m16ty 275 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 12 hours ago, gxbxc said: You don't have any crane cheek weights you can use or borrow for a nice little ride. I've got around 100K worth, but need 100k more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 275 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Swishy said: Gr8 info What is the: Width? tyre size? Height of deck ? max + min? Empty tare weight? Thanx in advance cya Bed width is 10' overall width is 12' Tires are 215/75/17.5 Deck low height is around 33", raised height around 53", with a ride height of 43". Trailer tare 50,000 lb, combined tare around 75,000 lb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post m16ty 275 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2019 Finally got some paint on it. We've got a project to haul a 150,000 lb transformer in the next month or so. 9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swishy 1,414 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Thanx for the info n pix it looks gr8 U sure U have enuff wheels n axles to cart 75t legally? cya 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bullheaded 1,041 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 That is sweet. Love that truck! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 275 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Swishy said: Thanx for the info n pix it looks gr8 U sure U have enuff wheels n axles to cart 75t legally? cya Yep, can permit 40k per axle line. There are 8 tires per axle. I can scale 269,000 lb as it sits, depending on where you are going. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoadwayR 301 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Really nice looking rig! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmackpaul 2,549 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 It has come up well I hope the maiden voyage all goes well, as I'm sure it will Paul 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 13,667 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Combo looks great! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to post Share on other sites
glitchwrks 65 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Great looking truck and trailer, and it's nice to see this old iron still being worked! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david wild 2,067 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 cheaper than a German made money pit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post m16ty 275 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2019 Here is the transformer we moved this week. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyGunner 2,379 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Looks good but I have to ask what does the sign mean on the transformer? Edited July 19, 2019 by HeavyGunner Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post 41chevy 10,263 Posted July 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, HeavyGunner said: Looks good but I have to ask what does the sign mean 8n the transformer? I believe thats what causes little capacitors to come into the world . . . 3 3 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post m16ty 275 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, HeavyGunner said: Looks good but I have to ask what does the sign mean 8n the transformer? It's from when it was on rail (we hauled it from rail to substation). Rail yards have what is called "the hump". It is basically a downhill section of track that goes into the rail yard. Normally they will just release cars down the hump and they will freewheel into the yard and through the switches to get the car where they want it. They have retarders built into the track to help slow the cars down, but they still sometimes hit pretty hard when they slam into other cars. They put the "no humping" signs on the transformer so they wouldn't let it free over the hump. The transformer had 2 gps shock recorders on that monitored how rough the transformer was handled. The black box you see beside the sign is one of the shock recorders, and the other one can be seen on the passenger side. The guy that was there from the manufacturer said the transformer could survive a 5g shock without damage. He also said that if transported by truck, you'd have to be in a serious accident to get a 5g shock, but it is not uncommon at all when transported by rail. Edited July 19, 2019 by m16ty 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bullheaded 1,041 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/19/2019 at 12:36 AM, m16ty said: It's from when it was on rail (we hauled it from rail to substation). Rail yards have what is called "the hump". It is basically a downhill section of track that goes into the rail yard. Normally they will just release cars down the hump and they will freewheel into the yard and through the switches to get the car where they want it. They have retarders built into the track to help slow the cars down, but they still sometimes hit pretty hard when they slam into other cars. They put the "no humping" signs on the transformer so they wouldn't let it free over the hump. The transformer had 2 gps shock recorders on that monitored how rough the transformer was handled. The black box you see beside the sign is one of the shock recorders, and the other one can be seen on the passenger side. The guy that was there from the manufacturer said the transformer could survive a 5g shock without damage. He also said that if transported by truck, you'd have to be in a serious accident to get a 5g shock, but it is not uncommon at all when transported by rail. Interesting. Thanks for that and the pic. Bet she handled that load like it wasn't even there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 275 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 I probably didn't get over 15 mph during the whole move, but climbed around a 10% grade from the rail siding to the substation. I think I was in 4th in the main trans and auxiliary in low, didn't even know anything was behind me. Grossing around 250K. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swishy 1,414 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 RE: didn't even know anything was behind me U can thank Mack 4 th@ LOL cya 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hicrop10 635 Posted October 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2019 What would you have expected with a Mack out front.We had a fellow back east here that had some Pete’s that had more then there share of chrome had a move like yours.His load came in by rail and it was a press for a machine shop,thing was huge.He asked me if I thought my 82 dm800 would pull the load,said he was afraid of breaking his Pete’s.I told him when and where he wanted the Mack.Pulled it no problem weighed in around 250000.Chrome won’t get you home. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1958 F.W.D. 3,777 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) On 8/8/2019 at 11:52 PM, m16ty said: I probably didn't get over 15 mph during the whole move, but climbed around a 10% grade from the rail siding to the substation. I think I was in 4th in the main trans and auxiliary in low, didn't even know anything was behind me. Grossing around 250K. What engine? And the combo looks great, the refurb came out nice! Edited November 19, 2019 by 1958 F.W.D. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 275 Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 1:57 PM, 1958 F.W.D. said: What engine? And the combo looks great, the refurb came out nice! E9 500hp engine. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1958 F.W.D. 3,777 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, m16ty said: E9 500hp engine. I APPROVE! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to post Share on other sites
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