Connecticut Construction Trucks

[Red Horse]

22 minutes ago, Geoff Weeks said:

It would seam so, you don't see wrecker like those running the roads of Michigan where trains can run up to 160K and permit loads above that.

What is the justification for a rig like that in Conn?

Hah..Justification?  I think ego is one thing-if the other guy has it, I'm going to top that😎

But I think Hippy raises a good point.  I think I see some of these guys doing what I would see as routine crane jobs at construction sites.  Here in Mass equipment operators have to have a Hoisting Engineer License.  And they are issued for various classes of equipment.  I have a 2A that restricts me to loaders, loader back hoes, and excavators.  cranes?  that is another story.  

Blackdog..does Conn have a similar license now for construction equipment?

[blackdog2]

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Now a Connecticut Tri-axle 

[tjc transport]

the Granite triaxle in my avatar is now a Connecticut truck too.

[Joey Mack]

I wish I took pictures of the DM pit trucks I worked on for Portland Sand and Gravel in Portland Maine. They were triple framed, E-6 twin stick 107's.  They were geared so low that they were maxed out at 55mph. It was a long drive from The Shop, back to the sand pit.  Sure wish I knew then what I know now...... 

[Mark T]

1 hour ago, blackdog2 said:

Now a Connecticut Tri-axle 

That looks like it was a Wyoming Sand and Stone truck when it was brand new.  I'd like to see it now. Either way, I've worked side by side with it at one time or another.

[blackdog2]

7 hours ago, Red Horse said:

Hah..Justification?  I think ego is one thing-if the other guy has it, I'm going to top that😎

But I think Hippy raises a good point.  I think I see some of these guys doing what I would see as routine crane jobs at construction sites.  Here in Mass equipment operators have to have a Hoisting Engineer License.  And they are issued for various classes of equipment.  I have a 2A that restricts me to loaders, loader back hoes, and excavators.  cranes?  that is another story.  

Blackdog..does Conn have a similar license now for construction equipment?

No just Crane's and Rotator's.......Gateway had 1 crane guy with a License and all other's were Apprentice's  ? 

[blackdog2]

3 minutes ago, Mark T said:

That looks like it was a Wyoming Sand and Stone truck when it was brand new.  I'd like to see it now. Either way, I've worked side by side with it at one time or another.

That picture is 2-hour's old ......The kid went out and pick it up and drove home ..........Was pulled over .....Truck squad said you don't have a plate ........A few minute's later here your warning  Have a nice day and let him go ....?

[Mark T]

My guess is that truck's most likely in good shape. Those guys (on the door) take good care of their equipment. The original owner did too.

[1961H67]

The Rotator of the 70s ,, All Mechanical,, Keep holding them levers down and something will move or break. 4200 ,318 Detroit. 750 Holmes 

[blackdog2]

21 minutes ago, Mark T said:

My guess is that truck's most likely in good shape. Those guys (on the door) take good care of their equipment. The original owner did too.

Need's a body.......he did buy year's back and still sittin there .......frame was replaced under cab back  ?

[Mark T]

Maybe age got the better of it.  Probably @35 years old.

[Mark T]

I just sold those guys an engine, and they get my casings. I'll ask him about it.

[Red Horse]

2 hours ago, 1961H67 said:

The Rotator of the 70s ,, All Mechanical,, Keep holding them levers down and something will move or break. 4200 ,318 Detroit. 750 Holmes 

Looks like a very clean Ford in front of it😎

[1961H67]

Yes, it’s my Son’s, it’s a 96 F250 Power stroke , I think with 140k miles. , he’s all into the Diesel pickups . That Gold truck is a 85 K10  he put a 4BT Cummins in it.( I bought the truck new in 85) That green truck is a 78 F250 with a 6BT Cummins. 

[Red Horse]

3 hours ago, 1961H67 said:

Yes, it’s my Son’s, it’s a 96 F250 Power stroke , I think with 140k miles. , he’s all into the Diesel pickups . That Gold truck is a 85 K10  he put a 4BT Cummins in it.( I bought the truck new in 85) That green truck is a 78 F250 with a 6BT Cummins. 

And I was just about to post..."and it looks like another clean Ford next to it as well as a "square Chevy" in front of that"😎👌

[mowerman]

Yes, I noticed the Ford. Also, I did not see the Chevy, but I wasn’t really looking for it.