Mr. Dana Taylor Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Good evening, to All. I’m in the process of looking for a “ Work Horse Mack”. I’m Old-School, so I was looking at the (RD model). Here in Southwest Michigan 11-axle Gross of “ Gravel Trains 164,000lbs, no permit! Would like to run a Quad or Tri for now, then later down the line a Pup trailer. So , as you can see we are a “Heavy Weight” State. No other way, but to represent with OLD-FAITHFUL MACK! Couple of questions for y’all brothers and Sisters (1) 6’31/2 will I fit? (2) I’ve heard an pre- emission 454 E7 , 2130TQ, 4:42 rear-gears, 44k rears, and camelback Spring Suspension . Was also thinking if room was an issue (Cab), then I would definitely purchase lowrider air-seat and seat frame spacer. Any suggestions or help, would be truly appreciated. May you and your Families, have an wonderful weekend and please be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I'm 6 ft tall and someday if not all of them I wish they made cabs a bit bigger. You'll definitely fit in there but not alot of room to stretch your legs. The lowrider seat would probably help out. Your specs sound good personally I prefer airride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 My brother just put a low rider seat in his, but he hasn’t gone anywhere. Personally, once I got on a good road for a stretch, I would put the seat to the floor left foot up over the dimmer switch and the right foot buried in the firewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Post some pics of those gravel train s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 hours ago, storkmack said: My brother just put a low rider seat in his, but he hasn’t gone anywhere. Personally, once I got on a good road for a stretch, I would put the seat to the floor left foot up over the dimmer switch and the right foot buried in the firewall. Are you just bragging your still flexible 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 R model has more room than any day cab Pete or Kenworth I ever drove. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, alex g said: Are you just bragging your still flexible 😉 Don’t have to be to flexible to get the left switch over top of the dimmer switch on the floor. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Dirtymilkman said: R model has more room than any day cab Pete or Kenworth I ever drove. We have some Pete’s and KW’s and I agree that an R model has more room. Pete guy tells me you have to have a sleeper so you put the seat further back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 hours ago, storkmack said: We have some Pete’s and KW’s and I agree that an R model has more room. Pete guy tells me you have to have a sleeper so you put the seat further back Or a swivel seat and sit sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 13 hours ago, Dirtymilkman said: Or a swivel seat and sit sideways. We always joke that some of these guys have got to be sitting on a bean bag chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dana Taylor Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/13/2021 at 1:05 PM, mackey58 said: Post some pics of those gravel train s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Nice!!!!! 165k gross can you back the last one and how do you dump them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dana Taylor Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thank You much, for your worthy and great answers. I really appreciate them all! Probably looking at a Tri-axle,and pull a pup next year. Then my MAX haul will be in the 154-156,000LBS, ball park. Unfortunately, but fortunately on the business side of things. If one hasn’t heard, Michigan’s Lakes shore lines have severely eroded. A big movement since 2019’, when it truly started getting bad, has not let up, and only getting worse. Getting Limestone in and out (boulders) is really good money right now, and probably will be for a number of years. Any suggestions for engine, trans and suspension for this Load-set up. I believe someone said I was on the right track for set up. I will e looking for Mack with a steel bed 18-20’ feet long, budget for use Mack wether totally upgrade or purchase to get totally right, 50-75K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dana Taylor Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, mackey58 said: Nice!!!!! 165k gross can you back the last one and how do you dump them Yes Brother you can. PTO, Dump pup first, then unhook pup from lead, Dump lead then hook pup back up. You have to get out only, to on hook pup and attach pup back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dana Taylor Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Do you see the spread you must have? This is called the Granddaddy’s of the all Dubbed “GRAVEL TRAIN”. Can carry up to 164,000LBS with out permits. 11-AXLES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dana Taylor Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Just now, Mr. Dana Taylor said: Do you see the spread you must have? This is called the Granddaddy’s of the all Dubbed “GRAVEL TRAIN”. Can carry up to 164,000LBS with out permits. 11-AXLES!! Gravel-Trains run ($130-145hr) 10-12hour a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I used to see the steel hauler Michigan trains in the mills in gary YEARS ago hauling to the auto plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks for the pictures , impressive looking units . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dana Taylor Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Your most welcome brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Where are the Mack Granite/Pinnacle trains? Oh I forgot they are under powered by Volvo design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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