how about a Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX,+IA GTG thread?

[teacherman]

Oldest granddaughter, Tyra, 15, is into old vinyl albums. So, daughter and both granddaughters went to the other grandmas house this past week north of Chicago for spring break. Grandpa, now deceased, used to be a party DJ and had a lot of albums. Tyra came home with Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. I'm sure some here remember that one, I grew up on it.
We're listening to it now on my stereo. (To give it justice). And I'm thinking.
Really?
Seriously?
I'm getting old, I don't remember it this way.

One of my very first records. That and Live at Folsom Prison were my first two records, in 1968. That's cool to have it come back around the generations.

 

[Dub11]

7K gross. It's not a very heavy one.

Does one of the axles have a brake?

 

[cobey]

Hey all

 

[Locust Cutter]

Wait 5500 gross trailer weight?

Most 7k trailer have between a 4,800-5,500K useful load (7k being the max GVWR - trailer + load). The 14K dump trailers depending on bumper or GN style, only have about a 8-11K useful load, depending on the model. Once you figure in the weight of the double frame, the hydraulic equipment, cylinder, etc, that all adds up quickly.

Farm usage is one thing and there are things you can generally get away with on county roads, that will NOT fly on many public highways and interstates. The County and State guys are trying to make people safe, but it can be a PITA for Joe Farmer or Sawyer just trying to get crap done.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Does one of the axles have a brake?

Most of them have brakes on both axles now due to changing NHTSA requirements.

 

[teacherman]

Does one of the axles have a brake?

Both will. They're putting one on the second.
Maybe I should have gotten a 14' dumper instead, but this was only $2K, and the truck was a serious expenditure, so I need to take the rest of it slow. Part of me is worried I won't get a tree license from the city, being as old as I am. That would make this an expensive gamble. I have people calling me already to do tree work, and I haven't even really been getting the word out.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Almost anything is doable if you have the drive. Hang in there.

 

[moparnut88]

Most 7k trailer have between a 4,800-5,500K useful load (7k being the max GVWR - trailer + load). The 14K dump trailers depending on bumper or GN style, only have about a 8-11K useful load, depending on the model. Once you figure in the weight of the double frame, the hydraulic equipment, cylinder, etc, that all adds up quickly.

Farm usage is one thing and there are things you can generally get away with on county roads, that will NOT fly on many public highways and interstates. The County and State guys are trying to make people safe, but it can be a PITA for Joe Farmer or Sawyer just trying to get crap done.

Yep that is a fact. We hauled a 980 cat payloader bucket we rebuilt to the steel mill and crossed the scales at 54k lbs with our 02 dodge 3500 and our un floored 33' gooseneck trailer we were building at the time. Good thing dot wasn't around!

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[Dub11]

Both will. They're putting one on the second.
Maybe I should have gotten a 14' dumper instead, but this was only $2K, and the truck was a serious expenditure, so I need to take the rest of it slow. Part of me is worried I won't get a tree license from the city, being as old as I am. That would make this an expensive gamble. I have people calling me already to do tree work, and I haven't even really been getting the word out.

That's Hell of a deal then on that trailer. I think you'll get that license.

 

[67L36Driver]

Morning midlanders!

Light rain in River City.

 

[67L36Driver]

I got a 61 jug from @Workshop I can send your way if need be.

Rain check on that. [emoji108]

We’ll see what develops after a hard run.

Single ring setup seldom pumps much dry & dirty.

Definitive Dave has piston kit.[emoji6]

 

[67L36Driver]

One of my very first records. That and Live at Folsom Prison were my first two records, in 1968. That's cool to have it come back around the generations.

Very first vinyl album I had was a ‘Kingston Trio’. Circa 1958. [emoji15]

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Morning Wayne, Carl.

 

[Douglas Ostrander]

NOT[/I] fly on many public highways and interstates. The County and State guys are trying to make people safe, but it can be a PITA for Joe Farmer or Sawyer just trying to get crap done.

Yes PITA. I get pulled over about once a year for road side safety inspection.

 

[Workshop]

Morning everybody.

 

[Dub11]

Morning Kenneth and Steve .

 

[teacherman]

Good morning gentlemen.
Emerson is on spring break, so I will have him all week. Right now he is playing with his construction set, and I'll be helping him. Have a good day!

 

[Hinerman]

It’s safe to say that NONE of the lawnmowers I got at garage sales have had the oil changed.[emoji848]

So, B&S just jumped on the bandwagon.[emoji108]

LMAO

 

[teacherman]

That's Hell of a deal then on that trailer. I think you'll get that license.

Thanks for the encouragement, Wayne. Wife and kids feeling better?


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[teacherman]

We went to the public library this afternoon. They have a kids play area with a toy train. Looks like other parents had the same idea.

Emerson is the one with the airplane.


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