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Okay so today I got totally caught with my pants down. I spotted this ad this morning ....
but they have no way of loading and I only have the little Ford Ranger I recently bought. I JUST sold by business and no longer have my trucks with mounted forklifts. (Or for that matter ANY trucks left)
Now I KNEW this scenario would happen but wasnt expecting to be so unprepared and so soon.
And yes, I could have hired a small crane truck to fetch it but that mentally defeats the issue of FREESO. Going forward I would welcome members suggestions to setups for retrieving goodies. I realize there is no one size fits all. I am thinking something along the lines of a single axle cabover or F450-550 Short flat deck with a crane?(Relatively) short roll back deck with crane mounted behind the cab?Roll Off chassis is NOT for me due to limited payload,additional height and general awkwardness. Cabover with short van body and tuck away power tailgate or rail tailgate?Im thinking of something small and manoeuvrable that would handle 90 percent of things I think are cool or need. On the off chance I find something bigger I have friends with crane trucks and multi axled low beds that I can just hire. And yes I could stick to things that will fit in the Ranger but whats the fun in that??Ideas?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk:
Reply:3/4 ton pickup with a tilt deck trailer and a winch will be able to load and haul quite a variety of things.Who is John Galt?
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Originally Posted by bassboy1
3/4 ton pickup with a tilt deck trailer and a winch will be able to load and haul quite a variety of things.
Reply:I use a 37' hydraulic dovetail dual tandem trailer for a lot f my needs. Can pull it behind 3/4 ton on up, but it works best with a 1-1/4 ton truck.It lets me put 10 tons on the trailer (including a skid loader on the back). It's very versatile, and the gooseneck is highly maneuverable. Here is the trailer behind my Sterling.
The only drawback is that the length makes it challenging to get into a tight spot, but it also lets me put a tractor / forklift / skid loader on the back and still have room on the front for material.Miller Trailblazer Pro 350DMiller Suitcase MIGMiller Spectrum 2050Miller Syncrowave 250DXLincoln 210MP
Reply:Looks like it would be just as maneuverable with that short wheelbase as a pickup.
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Reply:It is. Behind a crew cab F450 it's pretty long though.
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Reply:It's probably more manoeuvrable than my Canyon which has a one city block turning radius...DavidMillermatic 130Primeweld 225Victor Journeymen
Reply:Ford F series are bad. The worst Ive had are the Ford Louisvilles. Even the setback front axle models Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk:
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Originally Posted by Lis2323
Ford F series are bad. The worst Ive had are the Ford Louisvilles. Even the setback front axle models Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by BD1
This may make you smile
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Reply:Your ranger sould have no problem loading those.
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Originally Posted by Fnord5
Your ranger sould have no problem loading those.
Reply:Well, if you know a fella who might be handy with welding and such stuff, you could possibly cobble something together that looks kinda like this.....
There are lots of different models available commercially, and I'm sure there must be one or two in the Great White North.
The key to the design is having the outriggers to take the weight straight down to the ground. Without that, hitch cranes aren't worth diddly.Of course, if you see this being a regular occurrence, I highly recommend going the route of everyone's buddy, Essential Craftsman, and outfitting your Tool Tank accordingly.....
Reply:Thanks for posting the vid, Vaughn! I really liked that sloped height adjustment for the trailer hitch receiver to eliminate rattle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk:
Reply:Lis, I have just the truck for you, 1969ish, 4-53 Detroit with a 5 speed, the hydraulic brakes have dried out and need some work but she purrs like a kitten.
On a serious note I dragged it off a farm for a friend that wants to put the Detrout in an older F350.
Ok, the dreaded sideways pic.
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Originally Posted by 12V71
Lis, I have just the truck for you, 1969ish, 4-53 Detroit with a 5 speed, the hydraulic brakes have dried out and need some work but she purrs like a kitten.
On a serious note I dragged it off a farm for a friend that wants to put the Detrout in an older F350.
Ok, the dreaded sideways pic.
Reply:Oooh yeah...
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Originally Posted by Lis2323
Stuff the 4-53 into a GMC COE like this....
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Reply:You could put a A frame on a flat bed and load any thing up to about 3000#. An A frame set up is lighter and cheaper than a crane but does take a little getting use to, to get the most out of it. A man told me I could have a 40' piece of 10"x10# I beam if I could load it myself and it went to the shop with me. Piece of cake.
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Originally Posted by Bob
You could put a A frame on a flat bed and load any thing up to about 3000#. An A frame set up is lighter and cheaper than a crane but does take a little getting use to, to get the most out of it. A man told me I could have a 40' piece of 10"x10# I beam if I could load it myself and it went to the shop with me. Piece of cake.
Reply:So Im kind of liking the idea of a front mounted 5 ton folding crane with a roll back deck directly behind it Kind of like this..
but while looking around the web I came across this...
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Reply:You're getting older and retired. You should be getting rid if shlt
instead of bringing more home. My kids remind me of this.
I did sell 90% of my farm equipment. No way would I sell my trailers.
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Originally Posted by BD1
You're getting older and retired. You should be getting rid if shlt
instead of bringing more home. My kids remind me of this.
I did sell 90% of my farm equipment. No way would I sell my trailers.
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Originally Posted by Lis2323
Bob realistically I dont NEED a truck. IF I get **** I cant carry in my Ford Ranger I can just HIRE a truck. For the first time in my life I have no trucks, tractors or equipment and the yard is EMPTY.
Maybe its withdrawal symptoms or Im just delusional. Or both. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Originally Posted by BD1
WTF !! No way would I be without my HD 2500 Z71 4 wheel drive, my trailers, my tractors with front end loaders.And you have a Ranger make believe truck? Dam, you need help. I have a Polaris Ranger that's better than your Ford Ranger. If it wasn't for this Covid shlt, I would visit, make a run to your bank, withdraw $$$$ and go shopping. OR we could use your credit cards depending on their limits. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by Lis2323
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发表于 2021-9-1 23:15:51