PeterMack Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Any reason why the dump trailers in Chicago are so much smaller then what we run here in NYC? The obvious would be weight restrictions but even still they look smallThe trailer that Lmackattack is pulling has lower sides than the newer trailers but is probably 22 or 24 foot long which is the standard around here.The nice thing about the low sides is that you can load it with a skid steer or small machine, the bad part is every Barney Fife local numb nut cop wants to pull you over and claim you are heavy because he can see the load. Back in 82 when that trailer was made they didn't have thebig skid steers like they have today to reach over the sides. With the newer trailers you can hardly see the loads in them anymore. As far as the length goes I'm not sure how or why its the standard here. WIS runs quad axle straight trucks that can haul what what we can herewith a semi, but legally they can't haul the same weight here and we can't there. All to do with the bridge laws. Not sure why its the standardor how it got started, guess its just the way it is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted April 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2015 Didn't have to go too far for these pictures. I guess my township got a new Mack this year and they even brought it out to clear my streeta few times. Good thing I paid my taxes, or he might have skipped my place. 1 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I have a 1982 Hilbilt "Contractors Special" Frameless that im getting ready for sale. This has the side rails that are a few inches lower than standard.it needs welding to the underside, new tires and a U bolt. it has new electrical to the rear, all new brakes and hardware, retractable pull tarp, New Hyd Hose, Fresh exterior paint and new bearings. I bought it in 2007? used it for a few years weekends only and now it has been sitting unused for about 5 years. It needs some TLC but it is what it is...send me you email if interested.Just curious what your empty weight is with that setup Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Any reason why the dump trailers in Chicago are so much smaller then what we run here in NYC? The obvious would be weight restrictions but even still they look smallThe '83 that I just bought is only 20'. Kinda short, but I guess back then that was more the norm. My '00 Ravens 1/4 frame is 24'. My belt trailer for asphalt is 31'. Though I can run 72,000 in WI with the belt where our IL dumps are only good for like 67,000. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Just curious what your empty weight is with that setupAbout 27,000 if I recall correctlyMy tractor weighs in at 16-17k Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted April 5, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2015 I took all these last year around the Rockford area. A SS CH with a 39ft dump, Packard Exc CL700, an RD with a hydro seeder and a R model six-wheeler. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Man I could load this thread up with pics from loading trucks all day in the yard been on the backhoe for the last two weeks still lots of old dogs dumping concrete in the yard for me to break up. Going back on the road Tuesday in an RD pulling a dump trailer for a while it will be a welcome change of scenery for the summer. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Man I could load this thread up with pics from loading trucks all day in the yard been on the backhoe for the last two weeks still lots of old dogs dumping concrete in the yard for me to break up. Going back on the road Tuesday in an RD pulling a dump trailer for a while it will be a welcome change of scenery for the summer.I say post them, but that's just me. Lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I heard something the other day and forgot to ask you guys if you heard anything about this. I heard that Ozinga bought Super Mix and was in the process of buying Rogers Ready Mix. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Also Roscoe Ready Mix! Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 WOW!!!!! They sure are taking over. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 No kiddin'! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Found a Palumbo trailer you prob need PeterMack lolhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-FIRST-GEAR-PALUMBO-LIQUID-ASPHALT-TANKER-TRAILER-1-34-SCALE-/331502840047?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2f1be8ef 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Found a Palumbo trailer you prob need PeterMack lolhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-FIRST-GEAR-PALUMBO-LIQUID-ASPHALT-TANKER-TRAILER-1-34-SCALE-/331502840047?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2f1be8efI'll pass with that price. He's reaching for the stars there. One of the guys in Welch's office has one on his desk but the last time I was in there it lookedlike somebody dropped it and the ladder was busted. I went into Vulcan Bartlett (crap hole) the other day and the gal in the office had about 10 differenttrucks at her desk. One was the Palumbo 4 axle Granite w/Talbert lowboy which I have but she had a couple I didn't have like the Plote Granite mixer,the Vulcan Granite six wheeler and the Walsh Granite mixer. Those three are pretty elusive, and expensive! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Saw this Prairie Land RD with a rear packer headed down 31 the other day. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 The Eagle Express R-model is up for sale on Ebay. Damn nice truck. Was at the South Bend ATHS show a couple years ago.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-Mack-R688ST-R-Model-w-Econodyne-350-hp-and-a-Mack-9-speed-Unit-100-IL-/231525424986?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35e7fd9f5a&item=231525424986 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 looks sharp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 The Eagle Express R-model is up for sale on Ebay. Damn nice truck. Was at the South Bend ATHS show a couple years ago.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-Mack-R688ST-R-Model-w-Econodyne-350-hp-and-a-Mack-9-speed-Unit-100-IL-/231525424986?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35e7fd9f5a&item=231525424986I knew I'd seen that truck somewhere Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 The Eagle Express R-model is up for sale on Ebay. Damn nice truck. Was at the South Bend ATHS show a couple years ago.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-Mack-R688ST-R-Model-w-Econodyne-350-hp-and-a-Mack-9-speed-Unit-100-IL-/231525424986?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35e7fd9f5a&item=231525424986Was that a truck that they actually use to use and then just restored it? Really nice truck. I would love to buy it, but I better stop spending money for a little bit. LolSeems like a good price though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'll pass with that price. He's reaching for the stars there. One of the guys in Welch's office has one on his desk but the last time I was in there it lookedlike somebody dropped it and the ladder was busted. I went into Vulcan Bartlett (crap hole) the other day and the gal in the office had about 10 differenttrucks at her desk. One was the Palumbo 4 axle Granite w/Talbert lowboy which I have but she had a couple I didn't have like the Plote Granite mixer,the Vulcan Granite six wheeler and the Walsh Granite mixer. Those three are pretty elusive, and expensive!I heard that 4 axle Lowboy is very rare and expensive. I really need to start getting some more local trucks. I'm gonna talk to my friend at Lafarge and see if they ever give any away or sell at resonable prices. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 The Eagle Express R-model is up for sale on Ebay. Damn nice truck. Was at the South Bend ATHS show a couple years ago.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-Mack-R688ST-R-Model-w-Econodyne-350-hp-and-a-Mack-9-speed-Unit-100-IL-/231525424986?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35e7fd9f5a&item=231525424986I can think of a yard in Marengo where that R-model would fit right in. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I can think of a yard in Marengo where that R-model would fit right in.And for what I sold my '98 for, that is a great price!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Yea that Vulcan pit in Bartlett is a crap hole I could never figure out why a gravel pits with some much stone has the roughest and hole filled roads lafarge in rockdale try's to keep mound smoothed off and my pic in the calendar contest has 3 votes Damn getting closer on winning lol also any one get the new large size bulldog magizine 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-285954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yea that Vulcan pit in Bartlett is a crap hole I could never figure out why a gravel pits with some much stone has the roughest and hole filled roads lafarge in rockdale try's to keep mound smoothed off and my pic in the calendar contest has 3 votes Damn getting closer on winning lol also any one get the new large size bulldog magizineHow do you vote for the truck? I tried looking and it wanted me to register like I was posting a pic.I actually got the new magazine at the dealer a week ago. I figured I forgot to renew my subscription like they wanted us to so I fig I wouldn't get one in the mail. Then I got mine in the mail the other day. It was folded up with creases and torn up. Not sure if the bigger size is good for mailing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-286067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Saw this brand new Granite plow truck at CIT Rockford today. Not sure where it is going. I was surprised it is and air ride single axle. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/85/#findComment-286070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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