Anybody see a problem here?

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  1. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    Watch at 20:30:

    I am not posting this to pick on the guy, but rather to help educate those that are learning like myself.
     
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  3. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    I'm impressed he used edge protectors under the straps on the boom.
     
  4. Landincoldfire

    Landincoldfire Heavy Load Member

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    I see he got a new truck.
     
  5. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    If I owned the hoe I would request that the stick ram be removed and check for straightness. Putting the weight of the boom on the side of that ram is a bad move in my opinion.
     
  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Way out of my league right now. I'll need a quick explanation.
     
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  7. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    The weight of the boom, stick, and bucket, which I would guess adds up to 30,000 lbs. or more, are all resting on the side of the stick hydraulic ram, plus whatever down pressure is being applied by the straps. That ram is not designed to be loaded against it's side. Damage can occur by bending the ram. Even if the ram flexes enough but doesn't bend, side pressure is applied to the seals which could damage them and cause leaking.
    @johndeere4020 , and @truckdad ,you guys haul excavators all the time. What are your thoughts?
     
  8. John3009

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    I’m not a big fan of how he’s got a side pull on the d rings at the front of his trailer on top of the rail.
     
  9. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    I’ve had to do it in the past, I carry small pieces of plywood and other blocks. I usually uncurl the bucket which will move the cylinder away and stick some wood between the cylinder and the stick then curl it back up. That makes everything solid, it’s not ideal but sometimes it’s your only choice.

    I’m not sure where he’s running so I’m not sure his max permissible weights but I would have slide the fifth wheel forward and backed the machine toward the neck more. That would have dropped the dogbone down on the rear cross member and probably cleared the cylinder and dropped the height.
     
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  10. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    I do all the time never had a problem.
     
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  11. buddyd157

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    the only "problem" i see is, is that dude got's one HUGE snozzola...and he's gonna get skin cancer it being so far out and in the sun.....
     
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