Popular Post storkmack Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 Since it was brought up on The Anthems and Gold dogs thread, here you go! Granite tractors. Please join in. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Same truck, different trailer. It’s an 05’ 400 hp with the M310 trans. Real pooch, couldn’t pull a sick whore off a piss pot. It was the spare tractor last year so I had to use it for night moves and weekend harvest work. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-451956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nobody454 Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 Guys i used to run my truck for. 07 427 8LL. also cannot get out of its own way (or anybody elses) 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-451974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 We overhauled an 05’ Granite this winter and turned it into and old style E7 Etech. It’s a running mother trucker now. No dyno, but we maxed everything we could and got a hot download for the computer. Allegedly it should be a 460 xt. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-451984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 460 xt is supposed to be like 500hp i think I bet thats nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Let’s just say the driver is very happy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Here are some not so good pics of Granites on the move. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bullheaded Posted May 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2020 The contractor I haul for bought a Mack dealer in Manitoba Canada so they have been buying Granite's now. Here is one of the floats and they have some dump trucks. All MP8 505 M-drives. And they have more on order that are going to be gold dogs....all Mack....MP8, M-Drive, Mack rears and Mack air ride. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gicknordon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gicknordon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, gicknordon said: Wow-wonder where that 6 x 6 is going. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Somewhat doubting that the grey tri-axle is destined to be a tractor. Wondering if the fifth wheel is intended for transporting other rigs from the factory. Frame rails extend too far behind the tag to be a useful tractor in my opinion. 1 Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gicknordon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, General Ike said: Somewhat doubting that the grey tri-axle is destined to be a tractor. Wondering if the fifth wheel is intended for transporting other rigs from the factory. Frame rails extend too far behind the tag to be a useful tractor in my opinion. Its actually a tri drive, no tag axle. I thouhgt it was an odd setup too. It does have the pogo stick with trailer cable and airlines. They have special clamps and mounts they use for transport. I doubt a customer would spec all that just for transport from the plant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, gicknordon said: Its actually a tri drive, no tag axle. I thouhgt it was an odd setup too. It does have the pogo stick with trailer cable and airlines. They have special clamps and mounts they use for transport. I doubt a customer would spec all that just for transport from the plant I get it... pogo stick and associated lines throws me off a bit more than the 5th wheel which is easily removable to another unit. Just cant imagine using it as a tractor with the frame rails that far behind the axles. There is obviously a ton of stuff it could be used for. Maybe going to Canada and will get a dump body and the air and power will be used for a dump trailer? Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Out east here in Connecticut in the last twenty years I have seen about five granite tractors. There are more around the Boston area. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/28/2020 at 10:30 AM, General Ike said: Somewhat doubting that the grey tri-axle is destined to be a tractor. Wondering if the fifth wheel is intended for transporting other rigs from the factory. Frame rails extend too far behind the tag to be a useful tractor in my opinion. They use tri-drive tractors like that in my area and west of here. They have to have the long wheelbase with our axle weight laws to get max AGVW. I like the 6x6. Reminds me of a new age RM. Only the RM was a better truck, LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/28/2020 at 6:56 PM, Bullheaded said: They use tri-drive tractors like that in my area and west of here. They have to have the long wheelbase with our axle weight laws to get max AGVW. I like the 6x6. Reminds me of a new age RM. Only the RM was a better truck, LOL So your saying the 5th wheel is going to be where it’s at now? That much frame behind the last axle? Got to be a special trailer. Like to see 1. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Perhaps it's going to be used with a stinger steered log trailer? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 2 hours ago, 1965 said: So your saying the 5th wheel is going to be where it’s at now? That much frame behind the last axle? Got to be a special trailer. Like to see 1. Well I too was thinking some sort of heavy haul tractor and it was set up to pull the jeep (right term DW?) then again doesn't look heavy enough to be a heavy haul tractor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 5 hours ago, james j neiweem said: Out east here in Connecticut in the last twenty years I have seen about five granite tractors. There are more around the Boston area. JP Noonan has a few up here in NE Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Tri axle logger frame would be long in rear. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 12 hours ago, General Ike said: Somewhat doubting that the grey tri-axle is destined to be a tractor. Wondering if the fifth wheel is intended for transporting other rigs from the factory. Frame rails extend too far behind the tag to be a useful tractor in my opinion. My Guess would be: That it gets a Chassis Dock & a few other Things when the Customer Fits Fenders chassis walkway Plate & whatever else they Want/need.... Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 They're a bit Different to the Granites We get down here.. https://www.macktrucks.com.au/trucks/granite-series/ Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 20 hours ago, Hayseed said: They're a bit Different to the Granites We get down here.. https://www.macktrucks.com.au/trucks/granite-series/ Reminds me of a Sterling! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gicknordon Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62662-granite-tractors/#findComment-452268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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