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Automatic Tractors in aggregate industry.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by lanebrain, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. Oct 25, 2011 #1
    lanebrain

    lanebrain Bobtail Member

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    Does anyone have advise on putting automatic tractor in the aggregate field?
    Interested in purchasing want to make sure unit fill fit my needs. Do a lot of Toronto driving and deliveries.
    Thanks in advance.
    Cheers
     
    lanebrain, Oct 25, 2011
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  3. Oct 25, 2011 #2
    fisher guy

    fisher guy Road Train Member

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    hope u like getting stuck we had 30 automatic mack granite tri axle dumps at my old company drivers hated them cuz the second things got slick our trucks were almost guarenteed to get stuck while the o/o's/ other company drivers went right through it
     
    fisher guy, Oct 25, 2011
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  4. Oct 25, 2011 #3
    STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    And if you ever had to pull a belly-dump, you would REALLY be screwed with an automatic ... stay away from them, especially in aggregate hauling. The only way I'd consider one would be in a straight-truck (non trailer) configuration.
     
    STexan, Oct 25, 2011
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  5. Oct 25, 2011 #4
    gravelhauler

    gravelhauler Medium Load Member

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    Like they said. They are really no good for aggregate work.
     
    gravelhauler, Oct 25, 2011
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