New spreader mounted pics

[chtucker]

This thing is HUGE. Summer project may be shrinking it a bit....

Extended boom forklift was the way to go. Monday it is going for hydro set up.

Howard

[cat320]

Howard I got to say it does look massive on ther with that head board extending into the hevens . It still looks better on there then the small 1.75 yard one you had on the rear . Don't forget to mount your leds to the back of that unit too.

[paponte]

Holy Cow!! That thing is huge. Better be careful taking turns when that thing is full! :eek:

[chtucker]

I think that the cab guard should be called a power line/cable/telephone line removal tool. FIRST project is to remove it. I "might" section out 10-12" of the top to get it just at cab or lower.

[sno-mover]

Thats crazy big:D how much does it weigh empty? and what is the peice on the bottom, Im assuming its just the side of it but it looks weird::)

[chtucker]

Saddle tanks for mag chloride for prewetting the salt...

[Adams Plowing]

wow that thing is massive...

[Randall]

Wow, you guys have great eyes, I can't make heads or tails from that picture as to what or how big it is. I assume it's a spreader on the truck, but I can't see crap.

[Lazer Man]

Here Howard I lightened the pic so we all could see alittle(yeah right little isn't the right word here)LOL Nice setup but man is that thing huge.

Bob :D :D :D

[Tileman]

Howard I like it a lot, looks great on the back of the truck. Cant wait till you get every thing hooked up and working to see how you get along with it. Just remember what every you have to do to get it working will be well worth it for no more than what you paid for the unit. You may have to salt for the City and the county now with a rig looking that good.


Rich:) :) :)

[cat320]

Now he will get pulled over when doing his lots the cops will think it's a true town truck with that set up on it LOL

[grasshopper]

Thats a nice unit, and you got a steal on it too. We'll have to see some action shots once its all rigged up.

[Lawngodfather]

That's one of the reasons I didn't get it.....that 2 foot gap in front.


This 10' one fits the bed better

[Lawngodfather]

Good luck with it...........

[snowplowjay]

Wow Howard...........

Now I really can see how massive that thing is.........

I bet it would make a nice stand alone setup for a Stellar Hooklift system...


MMM


Jay

[JohnnyU]

Wow Howard, that thing is a behemoth!!

But if you cut the cab guard off, it would be pretty close to the same height as the top of the bed. Why do those tanks hang out so far over the back like that?

[Crazygator]

Howard,
Well its big, but it makes the truck look complete now. The other unit looked like a toy on that huge rig. :D

:burnout

[gslam88]

Howard,


See I told you that you would be happy with that Monster on the back of your truck... How is it running around with the weight... should not squat that much... at half full... and no need to reload now right... or have you sanded with it as of yet....

You will have to take a couple of pics in the day light... not enough light to get a good look at how big it is in the nite shots...



Pete

[chtucker]

No sanding yet, got to get the hydro work done in Denver.

I want to take off the pre wet system and the cab guard. Next summer I am going to section out 12" off the top.

I used a plasma cutter for the first time to remove the prewet pump bracketry. SWEET. that thing dropped to the floor in less than a minute.

After I clean everything up, I am going to hit the scales to know a true tare weight.

Howard

[BRL]

"Why do those tanks hang out so far over the back like that?"

Johnny,
That's a set up to wet the salt as it is going through. So my guess is they are set back that way because of where the pump & spray nozzles have to be set up, over the area that the salt pours out.

Almost breaks my heart to hear you cut that part off Howard! As Cat320 mentioned, you'll now have to add some extra time for the route to account for getting pulled over more often. If they were confused by the little one, that baby is surely going to draw their attention.
:shades

[chtucker]

a daytime photo before the chopping begins.... and notice my driveway is plowed this time:D

[chtucker]

chop chop

[sno-mover]

Hey howard any plans on saving the tanks for the future? How ae you going to load it?

[Lawngodfather]

Now with the tanks off those side are a lot taller than mine...must be a high capacity model

[chtucker]

Yes it a high capacity. The tanks are going to be used for a wildland fire setup. I am going to section out the straight sided part, about 12" and lose a bit over 2 yards of capacity to make it a 4 yarder.

The county loader loads me up in trade for a little spreading of material in the courthouse lots.

[wyldman]

Howard - why not keep the pre-wet system ? I'm sure it would be a big benefit in the cold temps out there,as it would improve the low temp performance of the salt.Might be able to set it up for treating with liquids too.

I agree,remove some material from the top,and then move the cab shield down to suit the truck.You will still have a real nice unit when your all done.

[chtucker]

For a variety of reasons...

Treated salt delivered is $70 a ton
Untreated bulk salt is is $70 a ton
I could never carry any significant quantity of liquid and dry at the same time.
I would have to invest in an onsite storage system and I already have 25tons of treated salt in my backyard at my house.

A wildland type 6 truck leases to the forest service at $1250 a day (me a two friends/firefighters), a tactical tender leases for $800 a day (just me driving)... I have the tanks and pump now... not much more needed to make this a reality.

It should be sweet when done, TGFPC (Thank goodness for plasma cutter)

Howard

[cat320]

Boy Howard you really made out good with this deal for both salting and fire.

[John Banks]

Howard, it's good to see how your business has really grown in the last few years. Much better than the days of your bartending and people stealing your skid steer! Good luck for continued prosperity!

[chtucker]

I know, I feel alot better and am alot happier... I can honestly say one (there are quite a few) dumb things I have done was sell that skid steer.... It would be REALLY handy about now.

I have to admit, I sold my first plowing contract without a plow:D Figured I could do it with the skid steer, bought a used meyers, sold that to Long0, bought the blizzard 810, and now have gotten to this point... all in about 3-4 years. I honestly would not be making money if it was not for EVERYONE here.

I am working on getting this truck completely dialed in and then I want/need some sort of loading device, either a compact tractor or another skid steer. Doesn't have to lift high or much, just better than what I am doing now.

Thanks for the kind words.

Howard

[cat320]

Well I hope that does not mean your loading a 2 yd spreader by hand.And with that truck you would need to have a high lift the standard skids go 115" to the hinge pin you might need more to load it better. There is always ebay "only kidding" you might want to try www.machinerytrader.com they list them all .

[chtucker]

Hand... no we use ladders and buckets;) I can load the meyers with salt in under an hour...How do you think I lost 60lbs in 6 months:D

[wyldman]

I never thought of using buckets,I've just been using a shovel.No wonder it takes so long to load. ;)

[CT18fireman]

You don't have to have something that can lift as high as the v-box. I used a terramite for a year, could not lift to load a v-box in a 350 dump. Made a nice dirt ramp with some mafia blocks to hold the dirt. Drove the truck up to it and loaded.

I have noticed some states and munis follow the same thing. Gives you a good view into the v-box and more control IMO.

[szorno]

Wow Howard ! That is more what you needed than the Meyer spreader. Way cool ! I looked into using my Chevy as a 350 gal brush truck, but the pump specs to qualify for forest service use were a little extreme. Maybe I should have set up as a tender/tanker only. Anyway, read the red book specs carefully. I also gotta admit one slowing issue was the physical test to get the red-card to do the work. I started to train for it and... well... chickened out. I remember you said you already had passed. :notworthy Good luck and thanks for the note about the new forum :)