Major damage

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  1. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    I believe rear is heavier because of batteries ...smaller wheels too ...rear wheel damaged on driver side
     
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  3. pavrom

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  4. Shawn2130

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    I figured it’d be that model. Those are very rear heavy.

    that’s why they get stuck so easily on the slightest loose ground.
     
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  5. Ruthless

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    My apologies-
    Put all wheels on a crossmember whether front rear or side
    Forest/trees

    Its heavy on hard, small wheels. Spread the weight as much as possible from those little concentrated areas, and put any spread support onto crossmembers.

    I’m no heavy hauler- but I stayed at a holiday inn once
     
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    I was shown that wedging the counterweights onto the main frame beams will reduce the strain under the wheels.
    Cut the wedges flat side from hardwood 2X4 lumber and carry 2 sets. you tighten by hammering one onto another. Put them on top of blocking on the main beams.
     

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  7. AModelCat

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    That thing is a lot smaller than I imagined. I know forklifts are heavy but dang. We've got one at the yard that's physically a little bit smaller but weighs like 15k lbs.
     
  8. Siinman

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    Forklift is always heavier on the back since it lifts a load. That is where the counter weight is located. Big tires in front are for the drive line and it steers on the back tires.
     
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  9. Shawn2130

    Shawn2130 Heavy Load Member

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    I hauled a large forklift a few weeks ago. Has air filled tires.

    weighs 25,000 lbs with a Diesel engine.

    looks bigger than the one Pavrom posted but it’s meant to be outside. Different set up.
     
  10. kylefitzy

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    Hard tire machines are deck wreckers. We’ve had more then one fall through our wood deck rgns.

    side note, 4 3/8 chains and a strap is under secured on a 39k pound machine.
     
  11. JonJon78

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    I would call Country Supply in Peotone, IL for a repair quote @pavrom
     
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