bulldogboy Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Troy's old Aerialscope is a former FDNY truck; don't know what companies it served. Maybe Bubba can fix it up and Coventry can put it into service as its first ladder truck. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Troy's old Aerialscope is a former FDNY truck; don't know what companies it served. Maybe Bubba can fix it up and Coventry can put it into service as its first ladder truck. bulldogboyWow learn something new everyday. Pretty cool that Troy's truck came from NYC. Our town FD was just approved on town meeting day. Would be a nice piece to start with. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I think it was a great idea using an old DMM to make a hauler out of it. Would like to see some pics. of your Oh Deere!I agreeTim! Like the idea. Here is the Oh Deere 400D...Unit # 9160 & the pre-production 460E I got to demo last year 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/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 How do you like the 460? Been moving the 370's and 410's all over the play haven't had a chance to get one of the 460's. They are heavy though Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It was alright,but had a real trans malfunction that the rep said was the common complaint that would be fixed before production (good idea).Had plenty of power,but would not let you start in 1st gear.it would only start in 2nd,then abruptly downshift to 1st! BANG!! I thought I was going to rip the trans out of it! The rep said "go ahead,kill it if you want".WTF? Had bin (dump box) position sensor issues also,that would not alllow the box to raise on LEVEL ground (had the same problems with the 400D when we got them).All in all a BEAST!.I could see with it "all dialed in",it would be a great addition to any earthmoving operation! 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/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I noticed when I unloaded both the ones I hauled when put in drive or low it would take off in 2nd. COuld not get it to down shift. I wasn't the most comfortable with them as It has been a long time since I had driven one and it just felt odd.2 mins isn't enough time to get use to them. Think they are putting to much saftey in them for there own good. Not level hell you can dump pretty uneven before you have problems. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I noticed when I unloaded both the ones I hauled when put in drive or low it would take off in 2nd. COuld not get it to down shift. I wasn't the most comfortable with them as It has been a long time since I had driven one and it just felt odd.2 mins isn't enough time to get use to them. Think they are putting to much saftey in them for there own good. Not level hell you can dump pretty uneven before you have problems.10-4 on too much safety sh_t! I got a brand new Volvo A 40D in '07 that I really didn't want to give up (when these Deeres showed up),but the boss's brother-in-law just had to have it.The Deere isn't the worst one out there.I do like the suspension better.But,all in all,Volvo has been in the ADT business a long time(since 1964),there just seems to be less B.S. with them (I think they got that from ),at least with '07 model I ran. 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/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I've always heard Terex and Volvo for Adt. I was never impressed with Cat but thats all I've ran. They just never really seemed to have alot of ass. Don't get me wrong they got the job done. I layed the D30 over. All day I was hauling ass and going over a ump crooked the last load it decided to take a bad bounce and flop. I got bitched at and threatened a write up but nothing ever came of it. I'd like to get out there and run a new one for a day on a good haul road where you can really get rolling. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Wow learn something new everyday. Pretty cool that Troy's truck came from NYC. Our town FD was just approved on town meeting day. Would be a nice piece to start with. Yes, I heard that the F.D. passed by a few votes. Do they have any fire trucks picked out yet? bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Yes, I heard that the F.D. passed by a few votes. Do they have any fire trucks picked out yet? bulldogboyI'm not sure. When I see Pedro' I'll ask him. I think he was talking about two trucks and one maybe left at the airport. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Jim, I just gave you one....hope it helps! Unfortunately, they're non-transferable. Thanks anyway!Rob, from last spring Interstate 91 north bound. Backing up for our second run. Casella has a lot of Macks and was able to catch that one in our package.When I first saw that pic, I thought you were.......nevermind. The point is that I'm a dumbass. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-173935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Blais Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Technically not a Vermont Mack, but based in Vermont and driven by a Vermonter. 1999 CH 613 hooked to a 1997 Great Dane 32' reefer. I was delivering milk at the Shaw's supermarket in Randolph, Vt. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Technically not a Vermont Mack, but based in Vermont and driven by a Vermonter. 1999 CH 613 hooked to a 1997 Great Dane 32' reefer. I was delivering milk at the Shaw's supermarket in Randolph, Vt.A nice clean working everyday Mack. Looks great Mike and wood chuck worthy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wood Chuck cider? My favourite. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wood Chuck cider? My favourite. It is good Rob but goes down to easy. I kinda like my Long Trail Black berry Wheat made hear in Vermont. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yea I can drink a lot of them. I 've seen Long Trail. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackman1965 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wow learn something new everyday. Pretty cool that Troy's truck came from NYC. Our town FD was just approved on town meeting day. Would be a nice piece to start with.you can tel the FDNY tower ladders from others by the way the cabline in the jump seat area goes strait down and is not angled. Quote Local 282 Union Service Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 you can tel the FDNY tower ladders from others by the way the cabline in the jump seat area goes strait down and is not angled. Is that because they removed the enclosed jump seat doors?It is good Rob but goes down to easy. I kinda like my Long Trail Black berry Wheat made hear in Vermont. My vote is for Long Trail IPA! bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 24, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2013 Is that because they removed the enclosed jump seat doors? My vote is for Long Trail IPA! bulldogboyAgreed!you can tel the FDNY tower ladders from others by the way the cabline in the jump seat area goes strait down and is not angled. That is interesting and I'll have to check that out next time I'm in town.Here is a line up of some Vermont Macks 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 That's a nice body on the end on that RD. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 That's a nice body on the end on that RD.Pike uses the best and also line them so the hot mix slides out easier.One from Lucky's trailer sales. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 nice fleet Tim ! Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 nice fleet Tim !Thanks Andre' I took some more today but...left my camera at the plant....Will post some tomorrow! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks Andre' I took some more today but...left my camera at the plant....Will post some tomorrow!Here we go. Some sitting in the yard waiting for spring 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 He's saying wash me. Where is spring? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30427-how-about-some-macks-from-vermont/page/3/#findComment-174639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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