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by ronnie
Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: Haulers/Dump Trucks
Topic: 657 on the road
Replies: 15
Views: 8143

Re: 657 on the road

where i live in the usa we did it alot i can rember getting a police escort and roading scrapers in heavy traffic with pssengers in cars looking at me as if i were crazy but not anymore thats a big fine today i gues it just goes to show things change with time
by ronnie
Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:12 am
Forum: Heavy Haulage
Topic: Truck Regulations
Replies: 25
Views: 11237

Re: Truck Regulations

the grading company i work for just had to go buy 14 new rims just because the federal motor carriers saftey regulators said the ones that every body has been running for yrs is no longer safe but it a money thing i was lookin at the photos on the down under style of heavy haulin that pay-hauler wou...
by ronnie
Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Scrapers
Topic: terex scrapers and other bits and pieces
Replies: 7
Views: 3871

Re: terex scrapers and other bits and pieces

the only thing missing is a diaper on them to catch all the oil the motor leaks but the terex are some tough old machines i'm a cat man myself but have been on the green lizards and did'nt mind them at all just slow goin down and i hated the cable on the lip
by ronnie
Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Heavy Haulage
Topic: down under style
Replies: 13
Views: 5631

Re: down under style

they would tear the shovel down and rebuild it when it got to where it was goin those are great pic's just to se the way its done ofer there i'm just amazed b/p i've hauled heavy equipment in america some on a rail trailer but nothin like that if we were to think about going on a rail bridge the fin...
by ronnie
Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:22 am
Forum: Heavy Haulage
Topic: down under style
Replies: 13
Views: 5631

Re: down under style

if that was in america it would have to be dissambled alot smaller that is the biggest thing i've ever seen on a highway in my life i've pulled rail trailers before but that is outstanding the way you guys move this equipment
by ronnie
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:18 am
Forum: Heavy Haulage
Topic: Truck Regulations
Replies: 25
Views: 11237

Re: Truck Regulations

Looking at the pictures of some of the trucks I am curious about the regulation of trucks in other countries. In America we have a federal organization that sets the rules on truck operation and safety. It is quite extensive in it's rules. Each state can then add to that rule but must enforce the f...
by ronnie
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:28 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: AVELING BARFORD ROLLER PROJECT
Replies: 7
Views: 4607

Re: AVELING BARFORD ROLLER PROJECT

how many types of machines did this company make i know of a man in chatsworth ,georgia usa.that has 2 end dumps made by this company
by ronnie
Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Working Abroad?
Replies: 29
Views: 9847

Re: Working Abroad?

i been on heavy equipment for over 20 yrs i would jump at the chance to go overseas and work down under or in the uk in a mine just to get away from here they have weht as far as to cut or pay after being with the company i'm with for 9 yrs. and right now with things the way they are here you can ta...
by ronnie
Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:32 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Working Abroad?
Replies: 29
Views: 9847

Re: Working Abroad?

Hello Steve. I worked as a fitter in Australia for 15 months back in 2001-2002. I was lucky that the company I was with sorted all the paper work before I went. Had a great time but I found the heat a bit uncomfortable at times. At that time there was plenty of jobs for overseas fitters and plant o...

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