Been lots of great discussion about prime movers and trailers needed in moving heavier rigs. Loading itself is quite the adventure and the end result needs to be safe but also "Look Good" out on the road. Some shots from last weekend at the Vermont show.
Started here with a light Stuart - 29,000 lbs. Make sure you have a good guide, perched on the highest spot, or else you won't see much but sky from the hatch. Start lined up square and centered, with solid ramps. The ones here are on their inaugural try- aluminum replacements after years of the 4 man lift back killers.
Power is needed to climb- be ready. This engine is 670 cubes with a manual 5 speed-get on it as needed.
With a 5th wheel haul have the weight split up on the tractor and trailer in the ratio called for in the specs. Once it's right you can mark the spot and drive to in the future. The road handling will then be predictable, tire loading known and again you'll look good! Get the brakes locked, rig chocked and xmission in gear before getting out- they will roll.
Chain is you life-line, transport grade or up. Ratchet binders have made the job easier, and always try to have a checker look at all the tie downs. The trailer here is 9 1/2 ft. wide so that corner flags, oversize load sign, and permit are required.
Oh yeah, you'll need some power up front. Sitting here at 74,000 lbs. gross is the amazing M916A1. Detroit 60 rated at 400 hp, it will accelerate up hill and get you there safely and in style!
Started here with a light Stuart - 29,000 lbs. Make sure you have a good guide, perched on the highest spot, or else you won't see much but sky from the hatch. Start lined up square and centered, with solid ramps. The ones here are on their inaugural try- aluminum replacements after years of the 4 man lift back killers.
Power is needed to climb- be ready. This engine is 670 cubes with a manual 5 speed-get on it as needed.
With a 5th wheel haul have the weight split up on the tractor and trailer in the ratio called for in the specs. Once it's right you can mark the spot and drive to in the future. The road handling will then be predictable, tire loading known and again you'll look good! Get the brakes locked, rig chocked and xmission in gear before getting out- they will roll.
Chain is you life-line, transport grade or up. Ratchet binders have made the job easier, and always try to have a checker look at all the tie downs. The trailer here is 9 1/2 ft. wide so that corner flags, oversize load sign, and permit are required.
Oh yeah, you'll need some power up front. Sitting here at 74,000 lbs. gross is the amazing M916A1. Detroit 60 rated at 400 hp, it will accelerate up hill and get you there safely and in style!
