tkobes43 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Well first of all wanted to appolgize for my absence. I had college mid terms and they took up a good chuck of my time... Well im back! lolNext is im looking at this single axle r model mack dump truck. Ive been getting really busy doing dump truck loads with the f350. I did 3 hauls today after class and about 7 or 8 over the weekend... I got loads planned all this week. So im wondering if its time to update a little?? I found this truck on truck paper and its exactly what im looking for. http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3972895Opinions?Tom 1 Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Looks like a nice little truck.Doug Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hall Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Assuming you already have a cdl.? I personally question their "rebuilt motor". Questionable at best from what I see from the outside pics. Be certain you can derive enough income to pay all the added expenses of running a larger truck. The guys on this forum would be much better on the overall picture. Truck itself doesn't look bad for the age, price sounds alittle off to me. Document rebuild, professional or back yard mechanic with Mickey's help? Tires aren't very good on the front. No matter what you buy prepare to invest in order to KNOW what you have. My 2 cents for what its worth. Good luck...........remember grades are more important than work at least for now........best wishes! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Assuming you already have a cdl.? I personally question their "rebuilt motor". Questionable at best from what I see from the outside pics. Be certain you can derive enough income to pay all the added expenses of running a larger truck. The guys on this forum would be much better on the overall picture. Truck itself doesn't look bad for the age, price sounds alittle off to me. Document rebuild, professional or back yard mechanic with Mickey's help? Tires aren't very good on the front. No matter what you buy prepare to invest in order to KNOW what you have. My 2 cents for what its worth. Good luck...........remember grades are more important than work at least for now........best wishes!Yes got my cdl a little over a month ago, I agree, i would like to see documentation about the motor... Theyre about 6 hours away from me... I haul anything from stone, dirt, mulch, QP, top soil... ETC. Last summer i got leased out to a landscape company hauling leaves in the fall. I think i can pay for the added expenses. but would like more opinions on what others think! Thanks for your help!!!!!!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Look for one that doesn't have a yellow engine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Looks like it was rattle canned... Only half got painted lol.Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Ok before you go and spend the money like you did on the binder. Whats the insurance going to be if this is commercial use? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 I know I know, I have to look, just was searching on line and found tho and decided to post It on here. Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hmmm good point. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Did one quote on progressive and it's 11,000 a year... Gotta shop around and find more. Hopefully cheaper. Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Too much Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Good thing is that you are heading for a Mack ! your insurance is way up ! 11K a year ouch . Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 That was progressive and try gave me a quote for my 550 at 14000 a year. I just got insurance on the 550 for 2800 a year. So I just gotta keep shopping for insurance for the dump truck and hopefully it'll work out...How does the truck look? Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hi Tommy, This is more like it......Paul Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 That's probably not a bad little truck for the age, but I feel like they're asking about twice what it's worth. $14,000 per year insurance? Yikes. I'm 27, I've got two tickets on my record, been trucking for myself for 3 years, and around $2500 a year is all I've ever had to pay for full coverage with $1,000,000.00 liability. I had Progressive once upon a time, but now I'm with Sagamore. Probably not as good a company but affordable. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 that truck probably has the old style brakes without rollers so you wont be able to stop it loaded Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 if you are going to spend that kind of money why not get a dump trailer or a tandem axle, dont buy something that is to small for the same money you can easily buy a tandem in the same or better shape seems everyone has one for sale this year. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 If he goes to a tandem his registration in Jersey will be $5,000.00 per year. If he stays with a single axle his registration will be just under $600.00. Plus insurance cheaper for single axle. Cheers,Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Yep, and I'd like to keep it in my driveway, I can probably get by with a single axle, but I don't think I can with a tandem... Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 is that why there are so many in that area? I thought it was because of the city. insurance can't be that much diffrent between the two unless you try to register it under 26K, if you do then your are setting yourself up for failure if you get stopped while loaded"If he goes to a tandem his registration in Jersey will be $5,000.00 per year. If he stays with a single axle his registration will be just under $600.00." Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Before I'd give NJ 5k for a plate, I would go to any other state and get an apportioned plate for less than a grand. We pay $839 for 54k in NC. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 It has something to do with tandems. New York is cheaper. My title was screwed up with my R model since it was a built truck it was originally a tandem axle tractor. When we went to Trenton to register it we didn't bother looking at the title and we said it was a dump and she says ok it'll be $4,900.00. We then realized the title was screwed so we had to go to another building to change it. You know how many times when I worked for L.Demarino that the plates were due and he would say Ok I'll register you because your running the road on work and I'll not register you because I don't have the 5 grand and I owe taxes and you are working on site so you can sneak over to the job I got caught by the town cop. I was empty. He called the county in to weigh me because when you don't have plates they weigh you from zero and the tare on this truck was 30,000 lbs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 There were two or three single axle Mack's on Craigslist for under $10,000. I think around $8k really. Do a search with search tempest within a 200 miles radius and you'll find them. Most important is to get your insurance quotes from several different companies before buying another cdl truck. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Before I'd give NJ 5k for a plate, I would go to any other state and get an apportioned plate for less than a grand. We pay $839 for 54k in NC.Theres a few companys from CT that register their trucks in NJ Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 There were two or three single axle Mack's on Craigslist for under $10,000. I think around $8k really. Do a search with search tempest within a 200 miles radius and you'll find them.Most important is to get your insurance quotes from several different companies before buying another cdl truck.I got ya JT! Thanks!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30546-pardon-my-absence-got-a-question/#findComment-174471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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