In the market for a double drop - stretch :O

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the antique 87 was...

 

I was wondering how much pita and disadvantage mechanical vs hydraulic detach ...i am kinda doing research as well but not on extandable one

 

There is a decent Fontaine LX40 Extendable Mechanical with flip at Utility in SLC UT, its on truckpaper. also has a ramp set for rear bridge. $62k i think

 

mecahnical is lighter and cheaper and no pony motor that wont start (more reliable)
hydraulic is convenient and faster if you break it often
hydraulic can be raised for clearance over obstacles (RR xing)
hydro is heavier and costs more

 

you can raise a mechanical as well — not ideal to have to drop the neck to do it but it’s a solution if in a situation

or you setup your truck with the ability to raise the bags