Big Loads - Post Photos Number 2

I'm impressed with that U turn. I've never been around anything like that, but It almost looks like as sharp as he was turning the rear axles would almost pull sideways and try to tip over. That's also got to be a very unstable moment for the load as well being 90 degrees to the wheels

 

Yes sir. The 4 axle isn't a low profile float. It's a step stretch. Their yards plum full of trucks as is most everyone else's.

 

Yeah DEAD SLOW is the key to these type of moves. Deep reduction in the A-box allows you to move slow & steady.
The driver is certainly talented, but in this case, my hat is off to the steermen. Yes that's plural. Their talent made the entire operation look nothing but class.
There are six steering points not including the truck. A lot of things have to be done correctly to pull this off in a one shot move, and only one thing needs to go wrong to mess it up. Simply put, that whole crew is exceptional at what they do. Bravo Gentlemen!!!

 

I have had the honors of one time backing a G.E. Mid. section wind tower into the S.S. Badger. Same side as the 19 axle load. The only problem was they backed us all the way into the back.
This is when they first started running towers on the Badger.
Was not really an easy back as my jeep was a non steerable.
Plus farther back in the boat on the drivers side is a bunch of pipes and elc. tubes that are on the top that stick out.
It was fun to do and yes I would like to do it again..

 

Should someone ask me to do that I will call you and you can back up mine

 

cnsper, There is a neat little trick that most multi axle guys know about backing a lded. multi axle..
If a west coast setup, you stuff hardwood blocks between your walking beam and the stop brackets. Then you let the air out of the stinger,thus transfering all the weight onto your trl. axles.
Then you can start to back up, but it's best not to try and back around a corner. led.. Things have a bad habit of breaking..
You can angle back, just be real slow. That keeps you from breaking your center lock pin.
most trl. builders will have a sticker saying not designed for backing lded with lock pin in place

 

Hey Ron, here's a hint. It's not a straight shot into the cargo hold. Both sides taper out some.
Plus cash only for myself and my swamper. Plus travel time and expenses... lol

 

As always....deal

I just block the front, put in the travel pins and drop the booster - all on a side hill. Only takes about 4 hours and 10 years off my life

 

Good to know. I asked what those blocks were for on our 9 axle and was told it was when you removed the booster. Having only pulled our multi axle 4 times have not had the pleasure of getting in a jam YET!

The Cozad trailers that we have have a rod and handle under the bolster with a block attached for just what you have described, I imagine. Thanks for the tip.