m16ty Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Here is a load we helped with back in the spring. Going from Nashville, TN to somewhere in Mexico. Perkins was just taking it to Laredo, TX where they transloaded it to a Mexican outfit. 230,000 LB, 16' wide, 90' long, and 15' tall. I 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post m16ty Posted October 12, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2017 More pics. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What is it? That is quite a trailer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 The load is a autoclave. Used to cure composite airplane wings and components. It's basically just a big pressure cooker. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 TN to Mexico?? Ya, I bet that was CHEAP!!! LOL!!! Just think of all the logistics that took place for that to get there. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxbxc Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Yea but look at the jobs lost in Nashville at Avco aero structures selling it or moving it mexcio Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Did the load hang from the upper frame of the trailer? If so what held it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 7 hours ago, Freightrain said: TN to Mexico?? Ya, I bet that was CHEAP!!! LOL!!! Just think of all the logistics that took place for that to get there. Simple and cheap..... just use the google map app on your phone and it tells you what route to take. you can avoid toll roads and all that neat stuff... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 9 hours ago, gxbxc said: Yea but look at the jobs lost in Nashville at Avco aero structures selling it or moving it mexcio This autoclave had been shut down for a few years. But yes, the plant is nowhere near what it was. At the height of WWII, about 6,000 people worked there. Until recent years, there were about 3,000. Now I think they are less than 500. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 16 hours ago, Hobert62 said: Did the load hang from the upper frame of the trailer? If so what held it? Pretty sure it is hung from structure using a cradle. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 12 hours ago, Freightrain said: Pretty sure it is hung from structure using a cradle. Yes, the load is actually suspended on cables. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 7:38 PM, m16ty said: This autoclave had been shut down for a few years. But yes, the plant is nowhere near what it was. At the height of WWII, about 6,000 people worked there. Until recent years, there were about 3,000. Now I think they are less than 500. Common story... When I ride around, I'm always looking at the new cars in traffic and thinking to myself, "Where the hell are all these people working?" Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51357-230000-lb-load/#findComment-382431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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