Big Loads - Post Photos Number 2

I have always assumed that the "55 Ton" or whatever the rating is for the load. The GVWR would include the weight of the trailer.

 

That makes sense, you're right 55 ton is the payload add in the empty weight that would be about right. Thanks buddy.

 

Unloaded the excavator in Keokuk, IA yesterday afternoon, stacked up then came up to Burnsville, MN to loading this ####### thing up going to job site in Ludlow, SD.

 

You're getting good at lding them on the beam.
Next one you can do with your eyes closed. lol

 

Haha just like you guys said they are a PIA. I've done a volvo, cat and now a Deere haul truck, and this Deere was biggest PIA out of all three. I'm definitely preferring hoes, wheel loaders and dozers.

 

Hey skooter, I have never loaded or pulled a beam, but how long did it take to load that Deere haul truck? What's the hardest part of loading that sucker?

 

I'm fat and slow, took me about 3 hours from start to finish, taking numerous breaks cause of the heat. Hardest part for me on these is getting blocks in place between beam an machine to pick it up, and also securing it.

Front and middle aren't bad, but the back end I don't have room to tie to the normal securement places. So I get to crawl between tires and beam and run chains and binders over both axles on each side and secure them that way.

Have 10 1/2" chains and binders in it, plus 3/8" chain and binder from lifting point on dump bed to frame on machine.

 

Learn something new everyday - I have never been concerned with chaining the bed to the frame, but I guess the DOT folks might consider that an attachment?

Looks like your beam was none too long for that bugger!

 

#### it boy! You made me want to take a break just reading it. LOL, 10 1/2" chains would wear a man out fat or not. I enjoy those pictures brother, keepem coming Skooter.