m16ty 263 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 263 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 263 Posted June 16 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swishy 1,125 Posted June 16 Thanx for the info n pix it looks gr8 U sure U have enuff wheels n axles to cart 75t legally? cya 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullheaded 428 Posted June 16 That is sweet. Love that truck! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 263 Posted June 16 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadwayR 185 Posted June 19 Really nice looking rig! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmackpaul 1,925 Posted June 19 It has come up well I hope the maiden voyage all goes well, as I'm sure it will Paul 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 11,474 Posted June 19 Combo looks great! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitchwrks 64 Posted June 19 Great looking truck and trailer, and it's nice to see this old iron still being worked! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david wild 1,297 Posted June 19 cheaper than a German made money pit. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 263 Posted July 19 Here is the transformer we moved this week. 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyGunner 2,059 Posted July 19 (edited) Looks good but I have to ask what does the sign mean on the transformer? Edited July 19 by HeavyGunner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41chevy 9,617 Posted July 19 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 . . . 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 263 Posted July 19 (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 by m16ty 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullheaded 428 Posted July 20 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m16ty 263 Posted August 9 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. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swishy 1,125 Posted August 9 RE: didn't even know anything was behind me U can thank Mack 4 th@ LOL cya 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
