Popular Post j hancock Posted July 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2017 Small in comparison to today's equipment but a big dog in its day. On display at Macungie 2017. 8 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I looked at that truck and it stumped me. How did the dump trailer work? The pto had a 90 degree gear box and ran up through the fithwheel. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/#findComment-375280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Don't know about this one, but alot of old dump trailers were cable operated by a winch on the tractor. terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/#findComment-375310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 10 hours ago, Hobert62 said: I looked at that truck and it stumped me. How did the dump trailer work? The pto had a 90 degree gear box and ran up through the fithwheel. Believe you're right Hobert62. I remember it from Macungie. Very interesting set-up,to say the least. 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/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/#findComment-375337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted July 22, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2017 On 7/19/2017 at 11:25 AM, Hobert62 said: I looked at that truck and it stumped me. How did the dump trailer work? The pto had a 90 degree gear box and ran up through the fithwheel. You saw more than me! I had just barely clicked the picture and a friend stopped me to chat and I never got back around to check it out. Too much to look at Macungie! Here is a tiny bit of info on the Fruehauf Power Transmission Fifth Wheel. After looking at this maintenance nightmare, a transmission mounted PTO pump and some heavy duty hydraulic hoses never looked so good! I applaud inventors because you don't know until you try the idea out. 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/#findComment-375502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Alot to go wrong there! terry 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/#findComment-375506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 So did it power hydraulics on the trailer or did the box go up mechanically??? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/#findComment-375507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Hobert62 said: So did it power hydraulics on the trailer or did the box go up mechanically??? I would say hydraulics. Interesting idea. But not one of Fruehauf's better ideas! Al 2 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/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/#findComment-375518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I have bits and pieces of one of these, the body is hydraulic, pump mounted to the base of the cylinder. FW 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50515-1947-mack-lft-with-a-1953-fruehauf-dump-trailer/#findComment-375524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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