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Installed 4 new 6TL batteries today. 2 of the 4 batteries would not pass a load test.
Cleaned the connections and now she starts with ease.
Cleaned the connections and now she starts with ease.
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It squatted a little when I pulled that telehandler up with the crane (too lazy to use the winch), but I think it's level. Look at the bed rails compared to the truck behind it, as well as the window frame to the building. The truck is almost perfectly level. I do agree, it looks "off", but the bent front fender may be causing it, not an actual squat.@WildernessJeep is that thing squared from the weight or does it always ride in the rear?
gotcha. it could very well be an optical illusion too. The older we get the worse our eyes play tricks on us. Iv been contemplating getting a trailer like that to haul logs and other such things.It squatted a little when I pulled that telehandler up with the crane (too lazy to use the winch), but I think it's level. Look at the bed rails compared to the truck behind it, as well as the window frame to the building. The truck is almost perfectly level. I do agree, it looks "off", but the bent front fender may be causing it, not an actual squat.
Interesting. I was thinking the same, but a second look does make it look more level. Guess the real answer was if it had "two finger steering" or not.gotcha. it could very well be an optical illusion too. The older we get the worse our eyes play tricks on us. Iv been contemplating getting a trailer like that to haul logs and other such things.
Interesting. I was thinking the same, but a second look does make it look more level. Guess the real answer was if it had "two finger steering" or not.
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I had been looking for a heavy trailer. Just shopping to see what was available... GovPlanet had a MTO20 that looked to be in really good shape. 10 Ton capacity, 31,000 GVRW and 97 length. Sold on 2/3/2021 for $6700. That was up a bit from the $500 opening bid...
Wasn't me that bought it. Just sharing information.
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You don't want an MT020. They use MRAP lug pattern and have a spring over walking beam suspension. It's rated for less than the Globe and Load King VersionsInteresting. I was thinking the same, but a second look does make it look more level. Guess the real answer was if it had "two finger steering" or not.
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I had been looking for a heavy trailer. Just shopping to see what was available... GovPlanet had a MTO20 that looked to be in really good shape. 10 Ton capacity, 31,000 GVRW and 97 length. Sold on 2/3/2021 for $6700. That was up a bit from the $500 opening bid...
Wasn't me that bought it. Just sharing information.
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It's squatting a little. They all do with a tag.gotcha. it could very well be an optical illusion too. The older we get the worse our eyes play tricks on us. Iv been contemplating getting a trailer like that to haul logs and other such things.
Thanks for the info Wes! It was just a good looking trailer.You don't want an MT020. They use MRAP lug pattern and have a spring over walking beam suspension. It's rated for less than the Globe and Load King Versions
The globe and load king are capable of 20 tons with dual 255 75 22.5 tires
.No "two finger steering". It actually drives really nice loaded. The trailer has air brakes, so that helps a lot.
As for your purchase of a trailer, I'd get a 15 ton, not a 5-ton capacity. Mine is a 10-ton capacity, and I knock on that door more than I'd like to admit (e.g. the Genie 1056 as pictured above). I can't carry my DK5 at all with it. Also, get a flat deck, not like the one picture above with drive-over fenders. Sometimes, you'll want to load a shipping container and the fenders will tilt it up. Lastly, this may sound silly, but get smaller tires. They allow a lower deck, so you can carry higher loads.
The m322s are pretty versatile. However none of them can carry 10 tons of loose cargo with appropriate tongue and axle weights according to the test and field reports done at Aberdeen..
Thanks WildernessJeep ,
I wasn't hard core shopping but your "no fenders & flat desk" suggestions definitely make a lot of sense. That MT020 definitely looked "tall" to me. Not having a run-in with the weight enforcement guys are definitely NOT where I want to be!
Between your suggestions and simp5782 at least now I save something to look at and be smarter.
Air brakes are a definite plus too!
Thanks Again!
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Ahhhh... So nice to have a "Historic MV" still plugging alongLight(er) load today (17,040 pounds). But the hydraulics are dead, so I had to lift the boom with the 936 to get it on the trailer. And she thought she was just going to sit in a field and retire!!
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I wish I could take credit for that load. I just lifted the boom and ran the 936. My guys did all the chains.Ahhhh... So nice to have a "Historic MV" still plugging along
That load looks nicely loaded on that trailer too.
It seems to be just right with enough tongue weight and plenty on the tandems on the trailer...
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