granitefan713 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi guys,I know these pics are actually just over 2 years old, but I thought they looked pretty neat.These trucks are for Tarmac America, which according to my research is based in or near Florida. I'm not exactly sure what these trucks were doing here in PA just over 40 miles from the assembly plant though.Some have central tire inflation, and all are equipped with Allison Automatic transmissions.I'll bet they are hard to keep clean with those white frames. (Click photos to make larger) Quote http://www.flickr.com/photos/granitefan713/-Dave Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi guys,I know these pics are actually just over 2 years old, but I thought they looked pretty neat.These trucks are for Tarmac America, which according to my research is based in or near Florida. I'm not exactly sure what these trucks were doing here in PA just over 40 miles from the assembly plant though.Some have central tire inflation, and all are equipped with Allison Automatic transmissions.I'll bet they are hard to keep clean with those white frames. (Click photos to make larger)Final "fitting out" for the end user would make sense to me.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Final "fitting out" for the end user would make sense to me.RobThese look destined to become redi-mix trucks.I can't identify the location from the photos, but about 40 miles from Macungie as you say could put these mixer chassis in Morgantown, PA. the home of McNeilus Mfg. builder and installer of concrete mixer and trash packer bodies and equipment. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 These look destined to become redi-mix trucks.I can't identify the location from the photos, but about 40 miles from Macungie as you say could put these mixer chassis in Morgantown, PA. the home of McNeilus Mfg. builder and installer of concrete mixer and trash packer bodies and equipment.The spacing on the front bumper for direct driven from crankshaft hydraulic piston pump is what I thought also. The one incomplete chassis appears to have a lift axle installed. I've never seen a mixer have a third axle unless it is the hydraulic lifted one called a "boost a load", (around here) on the rear that stores up by the discharge chute.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granitefan713 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 These look destined to become redi-mix trucks.I can't identify the location from the photos, but about 40 miles from Macungie as you say could put these mixer chassis in Morgantown, PA. the home of McNeilus Mfg. builder and installer of concrete mixer and trash packer bodies and equipment.These trucks were at TransEdge Truck Center in Schuylkill Haven, Pa. (Formerly Blue Mountain Mack)I know that the TransEdge Truck Center in Allentown (Formerly Allentown Mack), has a mod center and does a lot of the factory's modification work, as it is only 15mins from the plant. So I'm a bit confused as to why there were there in Schuylkill Haven. Quote http://www.flickr.com/photos/granitefan713/-Dave Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 The spacing on the front bumper for direct driven from crankshaft hydraulic piston pump is what I thought also. The one incomplete chassis appears to have a lift axle installed. I've never seen a mixer have a third axle unless it is the hydraulic lifted one called a "boost a load", (around here) on the rear that stores up by the discharge chute.RobI don't know about Florida's axle laws, but the tri-axle setup as pictured is common in PA legal for 73,280 gross and NJ legal for 80,000 gross. The boost-a-load that you describe Rob is what we call a "flying tag". Funny how different terms arise from different locations across our great land. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 These trucks were at TransEdge Truck Center in Schuylkill Haven, Pa. (Formerly Blue Mountain Mack)I know that the TransEdge Truck Center in Allentown (Formerly Allentown Mack), has a mod center and does a lot of the factory's modification work, as it is only 15mins from the plant. So I'm a bit confused as to why there were there in Schuylkill Haven.TransEdge owns the dealership in Allentown as well, where many of the post production mods are done. The Blue Mt. branch garage has some good guys for hydraulics though. This is where my wetline was installed when my truck was new even though I bought it in Allentown. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I don't know about Florida's axle laws, but the tri-axle setup as pictured is common in PA legal for 73,280 gross and NJ legal for 80,000 gross. The boost-a-load that you describe Rob is what we call a "flying tag". Funny how different terms arise from different locations across our great land.Agree, the term "Boost a load" has been around here for many years. I never thought of it as a regional term, but have never seen it branded onto anything either.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackmann Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 thats the 1st time i have ver seen a tire inflation system. They look like they wont last long. I can see them lines getting caught or ripped off some how.DE is 73,280 for a tri axleMD i (think) is 70,000 Quote My Facebook. Feel free to add me as a friend. Just tell me your from BMT. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackTech Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 thats the 1st time i have ver seen a tire inflation system. They look like they wont last long. I can see them lines getting caught or ripped off some how.DE is 73,280 for a tri axleMD i (think) is 70,000I don't like that version of CTI. I installed some that didn't have the boom inbetween the tandems. They had the air going through the rear. It seemed to be a lot more reliable and less prone to damage. The exposed airline were a lot less exposed, just a little pigtail from the axle to the tire. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8013-tarmac-america/#findComment-29970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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