Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted June 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2015 Looking thru some old Truckin' life magazines the other day and came across these pictures the caption says Wayne Burgess of Heybridge Tasmania, sent in these phot graphsof a B43 Mack his father, Col Burgess drove 24 years ago.It was a six cylinder model with a 10 speed transmissionThe Bulldog was set a task and a half carting this 30-foot single rider hardwood log. It weighed 38 tonne on its own, providing an over all gross mas of 48 tonne .The log came from Loyeta in Tassie and was carted 105 kilometers over unsealed roads to Sulphur Creek sawmill were it was cut into timber Well I reckon thats a pretty impressive job for a B43 the magazine is dated Jan 1991 to good not share I feel 38 tonne = 83775 pounds48 tonne = 105821 poundswonder how much apower a B 43 had I would guess around 180 Hp some one feel free to put the correct figure upsure makes us all look like sooks wanting twice that power for a tip truck or 3 times that power for a semi LOLPaul 2 11 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Paul I think I've seen this also and a good read. Men were men and trucks were wood, along with the load! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I always think would I put that much weight behind one of to days diesel pickups after all there in the 350 hp and 850 trq range. Neat history. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 wow cool rig,,,thanks for sharing....remember when i was a kid,,,growing up in new jersey,,,,those B,s were everywhere,,,now nothing,,,especially here in the west,,,only time i see them is at truck shows...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I always think would I put that much weight behind one of to days diesel pickups after all there in the 350 hp and 850 trq range.Neat history.I don't think they would fare too well for very long...they are not intended to run full throttle all the time..is the horsepower rating the same for each?...brake horsepower vs. SAE net HP? I'm not sure it is the same...I should know that and I don't. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted June 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2015 KooL photo!When men were men and you need a lifetime supply of toothpicks. 4 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 That's an impressive piece of wood. My grandpa hauled logs with a b75 here in Montana but nothing big like that. He said they didn't have on board scales back then and loads were measured and paid at the mill by the board foot. Thanks for sharing Paul, I love the old logging pics the most.P.S. I wonder how much air are in his tires? The trailer tires a bulging a little bit but not bad considering the weight. Did they use heavier tires with thicker sidewals in the days before tag axles? 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Neat picture. I wonder how he was able to steer it with the front tires barely touching the ground. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 thanks for the replies thought you blokes might like itThat's an impressive piece of wood. My grandpa hauled logs with a b75 here in Montana but nothing big like that. He said they didn't have on board scales back then and loads were measured and paid at the mill by the board foot. Thanks for sharing Paul, I love the old logging pics the most.P.S. I wonder how much air are in his tires? The trailer tires a bulging a little bit but not bad considering the weight. Did they use heavier tires with thicker sidewals in the days before tag axles?Mate I dont think people in Australia used heavier wall tyres we just used what tyre we could get most out of for the least amount of money most of us still do the same todaywe never had tag axles out here almost all native wood in Australia is very hard hardwood and is that heavy it dosnt float at all so even though quite often our loads of wood might look small the wood is very heavyA bit more useless information did you know that worlds tallest tree confirmed tree as it was cut down and measured was in Australia and as far as I know is still lying there at least it was 20 years agoNow come one fellas time for you blokes to wack up some other photo's of B models with big loads on dont be shy now Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Neat picture. I wonder how he was able to steer it with the front tires barely touching the ground.Like driving a yacht he might tac down the road LOLPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-292833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 B-43 had a derated END-673 at 150 HP, if my memory is correct. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 thats not a lot of poke for such a big load thanks for that MattPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted June 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2015 Ain't a B but impressive non the less!Shovel is 95,500 ls (43 metric tonnes) plus truck and trailer.All with 70 h.p. and a pair of "double" brakes, external rear brakes by foot pedal and an internal park brake by lever. (Bronx and Manhattan Boys) Paul 4 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/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) how cools that I saw one of those trailers on the Cat forum Im trying to think of the brand hang on I'll have a look seethat didnt take long that morning cup of coffee lubricated the gears hope the link thingo works ok http://www.acmoc.org/bb/showthread.php?22918-Guess-my-Weight!seeya Paulif its ok I'll borrow this pic Paul and stick it on the Cat forum let me no thanks in advance Edited June 14, 2015 by mrsmackpaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Great pictures!!! I wonder how long it took them to get from point a to b lol Chris Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Probably a hand full just to load that Shovel without laying it over . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Probably a hand full just to load that Shovel without laying it over .Wood cribbing off the tail of the trailer and the bucket to stabilize it most likely. Looking at the primary sprocket road speed probably 10 to 15 mph on Cobble stone streets with solid tires. One thing is they didn't know it wasn't able to be done . . . 47.5 short tons on a 28 ton trailer!!! 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/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Solid tyres! Got a sore back just thinking of it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 how cools that I saw one of those trailers on the Cat forum Im trying to think of the brand hang on I'll have a look seethat didnt take long that morning cup of coffee lubricated the gears hope the link thingo works ok http://www.acmoc.org/bb/showthread.php?22918-Guess-my-Weight!seeya Paulif its ok I'll borrow this pic Paul and stick it on the Cat forum let me no thanks in advanceHave a ball with it!! 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/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-293402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 some more from Tassie this time from the Reynolds family stable or should I say kennel Did anyone check out that ACMOC link that old sterling on page 3 is a pretty snazy jiggerseeya PaulA 51 R 600B 43NR Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-294079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Nice pics, keep 'em coming Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-294081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted June 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2015 Stony Brook L.I. moved to the Steam Museum 4 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/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-294157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Some great pics there. Doesn't seem like I've seen many old heavy haulers using jeeps. Seems like they hauled whatever they could fit or pull on five axles. Is that dozer one of those that has the winch on the side that is used as a crane? Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-294167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 yep keep them coming everyone road going train Paul I wonder what the go was with that looks like its in a suburban streetPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-294173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Some great pics there. Doesn't seem like I've seen many old heavy haulers using jeeps. Seems like they hauled whatever they could fit or pull on five axles. Is that dozer one of those that has the winch on the side that is used as a crane?looks like it is for tractor use like pulling a scraper. there is no boom or counterbalance weights like a cable layer would use, and there are no gimbles for mounting a blade to. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40394-a-fare-lump-of-a-stick/#findComment-294179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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