I was wondering which manufacturer made the lightest tri-axle dump truck between 1985 and 2003?
Does anyone have one that they know the lightweight?
The Mack is really a great heavy duty truck, but they're heavier. When you're hauling by the ton, the lightness of the truck really makes a difference.
Tri-axle dump truck weight?
Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Dino soar, Jan 24, 2025.
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I believe FL is the lightest truck. Used to be the Louisville Ford, but good luck with that. Mack was the heaviest, and don't forget the trailer. Frameless aluminum saves weight, and big fuel tanks too. You're right, it adds up.
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The old Ford dump trucks actually were not bad trucks but believe it or not there are parts in those trucks that are crazy expensive.
But some of those Ford tri-axles had real heavy single frames.
I would think twice if I found one of them.
I would be happy to avoid a double frame if it was possible, because every one of them eventually turns to junk.201 Thanks this. -
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I'm with you on the double frame. IMO they aren't needed as often as people think they are. My thoughts are if you need a heavier frame, spec it with a heavy single rail.
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I think the weather really messes with those double frames.
Sometimes there's no rhyme or reason.
I've seen 40-year-old trucks with frames that looked virtually brand new and tight, and I've seen 15-year-old trucks with junk frames.
Nowadays the newer Tri axles here are being fitted with heavy single frames.
And colossal expensive emission engines...
If you do any framework, PG Adams up in Vermont will sell you frame rails to replace the double, with a really heavy single frame that has the right strength.
Not looking to do any jobs like that right now, though.
Don't know what it cost now to have the frames done, but probably 10 or 15 years ago it was $30,000. -
Or, there's this,, 10 HUT,,
M917 20 Ton 8x6 Military Dump Truck (D-300-95) - Oshkosh Equipment -
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