United Rentals Etiquette

We had that happen once. Had a big Manitou telehandler dead in the yard at -40. Had to drag it out and lift it with 2 telehandlers while the driver backed under it. Glad it was at 9 pm and safety/management were gone.

 

Looks like a G10 or G12. Nice units to operate. We did an interesting recovery a couple weeks back. Customer rolled a brand new Cat 430 backhoe. Had to load it up and bring it back to the shop. Amazingly the thing fired right up and we just drove it on with a flat tire.

 

Base machine weighs around 34.5k. Sounds about right when you add in the weight of the fork carriage and any other options they have on it.

 

I had the same problem...The boss/owner, and his two sons, all non chainers...No chains on thier asphalt pavers...couldnt believe it...
They said exactly " just run a chain around it for DOT" thats all you need...
OMG falling off the trailer with the too big excavator all the time...ridiculous..
Im a chainer...actually, Im a torquer...super massive breaker bar, 3/4 inch chainage, always the shortest chain method if possible, front, middle, and back as minimum....
I love most front end loaders, the one in the middle really seals the deal...I jump traintracks and ditches and dont even need to look back....

 

Next time he gripes about wasted time, tell him that this is one line I guarantee no DOT or cop has ever heard, "I sure wish I hadn't put those extra chains on."
They NEVER write tickets for too many chains, but they most certainly WILL write them for not enough!
Good on ya Punter!
That's coming from a guy with over 25yrs.

BTW, you're right, and he's wrong. The bucket does require a chain over it.