Turned down load due to metal tracks on the machine.

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  1. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    I turned it down because it has metal tracks , didn't want to damage aluminum trailer . When i was at the port another driver loaded it on aluminum trailer
    Wondering what would you do ?!
     

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    I've loaded them, as long as your not trying to spin it or slide it over it's not hard on the floor. Some guys put down belting or something.

    At the end of the day it's your trailer, do what you feel is best.
     
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    If its your truck, or if its not and you feel uncomfortable then its your choice.
     
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    I load the same machine out of baltimore all the time nothing happened to my trailer,unless ur doing zero turns i dont c how u can do any damage
     
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    I'd have been worried too.
     
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    Beat me to it. Was gonna say I've loaded several similar sized dozers on step decks in Baltimore no issues.
     
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    I would load it. Those grousers hardly put down any pressure. Might make some scratches, but not going to tear anything up just straight on and back off. Do you carry dunnage? Could roll up on that.

    Did you go to that shipper to pick up the dozer?
     
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    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Used to work for an oilfield company that loaded theirs onto an aluminium trailer every day. Never hurt it once over about 3 years. Well everyday is an overstatment it was about once every week or two getting moved from job to shop to job
     
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    You booked a D4 and what did you think it would have tracks made of marshmallow?
     
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    That's what I was alluding to as well.
     
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