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[robs660]

Yup..... This guy did NOT make it out of the parking lot before it all fell out

 

[Diamondpilot]

The log trucks put the trailer on the tractor for weight on the drives when empty. They would never make it up most of the logging roads without it.

Chris

 

[Midniteoyl]

Whats the problem there? Looks like its well strapped down and as long as he isn't over height or weight, thats 2 less tires on the road to blow out.

Aaron Z

I dont see a red flag/light, needed because of the length past the bumper..

But, if thats 'well tied down', umm..

 

[California]

See International Harvester Log truck Mule Train for some good descriptions of how it works as well as lots of pictures.

Aaron Z

Darn it Aaron I got lost in that site and couldn't find my way out for hours.

I learned more about old logging trucks and overhead-cable logging than I ever imagined. Fascinating site! :thumbsup:

 

[two_bit_score]

I'm guessing the on-site grapple loaders load and unload the rear axles?

The ones I've seen use a winch and it just folds the trailer up on the rear of the tractor. The trailer is hinged in the middle. They have been using them all over East Texas like that for many years.

 

[bcp]

The ones I've seen use a winch and it just folds the trailer up on the rear of the tractor. The trailer is hinged in the middle. They have been using them all over East Texas like that for many years.

Here's one. Looks hydraulic.

This is all I've seen out here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8HVg5mBpbM

Bruce

 

[aczlan]

I dont see a red flag/light, needed because of the length past the bumper..
But, if thats 'well tied down', umm..

I see a taillight on the corner of the transom (standard trailer taillight). As for being well tied down, I would do it differently, but with the large grey strap around the middle and the frame in the front (going from one stake pocket to the other), its not going too far.
Based on similar trailers I have seen going down the road, the on that trailer is close to its bump stops, so its being pulled down fairly hard.

Aaron Z

 

[aczlan]

Darn it Aaron I got lost in that site and couldn't find my way out for hours.
I learned more about old logging trucks and overhead-cable logging than I ever imagined. Fascinating site! :thumbsup:

I've gotten lost there a time or two myself...

Aaron Z

 

[two_bit_score]

Here's one. Looks hydraulic.


This is all I've seen out here:


Bruce

Good video! Same concept, different truck. On a trailer that size hydraulics would be better.

 

[Soundguy]

Didnt read through the whole thread, but..:

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And my favorite..

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the one with the car in back is the one that really concerns me!