Timothy Maikshilo Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 They let you run over size before dawn?Is there a shortage of skilled drivers in NZ? I always thought that in order to get a VISA, there was a need that couldn't be filled by nationals?RonRon it's all good with pilots and permits. There is a need for drivers just like in the USA. Can't take a job from a Kiwi but if the company can't fill the position there is a very good chance to get a visa. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-287864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fullfuel01 Posted April 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2015 Glad to see you know technology enuough to zoom with your camera. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-287912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Glad to see you know technology enuough to zoom with your camera. Hey Boss! You gotta know when to zoom! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-287926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'll say it again Nice Dumper. Joe D. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-287936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted April 27, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'll say it again Nice Dumper. Joe D.Also hot laps around the trackMy kid with the fire cannonHe was having a blast!This truck was really cool too 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Monday's workMoved a 966H then off with a 2010 Granite MP8 500 HP 18 speed 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 How'd you find backing the quad dog Tim ? do you jack knife it around to empty the tipper body on the truck ??Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm in lust with the dark green F model. I couldn't even look at the Granite after that. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 How'd you find backing the quad dog Tim ? do you jack knife it around to empty the tipper body on the truck ??PaulPaul backing the quad is a little easier I think than backing a hay wagon and the trailer gets emptied first than the truck by jacking it around. Interesting load laws herecompared to Vermont. The truck carries a 12 pay load and the trailer 19 tons.I'm in lust with the dark green F model. I couldn't even look at the Granite after that.True Jim, That green F model was built in OZ for the ministry of defense and came with an auto box. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Tim, ever get a little nervous knowing the tail can wag the dog! my set up is like that i can permit to pull 68,000 behind me, with my axle spacing im legal with out permit to pull around 50,000 on the trailer and 48,000 on the truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Tim, ever get a little nervous knowing the tail can wag the dog! my set up is like that i can permit to pull 68,000 behind me, with my axle spacing im legal with out permit to pull around 50,000 on the trailer and 48,000 on the truck.I agree gearhead, I was taught to put the heavier load on the truck and the lighter load on the trailer. But with the trailer configurations here I think it works. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 do you chain the gate and spread also Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 do you chain the gate and spread alsoslpwlker, yes they chain the gates and spread. It is pretty interesting327:spreading gravel 2.JPG] 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 6, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2015 A few from today. This Volvo is an auto with a 460A lot of the drivers want to run this unitThe Trident getting loadedA cat truck with an 18 speed and 550 Cat. Then we went and rescued a cat loader stuck in a paddockFor a fall day it was in the 70's! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Tim what would the temp be at the same time of the season back home ?I know how you must feel it is cooling down here as well Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Tim what would the temp be at the same time of the season back home ?I know how you must feel it is cooling down here as well Rita Island weather 6-5-15.JPGYah Paul rub it in Ozzie weather is very nice! Back in Vermont it would be getting in the 60's during the day and in the high 30's at night. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-288931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 9, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2015 Today Max and I went and picked up his "new" Safari5 speed with a winch1988 4.2 dieselThen we went for an afternoon driveGreat day! 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Max will not only be able to get him self into trouble he will also be able to get him self out hopefully looks like a fun toy to have PaulGot some great looking country side there Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Max will not only be able to get him self into trouble he will also be able to get him self out hopefully looks like a fun toy to have PaulGot some great looking country side there Thanks Paul, Max misses his Bronco but I think the old Nissan will do a good job!Yes there is a lot to see and I'm headed today to Dunedin for Monday workBob tailing down and bringing back the three axle trombone trailer 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 SuperB pics Tim Keep 'em coming.And when I started to read Paul's post I though for the first that "Max will not only be able to get him self into trouble he will also be able to get his father with". It just came on my mind seeing the TWO Nissans nearby to each other. Hope you both will be allright Have a nice time! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 My mom and dad had visited down under sometime ago and all they could say was how nice the people were and how beautiful the country was.Seems like you are you are really enjoying your self.Keep the pictures coming. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 SuperB pics Tim Keep 'em coming.And when I started to read Paul's post I though for the first that "Max will not only be able to get him self into trouble he will also be able to get his father with". It just came on my mind seeing the TWO Nissans nearby to each other. Hope you both will be allright Have a nice time!Thanks Vlad, We are keeping both Safari's and I'll drive the maroon one. If I get stuck winch boy can pull me out! May put a 4" lift on both and possible turbo kit for Max's.We would like to join the Canterbury Recreational 4WD club http://www.cr4wd.org.nz/index.phpThey have a lot of great pictures on their web site and it looks like a lot of fun.CR4WD_gallery.php 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 My mom and dad had visited down under sometime ago and all they could say was how nice the people were and how beautiful the country was.Seems like you are you are really enjoying your self.Keep the pictures coming.Thanks Mike! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 14, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2015 Picked up a digger in OmaramaPretty spectacular! 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Damn!!!! 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39238-big-change-new-challenge/page/6/#findComment-289908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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