Popular Post Truck Shop Posted May 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2018 I spied this in our local rail yard today, it's 210 ton boiler for a straw processing plant north of town, The equipment to move it weighs 184 tons. They will leave at 6:45 am tomorrow so hopefully I can get some photos of it underway. They have several steep grades along the route of 6%. Truck Shop 6 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 6:45 am? Better get a large coffee for the stake out. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 That's more than I want to tangle with 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 That load will be passing on the highway a 1/4 mile from my shop. I get to the shop every morning at 6:00 except Saturday and Sunday those days are 5:15. So I will be waiting coffee in hand. Seven years ago company called Biggge out of Tacoma, Wa came here and moved two transformers for wind mill projects, those loads grossed 480 ton each. Truck Shop Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) There’s a new outfit near me that builds mega loads just south of the Canadian border and then hauls them up to the tar sands. They got stuck on a steep grade one time and ran out of traction and power. They called in a semi tow truck and had it attached to the push truck. Theres still groves in the asphalt where the lead tri drive truck dug down into it because it lost traction. Edited May 23, 2018 by HeavyGunner Spelling 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/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Mack heavy haul need not apply. Should be a fun day. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I am assuming that the pusher truck will have some counterweight added for traction??? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 We’re the ibeams used to help spread the weight over that bridge so it didn’t collapse 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/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, HeavyGunner said: We’re the ibeams used to help spread the weight over that bridge so it didn’t collapse That was the last bridge to cross and it was the oldest so the county had them span it. Truck Shop Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) Even had a sidewinder show up😎 Edited May 24, 2018 by carlotpilot 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Actually that's a Bull Snake people confuse them with buzz tails all the time. It was 24" and just looking for a place to hide. Truck Shop Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 No "iron" deficiency for you that day! PACCAR could use a couple of your glamour pics to help sell heavy haul KWs. Hmmm...... nevermind. PACCAR has no problem selling heavy haul tractors... 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted May 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2018 4 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted May 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2018 4 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted May 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2018 That houseboat is too big for the creek.... 3 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 reckon they needed more than 40 acres Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 At least more than a four ton bridge Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post carlotpilot Posted May 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2018 This is my kind of load 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Pain in the a$$ to get in and out of the Garage 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 42 minutes ago, Back In Black Pulling said: Pain in the a$$ to get in and out of the Garage But not too long way if you go fishing. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 On 5/23/2018 at 9:20 PM, Truck Shop said: That was the last bridge to cross and it was the oldest so the county had them span it. Truck Shop What is a straw processing plant? And why would they need a boiler? 1 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/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swishy Posted May 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2018 Iz thiz how they make them thar covered bridges ?? LOL cya §wishy 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Outbehindthebarn said: What is a straw processing plant? And why would they need a boiler? Because there are thousands and thousands of acres of dry land wheat around here there is tons of straw. The plant actually will make pulp out of the straw for building materials and card board. The boiler is gas fired, there is a main line running right by there and they have rail for shipping and the Snake River for barges. Truck Shop 2 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 23 minutes ago, Truck Shop said: Because there are thousands and thousands of acres of dry land wheat around here there is tons of straw. The plant actually will make pulp out of the straw for building materials and card board. The boiler is gas fired, there is a main line running right by there and they have rail for shipping and the Snake River for barges. Truck Shop Thanks, Learn something new every day!!! 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53405-fairly-large-load/#findComment-399442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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