Hayseed

26 minutes ago, Bullheaded said:

Spotted this at a pit I am hauling out of in northern Ontario, Canada. I was kinda surprised to see an Anthem used for this application with wide base steers.

I'm sure it's a "Dumb" Question,!!!

But, why do the Trailer axles have Different Spreads?? A big, No No.. here..

2 hours ago, Timmyb said:

Hayseed mate, they are around 9.5m long. And they tip the scales at around 6t. 

In W.A. they have extreme axle spacing requirements. Example, middle of the axle from the front drive of the prime mover to middle of axle on rear axle of the trailer must be 8m. Same with the lead trailer axle group to the dolly axle group, and the dolly to the rear trailer axle group. 

 

Thanks mate, I knew those "Pocket Road trains" were Popular with the Grain & bulk Guys..

Didn't know about the Flat top Version..

18 hours ago, Timmyb said:

That’s just like our combination we use to cart the train wheels. 26 ton on the front trailer and 28 ton on the back trailer. 

Timmy, How long are those Trailers ??

10 hours ago, kscarbel2 said:

Volvo owns UD.

I know..

That was the point of My Comment..

Looks very UD'ish to Me..

19 hours ago, HeavyGunner said:

So it must be a roundup ready strain of barley. That makes sense. 

i don't think So, But Happy to be corrected..

My understanding is : they spray It to '

1) Stop any late growing Weeds from setting viable Seed.

2)  dessicating to Even the ripening up, 

As It's only done in Western Australia I'm not up to speed on this....

I's like to see International sell  Scania V8 powered version of these.I reckon they'd sell HEAPS of 'em

3 minutes ago, HeavyGunner said:

So why are Australians dessicating crops when you guys have such a long hot growing season?

So the Glyphosate resistant Ryegrass (a weed) can't set a Viable seed..

https://grdc.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/126477/grdc_fs_pre-harvest-herbicide-pdf.pdf.pdf

This is What of one of Australia's biggest grain Storage & handling (Elevator) Companies.Has done in the Wake of Monsanto Court case.

https://www.theland.com.au/story/5598720/farmer-uproar-over-cbh-decision/

1 hour ago, 41chevy said:

School asked a few years ago who do they sue if a child gets hurt,

I would've Said...... The teacher in Charge of them......

23 hours ago, kscarbel2 said:

In this day age age of high fuel prices, I'd strongly consider the 350-425hp X12 rated at 425hp (great engine) and pair it with the Allison.

What Trucks in North America are the X12 available In??? 

We're yet to have them Available OEM...!!

On 8/10/2018 at 8:04 PM, Dirtymilkman said:

My Titan has a crappy chrome over aluminum or pot metal. It peels like crazy.  I wonder how close the dimensions are? 

Pretty sure (But happy to be corrected) that all the Hoods are made in here in Australia,

So No  real Idea on how interchangeble the Trim IS.

7 hours ago, Dirtymilkman said:

On those trucks, what is the grille surround on the hood made of?  Is it stainless steel or chrome over aluminum?

Stainless.

On 8/3/2018 at 10:57 PM, kamp_dogg said:

It is expected that the judgment will be appealed.

It Took 5 years to get to Court in the First place..Given the inevitable Appeal. it will be years & years before Mr Patterson Sees any $$$$.

On 8/3/2018 at 10:57 PM, kamp_dogg said:

William Acker, the FTS driver, tested positive for both marijuana and methamphetamines after the crash. According to Hull, Acker admitted to using both drugs about three times a week.

If You're gunna employ the Dregs of Society? You'll have expect these type things to happen..

22 hours ago, kscarbel2 said:

Holly Farms taught me with their 903-powered K100s  that the 903 didn't make for a good truck engine.

I'm continually amazed at the Incredibly poor opinion you North American Guys have of the venerable 903..

Here in Australia they had (& still have) a reputation for being very durable & reliable motors (albeit a bit thirsty) that made a lot of people a lot of money. 903 powered IH ACCO's & LNT9000's were basically the Truck of choice for Owner Drivers & small Fleets throughout the 70's & 80's.  With Quite few still  seen on our Highways right up until the early 90's.

Every Grain harvest/Cotton picking season they can be still seen earning their Keep..

What were the  903 Issues in North american market??

Looking Good .....Real Good...

No Too sure if It's being asked before, But..

Is the Toolbox going to be painted/powder coated Red/Black ?? or left as is??

4 hours ago, 66dc75 said:

I could really use the 3 across seat though, can't understand why they couldn't offer that here.

I Too don't understand why It's not offered in NA.

It's standard here across the entire range.

https://www.ford.com.au/content/dam/Ford/website-assets/ap/au/nameplate/transit/brochure/BHFPM0515_TransitCV_eBro_July2018.pdf?gmbxtid=ford_transit_first-kba-001-download_transit_commercial_vehicles_brochure_1&intcmp=bb-fau-vhp-ford transit-fau--return

2 hours ago, Jamaican Bulldog said:

All wheel drive and a 3 pass front seat is rumored for 2020 NA refresh. Not sure why those options  took so long especially the 3 pass

The 3 Passenger front seat has been available here forever (& a day). The Dual cab is popular here as It's one the Few 7 seat Light trucks avaialble.

Without checking I think It's standard & the 2 seat front row is a "delete" Option. But happy to be corrected.

On 7/28/2013 at 10:55 PM, rsb502 said:

Just think of all the surplus Mack RM's soon to be available, wonder what it would cost to import one?

There's not many left. They've been selling them Off over the last (at least) 4 years.

https://www.australianfrontlinemachinery.com.au/

Here's the latest upcoming Auction.

http://www.graysonline.com/sale/5035168/transport-trucks-and-trailers/unreserved-ex-military-land-rovers-mack-trucks-unimogs-trailers-fuel-truck?spr=true

36 minutes ago, Maddog13407 said:

love how them aussies always seem to have wider rims on the front even with daytons. not  425 floaters but more than a 11 22.5

You can get Spider (Dayton) Rims to suit 11R 22.5 or 295/80 22.5's with the same offset as Super single Rims..

8 hours ago, Willie dog said:

down shifts to make it up a hill or something are another story

Keep an eye on your Tacho.

How many revs you lose on upshifts  This will be how Many revs you'll have to "Blip" on the down shifts...

Mack Boxs you will need to use the Clutch. Roadrangers not so Much(Except for Compound Shifts)..

Just My 2 cents worth.

1 hour ago, mackdaddy said:

in the NW mountains it was for snow building up in the horn!

 

Thanks, Mate. We Don't have that Problem down here..

2 hours ago, seyser said:

I always think patina wins over a perfect shiny paint job. I’d leave as is.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Wot He said..

Why did they require the Airhorn to be sideways??

On 7/17/2018 at 10:51 PM, Maxidyne said:

Or should Ford design and tool up an all new cab,

They should Just get the HN80/Sterling Cab back off Daimler, I reckon..

But the Tooling would 've been melted down into Greatwall's or Hyundia's by now..