Load balancing

[Avpowerstn]

Hello Diamond 3 or 4 either way it is not enough Thank you.

 

[Avpowerstn]

Classic example of buying more than one needs for the job. Now you need a dump truck or a used semi-tractor to pull the trailer with. Semi-tractors might be cheaper than a dump truck unless you need the dump truck for hauling material that you dig up with the backhoe.

Well said Gary...overkill it's like a disease. I think I found a truck to pull my trailer, and once again overkill steps in.


This is a 5 ton..I think I can get a Deuce and a half for cheaper, registered as "historical" with no CDL required.

Any input would be appreciated..Thank You

 

[LD1]

Well said Gary...overkill it's like a disease. I think I found a truck to pull my trailer, and once again overkill steps in.
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This is a 5 ton..I think I can get a Deuce and a half for cheaper, registered as "historical" with no CDL required.

Any input would be appreciated..Thank You

Look into the historical plates in your state. There is usually wording that dont allow you to drive it like a normal vehicle.

In ohio it says something to the effect that they are only to be used to participate in special events, parades, club functions, exhibitions, etc. (I would assume it would include travel to and from as well). But NOT to be used for general transportation.

I think you would have issues towing a trailer and tractor with something tagged as historical.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I have only seen one response to your photo of the hitch on your truck that seems to be cracked on the left side. I would for sure look into that crack/break before using that to pull even a small boat trailer. It appears from the photo that the bottom plate has failed completely and the square tubing is also broken. I would weld the whole thing up with a full penetration weld prior to using it again.

 

[GLyford]

I don't see a break, I see an L-bracket welded at the top and bottom of the tube, but not across the face where it would introduce a stress riser, and some rust at the gap where the bracket overlaps the tube...?

 

[Avpowerstn]

Look into the historical plates in your state. There is usually wording that dont allow you to drive it like a normal vehicle.

In ohio it says something to the effect that they are only to be used to participate in special events, parades, club functions, exhibitions, etc. (I would assume it would include travel to and from as well). But NOT to be used for general transportation.

I think you would have issues towing a trailer and tractor with something tagged as historical.

Hello LD1 I was looking at a 5 ton and the owner said he uses it to tow his race car..he loads the car unto his trailer, then uses the ramps to load his car from the trailer to the M923 bed.

There is a website called steel soldiers that seems to have quite a bit of info..with the bad economy the prices are quite low on these types of vehicle's.

I have 2.5 acres 25 miles away from my property, and plan to use it to tow my 545A w/1979 Miller tilt bed for my own personal use, I will make sure this meets all the requirements.

From what I am reading "no" CDL required. Just had a friend sell his F-650 because his insurance company would not give him a "non-commercial" policy.

And I do believe the DMV wanted a $2600 weight fee

If I have learned anything in life, it is to always be patient....Lord knows how many times I have had to do a "do over".

Thank you for the info and the heads up.

 

[Avpowerstn]

I have only seen one response to your photo of the hitch on your truck that seems to be cracked on the left side. I would for sure look into that crack/break before using that to pull even a small boat trailer. It appears from the photo that the bottom plate has failed completely and the square tubing is also broken. I would weld the whole thing up with a full penetration weld prior to using it again.

Hello Gary It will put that on my desk at the top...I may send another photo, If I remember I do believe it was just a scratch, or paint flake..But I will "definitely" look into this ..You guys rock !!

 

[Avpowerstn]

Hello GL

I will hold off towing "anything" until I inspect, and also send photos. Thanks for the heads up

 

[Avpowerstn]

I have only seen one response to your photo of the hitch on your truck that seems to be cracked on the left side. I would for sure look into that crack/break before using that to pull even a small boat trailer. It appears from the photo that the bottom plate has failed completely and the square tubing is also broken. I would weld the whole thing up with a full penetration weld prior to using it again.

Hello Gary I quadruple checked, wet my finger and the illusion disappeared. No cracks..thanks for the heads up though.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Commercial plates and insurance are not nearly as expensive as the "experts" make it out to be. I'm currently plated at 33k GCWR and its around $600 for registration and $850 a year for insurance. Class A CDL was not a big deal either, $69 for the medical card, some dollars for the written exam, and $450 for the driving test. Renewing you license is a little more and I have to renew my medical card every two years but big deal. Best part is I don't worry about the silly 26k number or air brakes anymore.