Hydraulic beavertail trailer...

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Gambi80, Jul 29, 2012.

  1. Gambi80

    Gambi80 Medium Load Member

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  3. ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

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    Been pulling one for the last 7 years.

    Always load the nose heavy. With my T800 KW and my 53' Traileze I am 39,000 lbs MT but only 2,000 lbs lighter on the trailer than I am on the drives. Be sure to fully open the trailer when greasing or else points underneath the beavertail will be neglected. Keep the two piano hinges for the beavertail well lubed>I do mine every Monday morning to ensure it is done.

    They're great trailers and are easy to operate. Good luck to you.
     
  4. catpwred

    catpwred Bobtail Member

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    becareful with loadin 2 drum rollers if there's any moisture on the dovetail or the drum of the roller and the drum spins itll slide and u could roll the roller off the slide. the 1 drum rollers arent as bad with the wheels it help keeps things in check. just a heads up u might even know already.
     
  5. ralph

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    Excellent point>been a while since I did a twin drum roller. Hope you have a remote control for the winch>drive and winch on @ the same time.
     
  6. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    A good way to get more traction with steel drums on steel ramps is to spread some dry sand on the ramps.
    You wont believe the difference it makes.
     
  7. Gambi80

    Gambi80 Medium Load Member

    It will be twin-drum rollers...setting out and picking up for an asphalt paving crew every night.
     
  8. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    Carry a broom with you to sweep of the deck so rocks and such don't fall off and break windshields, etc., plus to make it easier for loading.
     
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