have seen at auctions that anything with a bulldog on the hood goes for min. 5 grand. Even if it's crap. Nigeria is usually the on line bidder that takes it. Heres a link to an R model tractor, not far from Toronto. (I know its not close,just wanted to show you price) Its $ 8000.00 Canadian - converts to approximately $7250.00 US and I would call this a P.O.S. I http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-heavy-equipment-heavy-equipment-1984-Mack-R600-Tractor-W0QQAdIdZ576815970 There is deals out there, hopefully you find one……. and save another mack from going overseas.

Very cool R. I Like the colour.

Nice looking truck.

I forgot about your beer. CHEERS !

As always great pics. I like the blue sheep, its almost the same colour as my truck. You must know the "good look'n" parts of Winfall. I don't think I want to visit the same part of winfall that 41chev passed through.(still having trouble seeing) Its probably not very often you have a snow day on March 25.

I think the weather has us all a little screwed. It has to get better…. Hope your painting soon.

Thanks for the input.

I has looking for input. I found this truck on kijji. It looks like it is in really good shape. It has a little over 180k miles. 2001 RD688 But they are asking $75000. In my mind, that is almost double what it is worth. Am I crazy, or do you think people would pay for a clean RD. Here is the link to the add http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-heavy-equipment-heavy-trucks-2001-Mack-rd-688s-dump-tandem-dump-truck-W0QQAdIdZ576383090

Sorry ECD, I know your pain. I went through the same last year.

Cool pics and thread, By the look of your equipment, I could guarantee that when you leave a job, not one blade of grass or speck of dirt is out of place. Keith

Old man winter has not finished with us yet.

We are praying for you to ECD. I know there are not many words that can ease your pain. Just know that you and Diesel are amongst friends. And stay away from H&C coffee trucks

I don't think I'm the right person to evaluate a truck. I have only ever driven old, worn out trucks. So anything new to me is good. I will say the drivers station seemed very comfortable, with good visibility. Keith

This Cat truck is in our local Ritchie Bros. auction. I wanted to check it out because I have never seen one up close. I added the link for the truck, in case you wanted to look at more pics, or check out the specs of the truck. https://www.rbauction.com/2013-caterpillar-sba-sba?invId=4021585&id=ci

I was checking things out at our local Ritchie Bros. auction. I wanted to share a pic of a Cat D11N. It was very cool, I have never seen a dozer that size. I looked up some specs on line to go along with it. 2105.3 cubic inch, 3508 - 8 cylinder engine, produces 770 HP weight - 211304 lbs compared to a D9N - 93789 lbs ( don't think that includes the ripper,but not sure)

I think it looks cool to GG2. I want to do the same to my tri-axle. I love the look of alcoas.

Congratulations, very nice truck

That sale is in BC j_martell. I,m close to the Toronto(Bolton) location. Wish I was there, bet things are warmer than here. And I really wouldn't mind a nice MH.

Thanks for the complements guys. Much appreciated! MACKS, about the amount of time I plow , its not as much as you would think. The regional municipality that I work for have combination plow and sander units that are the primary caretaker of the road. They would work 500 to 700 hours in a season.Thats generally from Nov 01 to middle of April. Plows like mine (no sander) are only called in storms generally or blowing snow. It averages about 100 hours. I probably work less than you guys. Ha,ha . It used to be more when I started with my own truck in the early 90's. We used to be called out when the first snowflake fell, and didn't finish till everything was perfect. This is why I have so much respect and admiration for my Mack snowplow. There has been times it would run for days around the clock with no stop, and in the 16 years I have owned it. It has never let me down once. I think thats pretty good for a truck that was already 13 years old when I got it. And is pushing 30 years old now. I almost forgot. The region I work for are getting new Granite snowplows. It is the first time they have ever had Mack. When they come in I will take pics and post. Keith

I had a wingman come and shoot some video while I was plowing Wed. into Thurs. I shortened it to a 2 min. ride along. At the end of the video I show my automatic tire chains. They work really good. I can get away with just 7500 pounds on the back, and not spin in wet heavy snow. The chains are ONSPOT, made in the USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eR9YrbR8rk0

The picture of the round vents is exactly the same as my 86 RD . Mine has also got cracks, and I was told I couldn't replace it.

I was wondering when the program started, and how long they did it for. Maybe someone on here is/was familiar with it. I'm with you Al, if I had the opportunity, I would go to something like that to. I'm not sure If my buddy that owned the truck went or not. Keith